Headways

April 14, 2020
Using TEAMwork to Stop the Spread
*A correction was made to passenger load capacity on 4/16/20 @ 4:15p. Most people probably never heard the term “Social Distancing” before a few weeks ago. Now, it is part of the daily lexicon; so...
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April 06, 2020
Light Rail Resumes on April 9, 6 am to 6 pm Weekday Service Only
Updated on April 24, 2020 to show that Customer service operation will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 27* Light Rail weekday service will resume on Thursday, April 9 with trains...
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March 19, 2020
VTA Service Updates: Rear Door Boarding, No Fare Collection, Rapid 500 Suspended
VTA is implementing new operational procedures to promote social distancing measures that will help “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19. These changes will benefit everyone’s...
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March 06, 2020
What is VTA Doing in Response to COVID-19?
Updated on March 17 to provide more information on VTA’s enhanced cleaning efforts: VTA continues to closely monitor the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (also known as COVID-19), staying in contact with the...
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January 28, 2020
Federal Grant Augments VTA Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) received a $350,000 federal grant today to help combat human trafficking in Santa Clara County. The grant will allow VTA to launch the new “Not on...
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January 22, 2020
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, is the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise. After drug trafficking, it is the world’s second most profitable criminal enterprise, grossing more...
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December 05, 2019
Safety Can’t Be Overemphasized this Holiday Season
Another tragedy at a light rail crossing. This time at Race and Parkmoor in San Jose. That makes four deaths this year. Four people who won’t be spending the holidays with loved ones, friends, and...
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November 08, 2019
Downtown Railings Seek to Make the Street Safer and the Train Faster
You may notice a new addition near the light rail line on Second Street in Downtown San Jose. A sleek stainless steel railing lines the space between the sidewalk and the light rail tracks along...
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September 22, 2019
Ghost Bikes Represent Lives Lost in Rail Accidents
Perhaps you have seen them on the side of the road or chained to a pole at a busy intersection. White painted bikes, otherwise known as ghost bikes, are symbols used to honor bicyclists who have been...
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