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VTA and Mineta Transportation Institute Collaboration

VTA and the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San José State University (SJSU) recently renewed their track record of successful collaboration. MTI researchers and SJSU graduate students helped...

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VTA Breaks Ground on Final Phase of BART Extension Project

On Friday, June 14th Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held a historic groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of its West Portal facility. This is the site where the...

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Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Groundbreaking - You're Invited!

Join VTA and elected and community leaders to celebrate the start of construction on the light rail extension known as the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector. Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10 am to...

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VTA's BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project - Summer 2024 Newsletter

General Project Update The first half of 2024 has been an exciting time for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project. Our recent milestones, include: Construction: Notice to...

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Construction Begins on EBRC Light Rail Extension

Have you noticed the signs on Capitol Expressway? Light rail construction is beginning! This means changes to Capitol Expressway between Capitol Avenue and Quimby Road. We anticipate work to begin...

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VTA’s Official TBM Naming Contest for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project is Live!

Join VTA in commemorating the spirit of innovation by submitting an entry to name the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that will bore the five-mile tunnel portion of the project! The tunnel boring machine...

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Unanimous Approval for East San Jose Light Rail Extension Construction Contract

The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector light rail extension is on its way to construction, after the board of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority voted to approve a construction contract...

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VTA Board of Directors Approves the BART Phase II Project Business Resources Program!

On March 7, the VTA Board of Directors approved $15 million over a 5-year period for the Business Resource Program (BRP) including direct financial assistance for small businesses! This approval marks...

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BART Extension Project Provides Added Environmental Benefits

VTA was awarded a $2,982,471 grant from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board for the beneficial reuse of excavated material in Tidal Marsh Restoration Project. The Beneficial Reuse...

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