March 18 is Transit Driver Appreciation Day
This past year, the world has changed in ways no one imagined or planned, but through it all our transit drivers and other workers have continued to be there, providing an essential service to...
This past year, the world has changed in ways no one imagined or planned, but through it all our transit drivers and other workers have continued to be there, providing an essential service to...
On April 1, fare collection will resume for buses, light rail and paratransit. With the number of COVID-19 cases declining and vaccinations increasing, along with continued safeguards already in place...
There is no doubt the pandemic has changed business as usual, but it has also allowed us to look at things differently or look at things with an entirely new perspective! Earlier this year, some VTA...
When we debuted our 10-Point Plan to Strengthen Trust in Transit this past summer, we made a commitment to keep transit safe and clean. More recently, we've been listening to riders, collecting...
A slate of new clean air-focused transportation improvements in Santa Clara County may be coming soon. VTA’s Congestion Management Program and Planning Committee recommended Board approval of nine...
The 49ers face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, October 24, at 5:20 p.m., and VTA light rail passengers connecting to BART at Milpitas have some important transit information to keep in mind:
...VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project achieved another major milestone to help advance the biggest infrastructure project in Santa Clara County history. VTA received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from...
It was a proud day for VTA as five bus operators marched down the streets of Downtown Santa Clara as part of the Santa Clara Parade of Champions. It is a tradition that carries, “a legacy of community...
The Curtner Station Access Study is focused on identifying recommendations and projects to improve how you get to and from the Curtner bus and light rail station. We want to learn from you!
How do...
27 new operators are about to take to the streets, helping VTA fill a critical shortage of operators over the past 2 years. With a national labor shortage taking shape since the start of the COVID...
UPDATE: The deadline for public input has been extended to January 3, 2022.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting public input on...
It's a battle of NorCal vs. SoCal at Monday night's football game on November 15, where the San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5:15 p...
Transportation agencies from around the Bay Area celebrated the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act today, thanking President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, as...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means holiday transit service changes in the South Bay. Online schedules reflect standard Sunday/Holiday service, but there are also a few additional...
Are you passionate about transportation? Do you want to advance progress in Santa Clara County's mobility management? Now is your chance to be a part of the decisions that govern how we provide...
The celebrated opening of the new Highway 101 pedestrian/bike bridge at Adobe Creek in Palo Alto included a host of supporters, including those who helped provide the resources to get the job done...
VTA is conducting a Curtner Station Access Study, concurrent with the Curtner Station Transit-Oriented Development, project to identify recommendations and projects to improve how you get to and from...
The holidays aren’t about toys of course, but toys certainly make the holidays a little brighter for many children in Santa Clara County. Join VTA and the US Marine Corps, at the Toys for Tots event a...
It is never too late to learn something new! If you'd like to take advantage of Santa Clara County's growing network of active transportation routes, VTA is partnering with the Silicon Valley Bicycle...
Transportation funding is complicated.
VTA has a variety of mechanisms and policies that govern how we invest public dollars in our county’s transportation infrastructure. The 2016 Measure B sales...
Although we hear much about the advent of autonomous vehicles, there’s a lot that such driving technology needs to conquer before self-driving vehicles become a viable travel option.
Autonomous...
After three previous rounds of public engagement and analysis, the community is once again invited to collaborate and provide feedback on the Central Bikeway Study draft report and conceptual design...
Atmospheric rivers... Kids back in school… People taking public transit… Nature is healing.
Last month, VTA’s systemwide weekday ridership hit 47% of pre-pandemic levels – a marked increase over...
More transportation tax dollars are hitting the streets of Mountain View in the new year with the help of 2016 Measure B funds.
The City of Mountain View announced it will expand weekday operating...
Since 2016, the 5-mile tunnel portion of the 6-mile, 4-station planned BART extension through downtown San Jose to Santa Clara has been the most studied and talked about aspect of the project. After...