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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA is responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations; congestion management; specific highway improvement projects; countywide transportation planning and provides these services throughout the county including the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

Press Releases

MTA
MTA LIRR presented with the APTA Gold Award for Security Operations at the 2025 APTA Rail Conference in San Francisco.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
July 2, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA has received $100 million in state funding for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project.
The funding is a significant contribution to filling Santa Clara VTA’s remaining funding gap for the project.
July 1, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Clara VTA BART Silicon Valley Phase II staff will recommend to the Oversight Committee on June 12 that Santa Clara VTA pursue a new tunnel contractor to align costs with the project budget.
The agency says a new tunnel contractor for the project is a strategic effort to control costs and keep the project on a financially sustainable path.
June 11, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA bus.
The new labor contract with ATU Local 265 is a four-year contract that includes a 14.5 percent pay increase over the course of the deal while the approved budget for FY26/27 plans...
June 9, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA is making more than $750,000 available in funding through the 2025 TOC Grant Program.
The funding will help community organizations create vibrant, equitable and walkable neighborhoods near public transit.
May 7, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Clara VTA is working to establish affordable housing in Silicon Valley.
This initiative aims to provide much-needed housing while increasing system ridership and farebox revenues.
Jan. 31, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA bus.
The schedule changes will occur twice each year, once in summer and once in winter, to improve transfers between systems.
Jan. 21, 2025
Santa Clara Valley Regional Transit
Bay Area community and transit leaders have pledged to join a coalition committed to increasing contracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in the infrastructure sector.
Bay Area transit agencies have pledged to increase contracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses.
Jan. 15, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA Board amends tunnel and trackwork contract for BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project
The amendment facilitates preparatory efforts and construction of the large shaft structure from which the tunnel boring machine will be launched for the project.
Dec. 16, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Graduates of the VTA/ATU JWI Apprenticeship Program.
The program, which started in 2008, has aimed to build a strong, sustainable workforce through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Nov. 25, 2024

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The successful implementation of mass transit mobile WiFi and its importance to the public sector.
Nov. 1, 2013

Articles

Transdev
Transdev has renewed its contract with the town of Winter Park, Colo., to operate The Lift.
The firm is taking over Santa Clara VTA’s ACCESS Paratransit, MSTs’ fixed route and paratransit services and town of Winter Park’s transit system.
July 17, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA six-month Veteran’s Fare Pilot Program graphic.
The Santa Clara VTA launched a six-month Veteran’s Fare Pilot Program on May 12 while Hunterdon County is increasing funding for transportation services that benefit local veterans...
May 14, 2025
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Sal Llamas (left) and Sam Sargent (right).
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
May 2, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Residents getting on a Santa Clara VTA bus.
The city of Albuquerque’s ABQ Ride has started using APCs to count ridership while L.A. Metro’s ridership grew for the 21st consecutive month and Santa Clara VTA saw 100,000-plus...
Oct. 2, 2024
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Sneha George, P.E., PMP.
Sneha George, P.E., PMP, System Design Engineer, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
Aug. 20, 2024
MARTA
MARTA and DeKalb County have advanced a TOD Master Plan for Indian Creek rail station.
MARTA and Santa Clara VTA are working with developers to increase housing options near their respective transit systems.
May 31, 2024
Caltrain
Bay Area transit providers are turning to Discord to keep riders informed.
Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
May 15, 2024
BART
Thomas Moloney, Director of Fire Life Safety at BART, accepts the 2023 APTA Rail Safety Gold Award on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
BART’s director of fire life safety department opens up about what BART’s Fire Life and Safety program is all about.
Sept. 19, 2023
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Santa Clara VTA Chief of System and Security Aston Greene leads the tabletop exercise that brought Santa Clara VTA officials together with their federal and community partners to prepare for potential cyber threats.
The exercise was held in coordination with TSA and was meant to build resilience against threats.
May 26, 2023
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Transit agencies are joining the global effort to bring awareness to the problem and ensure the industry supports efforts to combat modern slavery.
Jan. 17, 2023

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Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA bus.
Formerly known as the Fast Transit Program, the Speed and Reliability Program will help the agency understand community and transit rider priorities on where improvements are...
Nov. 20, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Construction workers working on the BSVP II Extension Project.
The major cost saving concepts support the BSVII Project advancing through the federal funding process.
Nov. 15, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA was recognized for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resilience through climate action planning and stakeholder engagement.
Santa Clara VTA was recognized for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resilience through climate action planning and stakeholder engagement.
