In 1973, Martha Garza was raising four children as a single mother, and she needed a good job, so she started driving a bus for San Jose City Lines. She was the first woman bus operator in Santa Clara...
Friday March 18th is VTA Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Yes, it is Transit Driver Appreciation Day all over America today, but in Santa Clara County, the Board of Supervisors (thank you Supervisor...
At VTA, we have a special place in our hearts for our transit drivers. Whether bus, light rail, or paratransit drivers, they are our front-line workers, always there…rain or shine, serving our...
As more riders return to our trains, more trains are returning to our riders. Starting Monday, March 7, Blue Line passengers will get to ride 2-car trains throughout the day, rather than the single...
In the next few months, VTA anticipates awarding the first and largest contract for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. While VTA is still in the midst of securing federal funding, the Federal...
VTA’s transit service has achieved a profound rebound in the face of unprecedented challenges over the last two years. All bus and light rail lines are running, front door boarding has resumed, and...
A grant award made official by the California Energy Commission's Clean Transportation Program on January 26 brings VTA a big step closer to transitioning to a newer, quieter, greener and zero...
(This article was contributed by VTA Senior Transportation Planner Adam Burger) Imagine a Downtown San José designed to be more sustainable, to combat climate change, to decrease vehicle miles...
What better way to start the new year than celebrating the accomplishments of one of our own! Angelina Begines, the daughter of Felipe Begines, a veteran bus operator out of the Chaboya Division, has...