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This blog post was updated on August 25 at 12:45 p.m. to indicate that VTA has entered into Phase 4 of the reopening plan.

We know our light rail passengers are eager to see the trains running...

We encourage you to tune in to an upcoming public hearing to see how your 2016 Measure B taxes are being put to use. (This meeting was rescheduled from May 26, 2021.)

Santa Clara County voters...

VTA’s Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) considers and advocates for smart, well-thought-out transportation policies and initiatives. The committee then advises the full VTA Board of Directors on those...

Although we hear much about the advent of autonomous vehicles, there’s a lot that such driving technology needs to conquer before self-driving vehicles become a viable travel option.

Autonomous...

After three previous rounds of public engagement and analysis, the community is once again invited to collaborate and provide feedback on the Central Bikeway Study draft report and conceptual design...

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...

More transportation tax dollars are hitting the streets of Mountain View in the new year with the help of 2016 Measure B funds.

The City of Mountain View announced it will expand weekday operating...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has released a Request for Proposals to hire a consultant to aid the agency in making significant and meaningful changes in the organizational...

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...

-Updated January 20, 2022-

As construction continues on the US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project, drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike will notice some signal and signage...

In observance of January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, VTA acknowledges our unique role and responsibility as transportation employees to help combat this growing criminal scourge.

Unfortun...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the agency’s largest employee union, The Amalgamated Transit Union, ATU...

VTA is considering a project that could provide affordable rental housing adjacent to the Winchester Light Rail Station in Campbell. If approved, the development could enable senior citizens, veterans...

Many of the mechanics stationed at VTA’s North Yard maintenance facility have evolved their careers in public service over the years. Some, like Maintenance Superintendent Jay Petty, got their start...

New year, new Board Chair.

San Jose Vice Mayor Charles “Chappie” Jones has officially taken the helm as Chair of the VTA Board of Directors. Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine is the new Vice Chair...

(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...

UPDATE (3/1/22) - Track work at 1st & Younger in San Jose has been extended through Sunday, March 6. Bus Bridge will continue between Civic Center and Gish. Regular light rail service will resume...

More than 40 local residents and business owners tuned in to VTA’s first public meeting soliciting feedback on possible new housing near the Winchester Light Rail Station. The January 19th virtual...

Drivers traveling along US 101 and SR 85 through Palo Alto or Mountain View lately may notice toll prices listed on the newly built Express Lane digital signage. Rest assured, you are not yet being...

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...

Bay Area transit agencies are teaming up to ensure that those individuals who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine can use transit to get to vaccination sites - and can easily learn where and how to...

VTA is implementing its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and self-evaluation, and conducting an important survey to gain public feedback. The plan represents an agency-wide...

Bicycle Superhighways are the newest venture into bicycle corridor planning. You are invited to share your ideas and help us narrow down the path of travel for our Central Bikeway Study. We heard you...

At VTA, we strive to create a safe and welcome environment for all people who ride or work on our buses, trains and use our stations.

VTA condemns the hateful, racist attack carried out March 10 at...