Nov. 11, 2024
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The Santa Clara VTA Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) program will work to enhance communities in Santa Clara County.
The Santa Clara VTA Transit-Oriented Communities program will work to enhance communities in Santa Clara County.
Oct. 31, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA making progress on light-rail system upgrades.
The agency issued multiple shutdowns since April 2024 to repair and replace items on light-rail tracks and segments where equipment was approaching the end of its useful life....
Oct. 18, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA works to relocate headquarters .
Funding for the move was approved by the Santa Clara VTA Board with the decision to sell agency bonds and other financial assets.
Oct. 10, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA launches Microsite dedicated to BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project.
The Microsite is seamlessly integrated within Santa Clara VTA’s website and serves as a gateway to the future of transit in Silicon Valley, Calif., offering the community an immersive...
Aug. 26, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA to continue providing project management and staff support for Hill International.
Hill International will provide project management and staff support and staff augmentation services to deliver capital improvements.
Aug. 16, 2024
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Bay Area transit agencies are syncing schedules to improve transfers between systems, align schedule changes.
Most Bay Area transit agencies are rolling out new schedules during the week of Aug. 12 in coordination with each other and are working to align the timing of schedule changes...
Aug. 8, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
FTA has made a commitment to grant more than $5 billion to the final phase of the Santa Clara VTA's Silicon Valley BART Extension Project.
Santa Clara VTA must now work to fill the funding gap before applying for the Full Funding Grant Agreement with the FTA.
Aug. 5, 2024
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The final rail car of BART’s Fleet of the Future project ready for service.
The project is now entering its second phase, which includes accepting cars from the second Core Capacity contract at the Hayward Test Track.
July 24, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA bus.
The proposed program would provide a VMT mitigation option for local government agencies and developers, which would improve travel options for the community, with an emphasis...
July 9, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA awards 10-year construction management services contract to Bechtel for BART Silicon Valley project.
Bechtel will manage and administer construction contracts, construction costs and schedule, change orders, claims and disputes, as well as construction quality and safety.
July 1, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA breaks ground on BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project.
Santa Clara VTA’s extension of the regional BART system is the largest transportation infrastructure project in the history of Santa Clara County, Calif.
June 17, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA breaks ground on Eastridge to BART Regional Connector project.
The extension is part of Santa Clara VTA’s Orange Line and will add 2.4 miles of light rail from the existing Alum Rock Transit Center to the Eastridge Transit Center.
June 10, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Janell Rubbo with her 4-million-mile recognition plaque.
Janell Rubbo has been driving for the agency for 14 years following a 35-year career as a school bus driver for the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District in San Jose Calif...
May 17, 2024
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A map of the Santa Clara VTA BART Extension Project.
Santa Clara VTA will submit its formal request for funding through the FTA New Starts program later this summer and anticipates execution of a grant agreement by the end of 2024...
May 10, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA hosts event highlighting sustainability education for community youth.
The Earth Day event included educational activities that engaged children in interactive games with lessons on preventing pollution from stormwater.
April 26, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
The Regional Network Management Council has approved $18 million in BusAID program funding.
The funding, which requires approval of the RNM Committee and MTC, will go towards eight near-term transit priority projects that are expected to be completed during the next ...
April 25, 2024
FTA
FTA has recognized three transit agencies as Champions of the Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge for 2024.
Santa Clara VTA, Maryland Transit Administration and RFTA were rewarded for their innovative efforts to reduce GHG emissions and increase resilience through forward-thinking policies...
April 23, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA light-rail vehicle.
Once the light-rail extension is complete, riders will be able to board at the Eastridge Transit Center and connect directly with BART at the Milpitas Station.
March 11, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA introduces new paratransit vehicles.
The new 14 new ProMaster 3500 paratransit vehicles will help improve transit efficiency and accessibility.
March 1, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA has received the first two hybrid buses featuring Allison eGen Flex.
The Allison eGen Flex Hybrid System will offer Santa Clara VTA riders a quieter, cleaner and more efficient public transportation option.
Feb. 15, 2024
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Santa Clara VTA it stops here graphic.
Santa Clara VTA's ‘It Stops Here!’ campaign works to reduce the incidents of harassment on and off agency properties.
Feb. 9, 2024
WIT Ambassadors (Front row left to right) Jessie Anne Cadimas-Rosa, Shannon Arms, Lisa Bradley, Stephanie St Onge (Middle Row Left to right) Alma Ramirez, Suzanne Palm, Sara Cruz, Kenia Vargas, Alethea Roy (Back row Left to right) Victoria Reeves, Shannon Rhodas, Ronisha Moses, Nichole Gallagher.
