Headways

October 01, 2020
Celebrate Clean Air Day on Oct. 7 (and every day!)
With all the fires creating smoke pollution and the recent heatwaves in the Bay Area, one can truly appreciate clean air now more than ever! Despite these environmental hazards, we can still do our...
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June 11, 2020
Blue Skies Ahead with VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension!
Solutions that move you: that’s what VTA is all about... And how you move matters! VTA is committed to providing more sustainable transportation options for all residents, commuters, and visitors of...
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June 05, 2020
VTA Unveils Most Comprehensive Sustainability Plan Yet
This article was contributed by Lani Ho Following its declaration of a climate emergency in February, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is proud to present its most comprehensive...
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February 07, 2020
Board Adopts Climate Emergency Declaration; Youth Summit Planned as Part of Further Focus
On Feb. 6, the VTA Board took a historic step by approving a Declaration of Climate Emergency that emphasizes the organization’s ongoing work to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions and reduce congestion...
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December 03, 2019
Tips to Reduce Holiday Waste
This article was contributed by VTA Environmental Planner III Lani Lee Ho Did you know Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day than any other time of the year...
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November 18, 2019
Winter is Coming - Remember, Only Rain Down the Drain!
This article was contributed by Selena Gonzalez. As winter approaches, let’s battle water pollution and keep our storm drains and creeks clean! Winter rains produce stormwater runoff which is rain...
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September 25, 2019
Take the Pledge to Clean the Air October 2
In recognition of California Clean Air Day on October 2, 2019, VTA would like to remind you to do your part. Air pollution affects all of us and can be especially harmful for children and seniors...
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September 12, 2019
Now Would Be a Good Time to Ride VTA
A Spare the Air Alert is in effect, Friday, September 13, for the San Francisco Bay Area. Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy. High levels of ozone pollution...
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October 16, 2018
VTA is Going Green(er)
The VTA Board of Directors recently approved the adoption of a Green Building Policy. The Policy commits VTA to incorporate green building principles into the planning, design, construction...
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