Headways

March 20, 2023
BART Silicon Valley Extension: Planning for Long-Term Benefits
In 2001, VTA did a major investment study to determine the best transit solution for the highly congested I-880 and I-680 commute corridors on the east side of the Bay. Extending the regional BART...
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March 20, 2023
We Want to Hear From You!
VTA staff is continuing work on the Valley Transportation Plan 2050 (VTP 2050) this Spring. A long-range planning and policy framework, the VTP 2050 will identify programs, projects, and policies for...
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March 09, 2023
Federal Support Comes Out Strong for VTA's BART Phase II Project
President Biden made a strong statement of support for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II project, including a $500 million request in the administration’s budget for FY 2024. This is the initial...
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March 09, 2023
Tunnel Easements: Why, Where and How
Tunnel Easements: Why, Where and How Extending BART into the heart of Silicon Valley will ultimately enhance mobility in the Bay Area, create thousands of jobs, spur transit-oriented communities, and...
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March 02, 2023
Curious About the Ins and Outs of VTA Light Rail? Ask VTA!
Ever asked yourself, "What happens when VTA's aging light rail cars need to be replaced? How do we efficiently serve our current and future passengers? And what changes might need to be made to give...
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February 21, 2023
In Case You Missed It! Community Feedback for EBRC Artistic Design
We have been very excited to introduce the community to the artists selected to enhance the new light rail stations planned for Story Road and Eastridge. Through a rigorous process of artist outreach...
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February 17, 2023
Honoring Black Inventors in Transportation
In honor of Black History Month, VTA is highlighting African Americans who helped to improve transportation systems through their creative ingenuity. Andrew Jackson Beard Andrew Beard was a former...
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February 10, 2023
Community Members Help Shape Vision for VTA Long-Term Planning
Over the last three months, hundreds of community members have made their voices heard to help VTA develop mobility solutions that work for everyone. We thank you for contributing. Last November, VTA...
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February 01, 2023
SCVTA Won First Place in Communications and Marketing!
Our agency has won a First Place Award in the 2023 AdWheel Awards competition from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for communications and marketing. The winning entry in the...
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