Headways

November 08, 2024
VTA Selected as Champion of the Healthy Planet Climate Challenge
VTA proudly participates in the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, along with 240 transit agencies across the country. The Challenge...
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November 06, 2024
How Do We Improve Transportation Options and Drive Less?
Due to a recent change in state law, cities and counties are now required to consider the amount of driving (vehicle miles traveled or VMT) when they evaluate development projects. With the Equitable...
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September 04, 2024
Take VTA to Viva CalleSJ for Transit Month
On September 8th, Viva CalleSJ is back in San Jose, turning major streets into car-free zones. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the streets are yours to explore—whether you’re biking, skating, or walking...
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March 18, 2024
VTA’s Official TBM Naming Contest for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project is Live!
Join VTA in commemorating the spirit of innovation by submitting an entry to name the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that will bore the five-mile tunnel portion of the project! The tunnel boring machine...
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March 08, 2024
VTA And Partners Looking At Ways To Reduce Driving From New Development
How can we reduce the amount of driving resulting from new developments like housing, office buildings, or stores? With the Equitable Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program, VTA is working...
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February 28, 2024
VTA Celebrates the Completion of its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held a community celebration to recognize the collective efforts of staff and local partners to address the climate crisis. With the help of a...
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December 11, 2023
BART Extension Project Provides Added Environmental Benefits
VTA was awarded a $2,982,471 grant from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board for the beneficial reuse of excavated material in Tidal Marsh Restoration Project. The Beneficial Reuse...
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November 30, 2023
How Would You Cut Back on Driving?
Can new development projects lead to improved transportation options for your community? With the Equitable Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program, VTA seeks to develop a framework where...
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November 13, 2023
ICYMI: Webinar on Adapting to Climate Change
The importance of working together to protect people and places in our county was the theme of a recent lunchtime public webinar at VTA for the Draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP.) Staff...
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