VTA was notified today by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that a Record of Decision (ROD) has been issued for the next six miles of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Extension into downtown San Jose...
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 -...
On January 14, VTA embarked on a public engagement effort for the Draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan with the goal of gaining input and insight on proposed changes to existing service per VTA Board...
California roads are suffering. From freeways to local streets, the funds available to repair and replace our infrastructure have not kept pace with the cost. Fortunately, the state legislature acted...
VTA is implementing new operational procedures to promote social distancing measures that will help “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19. These changes will benefit everyone’s...
Get ready for VTA’s annual Stuff the Bus event! Once again, we’re teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program and Christmas in the Park to bring smiles to children across our community...
Dozens of frontline VTA employees celebrated a major achievement with their graduation from the VTA/ATU Joint Workforce Investment (JWI) Apprenticeship Program. The group includes 69 bus operators...
Every January, National Mentoring Month spotlights the extraordinary impact of mentorship. This recognition celebrates the role of mentoring in talent development, knowledge transfer, skill...
After more than a year-long hiatus of VTA’s Overhead Line Worker Apprenticeship, the program is back to carry on the work of our VTA Family members who lost their lives May 26, 2021.
They’re called...
Another “first” for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Joint Workforce Investment (JWI) apprenticeship program with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). Two hundred seventy graduates of...
Strengthening the voice transit workers have at their agencies is a top priority for International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) John Costa. When he heard that the Santa Clara...
The positions were nearly impossible to fill, until VTA decided to ‘grow their own’. Now, six new Overhead Line workers are ready to take on one of the most sensitive and potentially dangerous jobs...
VTA invites Prime Contractors and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to participate in procurement opportunities for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) Extension Project.
This is a...
VTA put its expertise on statewide display, sharing best practices with transit professionals from throughout California, at the California Transit Association’s Fall Conference and Expo, held in San...
Around 300 junior and senior students, predominantly Latino, from Apollo and Overfelt High Schools in San Jose, attended Apollo High School’s 10th Annual College & Career Fair 2024. The event brought...
The Santa Clara County Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors took another major step in advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project by authorizing an amendment to the...
This year was significant for many of VTA’s projects and programs. From initial planning to groundbreaking construction and even ribbon-cutting, community members have been with us every step of the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the magic is happening right now in downtown San Jose! Christmas in the Park is lighting up Plaza de Cesar Chavez, delighting visitors with festive charm...
As we usher in the New Year, VTA is here to help you celebrate safely and conveniently.
Continuing our annual tradition, VTA will offer free rides on all buses and light rail services from 8 p.m...
Eighteen leaders, including those of more than a dozen major Bay Area transit agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, signed the Equity In Infrastructure Project Pledge today, joining...
Transition to your new commute routine with the January Service Changes taking effect on Monday, January 13, 2025. Be sure to check the updated schedules before you head out!
Bus Route 22: The two...
Curious about what VTA is doing to improve the speed of your transit trip? Join us for AskVTA next week to learn more about how technology can keep buses moving more smoothly along our frequent...
VTA has made a tremendous amount of progress in overhauling our aging infrastructure. However, the work to keep our system in a state of good repair is ongoing. VTA is scheduling several...
Good things come in threes! VTA is ramping up planning for three new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) properties. These projects are poised to play a key role in addressing the affordable housing...
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of human trafficking, which affects millions globally. Transit systems, like VTA, play a...