This article was contributed by Lani Ho Following its declaration of a climate emergency in February, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is proud to present its most comprehensive...
On Feb. 6, the VTA Board took a historic step by approving a Declaration of Climate Emergency that emphasizes the organization’s ongoing work to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions and reduce congestion...
This article was contributed by VTA Environmental Planner III Lani Lee Ho Did you know Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day than any other time of the year...
This article was contributed by Selena Gonzalez. As winter approaches, let’s battle water pollution and keep our storm drains and creeks clean! Winter rains produce stormwater runoff which is rain...
In recognition of California Clean Air Day on October 2, 2019, VTA would like to remind you to do your part. Air pollution affects all of us and can be especially harmful for children and seniors...
A Spare the Air Alert is in effect, Friday, September 13, for the San Francisco Bay Area. Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy. High levels of ozone pollution...
The VTA Board of Directors recently approved the adoption of a Green Building Policy. The Policy commits VTA to incorporate green building principles into the planning, design, construction...
With Earth Day 2018 this Sunday, we caught up with VTA environmental planner, Lani Lee Ho. The former intern now full-time employee for the past nine years, shares what’s new in sustainability at VTA...
You may be surprised to know that VTA is encouraging the rebirth of native plants and animals in the hills above South Santa Clara County’s Coyote Valley. A recent staff tour of the 500+ acre VTA...