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VTA's BART Silicon Valley: Preparing for Construction

It’s an exciting time for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project! Construction will be starting soon! It’s important that the public is aware of upcoming construction, especially how it...

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From Vacant to Useful: Transforming 501 Cinnabar Street into Diridon BART's Temporary Parking

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 a...

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VTA Purchases the Tunnel Boring Machine for the BSVII Project!

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...

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MTC Completes Regional Funding for VTA’s Silicon Valley BART Extension

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...

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VTA Board of Directors Workshop Reviews BART Phase II Timeline, Costs, And Next Steps

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...

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Details of Cost and Schedule Changes for VTA's BART Project

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...

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Changing Costs of a Mega Infrastructure Project Explained

VTA has been the lead agency responsible for the design, contracting, construction, and successful delivery of transit, mobility, and roadway transportation construction projects since 1976. This...

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Transforming Communities Through Transit

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...

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Board Approves Emergency Housing on VTA Property

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...

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