Headways

2-Car Blue Line Trains Are Back

As more riders return to our trains, more trains are returning to our riders. Starting Monday, March 7, Blue Line passengers will get to ride 2-car trains throughout the day, rather than the single...

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What’s behind FTA’s cost and schedule forecast for BART Phase II?

In the next few months, VTA anticipates awarding the first and largest contract for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. While VTA is still in the midst of securing federal funding, the Federal...

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Transit Restoration Efforts Continue

VTA’s transit service has achieved a profound rebound in the face of unprecedented challenges over the last two years. All bus and light rail lines are running, front door boarding has resumed, and...

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VTA Rolls Toward Cleaner, Greener Future Fleet

A grant award made official by the California Energy Commission's Clean Transportation Program on January 26 brings VTA a big step closer to transitioning to a newer, quieter, greener and zero...

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Downtown Transportation Plan Ready for Your Feedback

(This article was contributed by VTA Senior Transportation Planner Adam Burger) Imagine a Downtown San José designed to be more sustainable, to combat climate change, to decrease vehicle miles...

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An Operator’s Dream for his Daughter

What better way to start the new year than celebrating the accomplishments of one of our own! Angelina Begines, the daughter of Felipe Begines, a veteran bus operator out of the Chaboya Division, has...

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VTA is Hiring Bus Operators

In an effort to restore service to pre-pandemic levels, VTA is recruiting bus operators to help fill around 90 vacancies. A new training class begins December 27, and applications are available...

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Single Bore Tunnel Remains the Best Option for BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project

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...

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VTA Recovers Nearly Half of Pre-Pandemic Weekday Ridership

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 the...

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