Headways

Celebrating Earth Day by Taking Action

This Earth Day VTA joins over 100 transit agencies in pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This nation-wide effort is led by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support President Biden’s...

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VTA Now Recommends, But No Longer Requires, Masks on Board

In light of recent decisions by the federal government to lift mask requirements on public transit, VTA is strongly recommending, but not requiring passengers and employees to wear masks aboard VTA...

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VTA Steps Up Security Patrols After Brooklyn Train Attack

In light of the attack on a New York subway train, VTA is increasing transit patrol visibility on the light rail system, aboard trains and at light rail stations throughout Santa Clara County...

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Adult Bicycle Education Classes Now Available!

It’s never too late to learn the fundamentals of riding a bike! VTA is pleased to announce adult bicycle education courses in partnership with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC). The classes...

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Back to Work with VTA: Vanpool

Returning to the office is the perfect opportunity to rethink your daily commute. Things are looking bright this Spring! As the Omicron variant subsides, Santa Clara County residents begin to return...

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Federal Funding Grows for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

President Biden will allocate an additional $200 million for the Silicon Valley BART Extension Phase II in his upcoming proposed budget. The project will extend the BART Silicon Valley alignment from...

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Plan Asks for Your Help to Reduce Traffic Deaths and Injuries

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is asking for the public’s help in reducing the number of fatal and serious injury collisions in the County. While VTA runs the County-wide public...

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VTA’s First Women Bus and Light Rail Operators

In 1973, Martha Garza was raising four children as a single mother, and she needed a good job, so she started driving a bus for San Jose City Lines. She was the first woman bus operator in Santa Clara...

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You Roll, Because Our Drivers Rock!

Friday March 18th is VTA Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Yes, it is Transit Driver Appreciation Day all over America today, but in Santa Clara County, the Board of Supervisors (thank you Supervisor...

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