The Santa Clara VTA is working to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within the transit agency with the establishment of its WIT group.
Feb. 6, 2024
MTC
Santa Clara VTA has joined the Clipper START pilot program.
Clipper START, which started as an 18-month pilot program in June 2020 and was extended through 2025 in July, will now move to an across-the-board 50 percent discount from the...
Jan. 3, 2024
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Stations now have color coded floor decals to indicate the light-rail line, as well as the platform number and digital displays at the end-of-the-line stations show the corresponding...
Nov. 27, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA has purchased a $76 million TBM for BSVII Project.
The tunnel will contain five miles of train tracks in both directions and three station platforms to provide safe and efficient travel separated from congested roadways.
Nov. 7, 2023
Santa Clara VTA and MST have partnered to reconnect the Santa Clara County and Monterey County communities with the restoration of the MST Bus Line 59.
Nov. 1, 2023
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The MTC is set to allocate $375 million to Phase II of Santa Clara VTA's BART Extension Project.
The Santa Clara VTA BART Extension Project began its venture in 2000 with approximately $1.2 billion to fund the first phase of the project.
Oct. 27, 2023
LAN
Women in Transit Reception during APTA 2023
Santa Clara VTA General Manager and CEO Carolyn Gonot and New Orleans RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins spoke at the Women in Transit reception at the APTA Expo 2023.
Oct. 24, 2023
The committee will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project and will provide the VTA Board and the public with the scrutiny and information needed for confidence...
Oct. 23, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA Board of Directors have approved a five-year ground lease agreement with the city of San Jose for 7.2 acres of land at Cerone Bus Yard.
The five-year agreement for 7.2 acres of land at Cerone Bus Yard enables the construction of 200 units of emergency interim housing.
Oct. 9, 2023
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Inflation has raised the cost of Santa Clara VTA BART to Silicon Valley Project by nearly $3 billion.
The cost of the project has risen from $9.3 billion to $12.2 billion; Santa Clara VTA is still able to fund the project but the project opening has been pushed back from 2033 ...
Oct. 5, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA has implemented MAP.
The program’s goal is to provide reduced-cost and no-cost transportation options for seniors, individuals with disabilities and low-income people seeking to find and retain employment...
Sept. 12, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Clara VTA is implementing a COMP for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project.
The goal of the COMP is to reduce construction-related impacts on the community to the extent possible while not impeding construction progress.
Aug. 24, 2023
GILLIG electric hybrid buses from Vanner Inc. are equipped with Vanner’s Increase Accessory Power 2™, enabling total accessory electrification; powering air conditioning, air ...
Aug. 16, 2023
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
The MTC's Programming and Allocations Committee approved $379 million in Regional Measure 3 toll funding for eight transportation projects across the Bay Area.
The RM 3 toll dollars play a key role in completing the funding plans for three dozen Bay Area projects, which often also rely on local, state and federal funds.
July 14, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Clara VTA plans to support San Jose and Santa Clara small business communities during the construction of Silicon Valley's BART extension project.
Santa Clara VTA plans to support business in the BART area in light of BART's current extension project.
June 23, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
Kiewit Shea Traylor developed a CTMP for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project.
The plan is specifically for early construction activities at VTA’s Newhall Yard property where the tunnel boring machine will be launched and the location of the future Santa...
May 24, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA will be repairing or replacing worn elements of the light-rail OCS.
Segments of the light-rail lines will be closed for construction periodically from late May through late September.
May 3, 2023
Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Clara VTA is continuing to invest in bus stop improvements through the Better Bus Stops Program.
Construction is underway for 33 new shelters, 23 bike racks, 100 benches and sidewalk improvements.
April 3, 2023
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The VTA is in the middle of planning for four new BART Stations.
As part of the long-term planning, a method called “modeling” is utilized to ensure the finished product ultimately will meet the mobility goals, provide equitable and accessible...
March 22, 2023
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Jim Lawson, chief of external affairs at Santa Clara VTA, speaks during a late afternoon press conference on Dec. 12. The authority released findings of an independent investigation assessing if there was anything the authority could have or should have done to prevent the May 26, 2021, mass shooting at Guadalupe Yard.
The suspect was described as unpleasant and unfriendly but had not made direct threats indicating there was a mass shooting being planned.
Dec. 13, 2022
Santa Clara VTA
A rendering of the planned single bore tunnel for the second phase of the BART extension.
The funding could be as much as $4.6 billion for the alignment that will extend rail service from Berryessa/North San Jose through downtown San Jose into Santa Clara.
