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September 08, 2020
Cars and Trains Don't Mix - Don't Let Your Guard Down!
Did you know that California leads the nation in the number of fatalities and injuries of people who “trespass” on railroad tracks? “Trespassing” in the rail industry means “being on the tracks when...
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August 31, 2020
dis·trac·tion /dəˈstrakSH(ə)n/ Noun - a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
September is National Rail Safety Month, and even though safety is our primary concern all year long, this observance provides a great opportunity to remind you: “Don’t Let Your Guard Down.” These...
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January 28, 2020
Federal Grant Augments VTA Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) received a $350,000 federal grant today to help combat human trafficking in Santa Clara County. The grant will allow VTA to launch the new “Not on...
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January 22, 2020
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, is the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise. After drug trafficking, it is the world’s second most profitable criminal enterprise, grossing more...
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November 08, 2019
Downtown Railings Seek to Make the Street Safer and the Train Faster
You may notice a new addition near the light rail line on Second Street in Downtown San Jose. A sleek stainless steel railing lines the space between the sidewalk and the light rail tracks along...
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September 04, 2019
You Can't Beat a Train - VTA Kicks Off Safety Awareness Campaign
In recognition of Rail Safety Month, in September, VTA is asking you to share an important message to help save lives. The message is “You can’t beat a train.” It sounds simple. It sounds like common...
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July 19, 2019
Obey VTA Safety Precautions
Safety is the most important issue for any transit agency. In Santa Clara County, protections in place around VTA light rail stations and tracks should never be ignored. This month there were two...
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November 05, 2018
Safety Around Bus and Rail is Top Priority
We may sound like a broken record, but it bears repeating...often: Safety is our number one priority. VTA bus and rail operators go through extensive safety training to operate their vehicles, but...
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October 02, 2018
CA Human Trafficking Law Modeled on VTA Policy
VTA is proud to have been the model for a newly signed California law addressing human trafficking and how public transit agencies can help fight it. AB 2034, signed by Governor Brown Thursday...
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