VTA Historic Holiday Trolley Rides Again!
A South Bay favorite returns for the holidays! VTA’s Holly Trolley hits the rails just in time to make spirits bright and take you to your favorite downtown San Jose destinations. Whether you’re a kid...
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General Engineering Contract Awarded for BART Phase II Project
In another important milestone for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension, the VTA Board of Directors awarded a contract to Mott McDonald/PGH Wong Engineering Joint Venture (MMW) at their...
VTA Board to Consider Final Relocation Plan for BART Phase II Project
On December 6, the VTA Board of Directors will consider adopting the Final Relocation Plan for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension into downtown San Jose and the City of Santa Clara. The...
Thanksgiving Holiday Service, Turkey Trot Reroutes
On Thursday, November 28, VTA will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. If your route does not operate on Sundays, it will not be in service. Also, due to the Turkey Trot, downtown San Jose bus lines...
VTA Board of Directors Approves 2019 New Transit Service Plan
The VTA Board of Directors unanimously approved, at its May 2 Board meeting, the final recommendations outlined in the 2019 New Transit Service Plan.
The Board also requested staff to examine a few...
VTA Breaks Ground on Phase 3 Express Lanes Project
The third phase of VTA’s Silicon Valley Express Lanes Project kicked off March 8 with a groundbreaking event in San Mateo. The event marked the start of construction on US 101 Express Lanes Projects...
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...
Celebrating the Extended Express Lanes on SR 237
Even on a rainy Wednesday morning, there was a strong turnout to celebrate the opening of the newest extension of the Express Lanes on SR 237 through San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Milpitas.
...Safety Can’t Be Overemphasized this Holiday Season
Another tragedy at a light rail crossing. This time at Race and Parkmoor in San Jose. That makes four deaths this year. Four people who won’t be spending the holidays with loved ones, friends, and...
VTA Makes Last, Best and Final Offer to ATU on May 10, 2019
VTA and ATU Local 265 have been negotiating for a successor labor agreement since August 2018. Through good faith negotiations over this time, substantial progress has been made on many issues. By...
Planning for Transit-Oriented Communities Around BART Silicon Valley Phase 2
Busy, vibrant public places with bustling retail. Recreation and workplaces connected, without the need to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Much-needed housing right next to transit station areas -...
Field Work Begins to Advance Design on VTA’s BART Phase II Project
In preparation for the construction of VTA’s six-mile BART extension into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara, VTA will begin to gather information about the geological conditions and locations of...
VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension Update
Updated on September 18, 2018 to include additional information and clarifying points made in bold.
Several months ago, VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension project advanced from physical...
BART Phase II Industry Forum
As we continue the plans to extend BART Silicon Valley from Berryessa in North San Jose, through Downtown and into Santa Clara, with four more stations, VTA will hold an industry forum on Tuesday...
Public Comments Sought on Draft Relocation Plan for BART Phase II Project
In accordance with federal and state laws, VTA has prepared a Draft Relocation Plan to assist residential and non-residential property owners and occupants that may be impacted by any property...
VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension - What’s Needed to Begin Passenger Service?
Although construction of VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension Project’s stations, track and systems is essentially complete, several months of critical work is required before the public can start riding...
Phase I of BART Silicon Valley Update
VTA continues to identify more challenges than anticipated on Phase I of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Project.
To address these challenges, VTA and BART will be meeting with the Federal Transit...
VTA Releases Final Environmental Document for BART Phase II Extension
VTA and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have completed a final state and federal environmental document, a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Subsequent Environmental Impact...
BART Phase I: Safe and Reliable is Our Unwavering Mission
VTA is reforecasting a passenger service date for Phase I of the BART Silicon Valley Project, which will run from Warm Springs in Fremont to Berryessa in North San Jose. The estimated opening date for...
FTA Extends BART Phase II Development Timeline
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has granted VTA a three-month extension to complete the project development phase of the Federal New Starts funding program for the six-mile BART Silicon...
BART Silicon Valley Phase I - Getting to the Finish Line
Phase I of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Extension, bringing BART from South Fremont into Milpitas and San Jose, is currently in the final phase of system testing before handing over the 10-mile Extension...
Proposed Changes to Overnight Service on VTA's Route 22
Among the 70 changes in VTA’s Draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan is a proposal to end late night service on Route 22 between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. The draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan is VTA staff’s...
Why is VTA Proposing to Reduce Service on Express Routes?
In this post, we’ll address why proposed changes to Express bus routes are being made and how riders can share their feedback with VTA.
As part of the draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan, VTA is...
Seeking Input on Proposed Service Changes for Almaden Area of San Jose
UPDATED ON FEB. 7: The community meeting in Almaden on February 11 will start at 7 p.m. It was previously noted as 6 p.m.
In this post, we’ll address why service changes in Almaden are being proposed...