Headways

What a Simple Bus Yard Visit Can do for a Wide-Eyed Child

Children often have big dreams and aspirations, fueled by their boundless imagination and curiosity about the world around them. For one 5-year-old boy named Matteo, his love for VTA buses and trains...

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This Earth Month, Learn about VTA Climate & Sustainability Efforts

Ever asked yourself, "What is the range of an electric bus? How many solar panels does VTA have? How can public transit help reduce the impacts of climate change?.” Ask VTA! Join us virtually on...

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Take VTA to Honor Cesar Chavez Day

César Chávez Day celebrates the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement hero on March 31 every year. Born to migrant laborers March 31, 1927, Chávez's early life experiences shaped his...

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ICYMI! VTA Looks Toward the Future of Light Rail

Since its implementation in 1987, the VTA light rail system has grown to serve commuters traveling in Santa Clara County. From transporting passengers to their desired location or connecting them to...

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Bus Stop Makeover – The Next Cycle of the Better Bus Stops Program

VTA is continuing to invest in upgrades to its transit network and has increased efforts to show greater commitment to bus riders and attract new ones by making its facilities more appealing. In 2020...

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VTA Driver Stays Calm Preventing a Head-on Collision

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, an incident happened that gives us pause to remind our community just how important, and well trained our VTA bus and train operators are. And to urge our riding public to...

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Real Time Updates for Bikes and Signal Priority for Buses

Solving transportation challenges with technology is the basis of two competitive federal grants VTA recently won. A total of more than $2 million ( Wheels on the Bus- Real-Time Data (RTD) at $500,616...

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BART Silicon Valley Extension: Planning for Long-Term Benefits

In 2001, VTA did a major investment study to determine the best transit solution for the highly congested I-880 and I-680 commute corridors on the east side of the Bay. Extending the regional BART...

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We Want to Hear From You!

VTA staff is continuing work on the Valley Transportation Plan 2050 (VTP 2050) this Spring. A long-range planning and policy framework, the VTP 2050 will identify programs, projects, and policies for...

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