Dec. 5, 2022
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'The Power Crew' working
The program has returned to carry on the work of VTA family members who lost their lives in the May 2021 mass shooting.
Dec. 2, 2022
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The settlement calls for each family to receive compensation in addition to various support measures the authority previously agreement to provide and ends wrongful death lawsuits...
Nov. 11, 2022
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A rendering of the planned single bore tunnel for the second phase of the BART extension.
The APTA-led independent peer review of the project validates Santa Clara VTA’s design that uses a single bore for the project was the right approach.
Nov. 9, 2022
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An artistic rendering showing a cross section of the 28th Street/Little Portugal station to be built as part of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II.
The switch into the New Starts program will allow the authority to seek a higher federal contribution.
Nov. 4, 2022
City of Milpitas
Milpitas SMART was developed in partnership with RideCo and supported with a grant from Santa Clara VTA.
The new on-demand service is designed to complement Milpitas BART and Santa Clara VTA services and improve mobility to communities underserved but dependent upon transit services...
Sept. 16, 2022
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Nicole He, Transportation Planner III, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Nicole He, Transportation Planner III, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Aug. 23, 2022
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Route 68 travels the route where signal priority will be given.
The San Jose City Council approved a contract for LYT to install hardware and software needed to allow this critical tool for transit reliability.
Aug. 16, 2022
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The agency is chipping away at the shortage, with 70 vacancies in November 2021 reduced to 40 vacancies currently.
Aug. 12, 2022
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The students participated in the Mineta Summer Transportation Institute, designed to educate and encourage their interest in careers in the transportation industry.
Aug. 8, 2022
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Santa Clara VTA was the final approval needed to move forward with the MOU that will provide San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties more power and oversight of commuter rail service...
Aug. 5, 2022
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VTA is working with Tunnel and Track contractor Kiewit Shea Traylor to explore and analyze innovations that could enhance the project and deliver this massive mass transit project...
July 14, 2022
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VTA established a goal of recruiting more women, in particular women of color, to non-traditional jobs at the transit agency.
June 17, 2022
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Effective Feb. 21, 2022, all-new bus operators will start at step one with a wage rate of 65 percent of the top bus operator wage rate, eliminating the trainee rate.
June 6, 2022
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Santa Clara VTA has awarded a contract to Balfour Beatty for the third phase of a project to rehab its overhead contact system on its light-rail network.
The phase of the maintenance project will keep VTA’s light-rail infrastructure in a state of good repair.
May 11, 2022
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This first contract package for the tunnel and trackwork is a progressive design-build contract with Kiewit Shea Traylor, a joint venture, in the amount of $235 million.
May 9, 2022
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This new funding comes from the California Strategic Growth Council’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, which aims to promote dense TOD and lower housing...
March 11, 2022
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Rendering of the recommended MidPen development proposal for the Capitol Station Transit-Oriented Development.
Four TOD project proposals are moving forward.
March 3, 2022
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All bus and light-rail lines are running, front door boarding has resumed and two new bus routes recently launched.
Feb. 9, 2022
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The work is part of VTA’s Rail Rehabilitation and Replacement Program.
Feb. 7, 2022
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Employees can access testing and vaccinations at regularly scheduled free on-site clinics at various VTA divisions.
Feb. 1, 2022
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Rendering of full bus fleet electrification at Cerone Bus Yard. This project would build the infrastructure associated with the nearest solar canopy.
Santa Clara VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with a solar-powered microgrid.
Jan. 28, 2022
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For more than five years, these mechanics have also been maintaining a small hybrid bus fleet for the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
Jan. 18, 2022
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The agreement includes a one-time bonus and guaranteed pay increases each year.
Jan. 10, 2022
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More transportation tax dollars are hitting the streets of Mountain View in the new year with the help of 2016 Measure B funds.
Jan. 3, 2022
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The effort is being supported by a state grant to help the authority improve its working environment through ‘sustainable, structural changes.’
Dec. 29, 2021
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A conceptual rendering of the Downtown San Jose BART station that will be constructed as part of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project.
FTA intends to obligate funds to the project if Santa Clara VTA can meet certain conditions within the next two years.
Oct. 26, 2021
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The Rapid 568 will offer frequent, fast, and reliable service from Gilroy to Downtown San Jose.
Oct. 19, 2021
The newly installed tap-to-pay readers speed up the credit card transaction process so riders can quickly buy tickets, passes or reload Clipper cards and be on their way.
