In preparation for construction of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project, VTA’s tunnel and trackwork contractor, Kiewit, Shea, Traylor (KST) developed a Construction Transportation...
The Boy Scouts of America Sunnyvale Troop 466 are known for their adventurous spirit and eagerness to learn. Through their merit badge program, scouts are provided with opportunities to explore...
Let’s set the scene. The morning sun shines bright as you travel to work using VTA’s light rail. Free from driving responsibilities, you listen to a podcast through your headphones. After arriving at...
Each year the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) awards the coveted Transportation Awards to the top project teams in the state. We are proud to announce that the 34th annual CTF Awards...
As we’re less than halfway through the current year, it may seem like it’s a little early to start thinking about transit service for 2024. In fact, the development of VTA’s annual service plan starts...
The community is invited to weigh in on what housing and commercial development will be like near the site of the future 28th Street/Little Portugal BART station.
VTA’s Transit-Oriented Development...
Among the many moving parts of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project (BSVII) are meticulous plans to support small businesses who may experience some disruption during construction of...
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...
The VTA Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of a 5-year ground lease agreement with the City of San Jose for 7.2 acres of land at the Cerone Bus Yard.
The move enables the construction of...
BART and the Region
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system significantly enhances the Bay Area's mobility, connecting major hubs and stimulating local economies by boosting local businesses. By...
Get ready for a pumpkin-spiced adventure because it’s time to party in the park! Dive into autumnal magic with the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy for the 28th annual "Pumpkins in the Park" on Saturd...
We’re going on a field trip! As we look to the future with the continued development this fall of the Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) 2050, we’ll also be taking a trip to the past and revisiting a...
VTA’s Draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is now available for public review and comment. The purpose of VTA’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG...
No tricks! Just the October Service Changes going into effect on Monday, October 30, 2023. Be sure to check the updated schedules before you leave your house so you’re not spooked!
Bus Route 26...
VTA has been working diligently over the past 20 years to deliver the BART extension to Santa Clara County. VTA constructed and opened Phase I, a 10-mile, two-station extension in 2020, and will soon...
Join VTA, along with our development partner MidPen Housing, for an in-person community open house. Your ideas will help shape the future of South San Jose as VTA's Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)...
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board Chairman announced the creation of an Ad Hoc BART Silicon Valley Phase II oversight committee that will be responsible for overseeing all...
The streets of downtown Gilroy will be filled with color, music, and community spirit on Saturday, October 28th, from 1-7 p.m. Gilroy's first-ever La Ofrenda Festival is a blend of tradition, art, and...
What is VTA doing to get riders to where they want to go and minimize the amount of time on the bus or rail? Are there technological solutions to improve the speed of transit? And what other...
On October 25, 2023, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) voted to allocate the $375 million for Phase II of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Extension Project, bringing regional BART service one...
Bus service between Santa Clara County and Monterey County kicked off with twin county events Monday, October 30, 2023. Public transit will reconnect passengers between Santa Clara County and...
VTA just reached a major milestone with the purchase of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that will dig the tunnel for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project (BSVII). The tunnel will contain five...
VTA's Rail Rehabilitation and Replacement is an ongoing program to ensure that the light rail track infrastructure remains safe, reliable, and in an enhanced state of good repair. Projects include the...
There are multiple opportunities coming up where VTA can really use your input. Some are virtual, others are in person. Community meetings are one of the many ways we share information about what we...
VTA is excited that the construction of the temporary replacement parking for the Diridon BART Station is underway!
VTA is following through on the Project’s environmental commitments by renovating...
