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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · 1d

VTA's Complete Streets Program aims to create safe, accessible, & equitable transportation networks for all, regardless of how they travel around the county. Learn more about our upcoming project.

📅11/19 @ 6 p.m. | Bascom Community Center

bit.ly/47AfvXg

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · 16d

Hate has no home in Santa Clara County and certainly not on our buses or trains. VTA is proud to stand with the community for #UnitedAgainstHateWeek2025 promoting understanding, compassion, and unity.

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · 21d

Ready to roll up your sleeves and give back? Join the Keep Santa Clara Valley Beautiful team for a litter pickup in Gilroy.

📅 10/25 | 9-11 a.m.
📍 US 101/10th Street (SB On-Ramp)

Students 16+ can earn community service credits. Sign up: bit.ly/3KP7QN9

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Sep 29

‼️🚧 Major impacts starting on 10/3 🚧‼️

Crews will construct the falsework bridge over Cunningham Ave, connecting the two sides of the superstructure. This work will involve large cranes & a large crew constructing the bridge's frame.

Stay informed: vta.org/ebrc

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Sep 25

Ready to reshape downtown San Jose? 🚈 VTA is proposing a new vision for the Downtown Transit Mall, focusing on a two-track corridor on First Street to boost safety and speed up travel times.

Learn more & share your feedback: bit.ly/3KrrxtW

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Sep 22

Since its opening in 1987, the light rail system has undergone significant evolution. 🚈

Now, VTA is proposing an exciting new project for the downtown transit mall. We invite you to join the project team to learn more and share your input.

RSVP: bit.ly/3InB3hf

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Sep 17

VOLUNTEER: Help the Keep Santa Clara Valley Beautiful team by picking up litter!

📅 Sat. 9/27 | 9-11 a.m.
📍 Montague Expressway/I-880 (NB On-Ramp)

Equipment and snacks will be provided for all volunteers. Community service credits are available for students.

Sign up: bit.ly/48jpqlW

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Aug 29

Parking just got easier at Milpitas & Berryessa Transit Centers! VTA is adding scan-to-pay and text-to-pay options with new multilingual signs for a faster, clearer experience. Installation starts Sept. 1, and mobile payments launch Sept. 8 with ACE Parking staff on-site to help.

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Aug 21

⚠️ With an Excessive Heat Warning in effect, VTA is offering free rides to and from Santa Clara County Cooling Centers Thursday, August 21 through Saturday, August 23. Just let your bus or light rail operator know you’re heading to a Cooling Center. Find locations through bit.ly/4fLmCjj

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jul 21

Join VTA's Keep Santa Clara Valley Beautiful team to help us transform the Ohlone/Chynoweth Park & Ride Lot on July 26.

Volunteers will help with litter picking, weeding invasive plants, and enhancing the lot's appearance.

Sign up: bit.ly/3GGEVca

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jul 16

Major traffic changes and construction activities are happening soon for the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector.

🚧 Major traffic changes on Ocala Ave
🚧 Falsework removal & installation, pile driving, and more!

Learn more: bit.ly/42xf4KV

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jul 11

Be advised: traffic impacts⚠️

McKee Road will be CLOSED for westbound and eastbound traffic at the intersection of N. Capitol Ave.

Dates: July 11-14, 18-21 & 25-28

Starting Friday 8PM and re-open by Monday 5AM.

Detours will be in place and delays are expected.

🔗: vta.org/railrehab

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jul 11

Reminder: bus bridges are back!

Dates: July 11 - 27

Bus bridge:
🟠Hostetter to Alum Rock

🔗: vta.org/railrehab

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 30

Light rail construction continues with impacts to Ocala Ave. starting 7/1.

Crews will stripe the roadway on southbound Capitol Expwy, which will result in a single lane reduction turning left onto eastbound Ocala Ave.

Stay informed: bit.ly/42xf4KV

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 27

VTA’s Contracts & Contacts event set a record connecting DBEs + SBEs with the tools, people, and info to grow.
✅ 250+ small business attendees
✅ 65 exhibitors
✅ Real-time access to contracting opportunities

Learn more about VTA's Office of Business Development: bit.ly/45JuNK6

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 23

Project Update: BART Silicon Valley Phase II
Local news media toured the active West Portal construction site and received progress updates directly from project leaders.
@vtabsv2

With major milestones underway, this vital extension will enhance connectivity across the Bay Area.

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 20

⏳ One week to go! Thursday, 6/26! VTA is excited to welcome primes, subcontractors, DBEs, & SBEs to a dynamic networking event focused on opportunity, connection, and growth. Join us & connect with VTA contracts staff, partners, financial institutions, and PLA reps. Register today: bit.ly/3Tk36zQ

Contracts & Contacts 2025: Connect. Collaborate. Contract.

Connect with key decision-makers, explore procurement opportunities, and grow your business at VTA’s signature networking event.

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 17

Free bus service provided by VTA between the Tamien & San Jose Diridon stations during the regular Caltrain electric train service suspension. Buses will operate every 30 to 40 min, running from approx. 5:30am to midnight on weekdays and 6:30am to midnight on weekends. Learn more: bit.ly/4kJ0UxT

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 16

A: Operating Budget & Resources. The resources include:

🚌 # of vehicles & operators
🚌 # of service hrs.
🚌 overhead maintenance

With many uncontrollable variables, VTA considers numerous factors to optimize the service levels it offers the county.

vta.org/2026servicep...

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 12

🚨 Primes, subs, DBEs & SBEs — don’t miss your chance to connect at VTA’s Business Development event on Thurs, June 26! Network, learn about upcoming projects & get certified. Register today: bit.ly/3Tk36zQ

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 12

Big vibes behind the wheel. 🎓🚌 Meet our 15 new bus operators!

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 9

A: Multiple components collaborate to plan VTA’s transit service in the county. The components are:

👛Budget & Resources
🚌Ridership & Route Performance
⏰Scheduling
🚏Infrastructure & Policies
🤝Community Input
👀Long-Term Planning

🔗: vta.org/2026servicep...

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 4

Frontline workers approved VTA contract offer.

“We are delighted to announce that the members of our largest union, ATU Local 265, have overwhelmingly approved a contract proposal,” says Deputy General Manager Greg Richardson. Read more: bit.ly/3ZSgtLl

VTA Frontline Workers Approve Contract Proposal

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) was informed Wednesday, June 4, 2025, that members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 have voted to accept

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · Jun 2

VTA has learned that ATU Local 265 will vote on its latest contract offer on Tuesday, June 3.
The 4-year proposal includes:
- 14.5% wage increases
- Enhanced dental benefits
- Apparel voucher
- Better workplace policies
If ratified, it goes to the VTA Board for approval.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority @vta.org · May 24

This year, Memorial Day holds deeper meaning for our VTA family, as May 26 marks 4 years since the 2021 heartbreaking tragedy at our Guadalupe Rail Yard, where we lost 10 colleagues. Please join us in a moment of silence to honor their memory at 6:38 a.m., May 26.

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