Headways

April 15, 2020
Construction to Begin on I-280/Foothill Expressway
Drivers commuting up the peninsula on northbound I-280 will soon start to notice cones and barricades popping up near the Foothill Expressway exit. The start of construction on the I-280/Foothill...
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December 03, 2019
Celebrating the Extended Express Lanes on SR 237
Even on a rainy Wednesday morning, there was a strong turnout to celebrate the opening of the newest extension of the Express Lanes on SR 237 through San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Milpitas. The...
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November 02, 2019
Mathilda Interchange Update - It's Getting Better!
The first part of reconstruction at the Mathilda Avenue Interchange is complete and open for smoother traffic flow. As a part of the Mathilda Avenue Improvement at SR237 and US101 Project, the...
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September 27, 2019
Fall Opening for VTA’s SR 237 Express Lane Extension
Drivers on the SR 237 corridor may notice activity on the new overhead Express Lane toll signs this week. Don’t be alarmed! VTA is just testing the toll system to prepare for the opening of the...
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May 01, 2019
Potential Transit Designs on the Table for SR 85
On April 22, the State Route 85 Transit Guideway Study entered a new phase as the SR 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board (PAB), city staff and VTA staff convened at a workshop to discuss potential...
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March 08, 2019
VTA Breaks Ground on Phase 3 Express Lanes Project
The third phase of VTA’s Silicon Valley Express Lanes Project kicked off March 8 with a groundbreaking event in San Mateo. The event marked the start of construction on US 101 Express Lanes Projects...
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December 14, 2018
Construction Imminent on Mathilda Interchange and Express Lanes
The dreaded “Mathilda Monster” is about to get a little less scary, after the VTA Board of directors awarded a $26 million contract to get the project underway. Improvements in this area are a...
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May 18, 2018
CTC Approves Funding for Traffic Relief in Santa Clara County
On May 16, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $2.7 billion in funding for 61 transportation projectsthat will increase safety, decrease congestion, and move goods more efficiently...
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April 09, 2018
Responses Rolling In for VTA Highway 87 Survey
VTA continues to receive input from the community via a survey it’s running through April 15. The survey is part of an ongoing State Route (SR) 87 Corridor Study, being conducted in partnership with...
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