Oct. 11, 2021
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The Green Line, from Diridon Station to Winchester Station, was the last segment of the system to be reactivated after a nearly four-month shutdown.
Sept. 20, 2021
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The authority says it thanks its riders for their patience and support as it works to bring back the full light-rail system.
Sept. 14, 2021
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49er fans and a handful of Raiders fans depart a Santa Clara VTA light-rail train prior to the two teams playing at Levi's Stadium on Aug. 29. The day marked the first time riders could take light-rail since the end of May.
Limited service started Aug. 29 more than three months after it was suspended.
Aug. 30, 2021
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Santa Clara VTA is making progress with its light-rail restoration plan.
The transportation authority is making progress on its light-rail restoration plan following suspension of service at the end of May.
Aug. 26, 2021
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Repair work being done on Santa Clara VTA light-rail tracks in San Jose, Calif.
The Community Workforce Agreement within the PLA promotes careers in the construction industry for underrepresented workers while allowing VTA’s construction projects to proceed...
July 15, 2021
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Santa Clara VTA has extended the timeline to fully restore light-rail service. The authority explained the most important element to service restoration is employees readiness to return.
Light-rail service will likely not return by the end of July as the transit agency intended and could stretch to September.
July 14, 2021
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A Santa Clara VTA light-rail train moves in downtown San Jose in this file image. The transit authority is working to restore service to its light-rail system by the end of July.
The transit agency stresses that is the target date, not a firm date, with restoration scheduled to occur in phases.
July 9, 2021
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Santa Clara VTA graduated 21 bus operators on June 30 following a nine-week program.
The 21 newly-minted bus operators will begin driving their routes on July 5.
July 1, 2021
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Samuel Cassidy, inset, shown over a Google Earth image of the Guadalupe Yard where he killed nine coworkers.
The four incidents resulted in disciplinary actions from a written warning to a two-day leave without pay.
June 11, 2021
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A Santa Clara light-rail train.
Light-rail service remains suspended, the bus bridge has been halted and the transit authority says it cannot provide reliable service due to limited staffing levels.
June 1, 2021
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The nine lives lost in the May 26 attack will be honored during a vigil at San Jose City Hall and an event planned by the authority with input from the families of the victims...
May 27, 2021
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Image from Google Earth showing the Santa Clara Guadalupe Light Rail Yard.
A shooting early Wednesday morning at Santa Clara VTA’s Guadalupe yard has left nine dead, in addition to the gunman.
May 26, 2021
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Santa Clara VTA is anticipating board approval of a contract on May 21 that would see Carolyn Gonot return to the authority where she previously spent 23 years of her career
May 20, 2021
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The plan addresses some of Morgan Hill's more challenging transportation issues.
May 19, 2021
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The vaccination site will at Santa Teresa light-rail station.
Santa Clara VTA is setting up a permanent vaccine site at the Santa Teresa Light-Rail Station in South San Jose.
May 5, 2021
When viewers click on any vaccination location on the map, they will be taken to the Google Maps transit option to find the most efficient transit route to get to the destination...
Feb. 25, 2021
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Left, Walter Hale, coach operator; and Steve Jovel, transportation superintendent; JWI Co-Directors
JWI’s goals are to meet VTA’s need for delivering enhanced public transportation services and creating a work environment that supports the long-term professional development,...
Feb. 17, 2021
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While SCVTA did not disclose what role Fernandez would fill, POLITICO reports she will be named to lead the FTA.
Jan. 20, 2021
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The agency also received a $100 million funding allocation for BART Silicon Valley Phase 2 Project.
Jan. 12, 2021
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SCVTA was also awarded a federal grant to augment its training program focused on preventing human trafficking.
Jan. 4, 2021
The BART Phase II Extension Program will be the largest single public infrastructure project ever constructed in Santa Clara County and the the first to use a single bore tunneling...
Dec. 30, 2020
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Santa Clara VTA employees line up at the Guadalupe Light Rail Division, in San Jose, Calif., for COVID-19 testing.
Testing has already taken place at two of the agency’s five divisions, with more than 300 employees tested in the last two weeks.
Dec. 17, 2020
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The industry is urging Congress to provide at least $32 billion in emergency funding to U.S. transit systems.
Dec. 15, 2020
The three stations are part of the second phase of the BART Silicon Valley project.
Dec. 2, 2020
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The agency will increase service frequency where possible on routes experiencing the most crowding.
Nov. 18, 2020
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Santa Clara VTA is helping to lead four other Northern California transit agencies to create successful labor/management partnerships, aimed at improving the quality of transit...
Nov. 13, 2020