California's struggling transit agencies approaching a financial cliff
Due to continuing low ridership, the finances for mass transit systems across the state are so bad, select Senate committees are looking into how, if, and when we can keep them from falling of a financial cliff.
East San Jose will get new VTA light rail connection to BART
Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority says it will construct a light rail extension to connect the Alum Rock Light Rail Station to the Eastridge Transit Center.
Pilot project could make most transfers across transit agencies free or heavily discounted
Most transfers across multiple transit agencies would be heavily discounted or even free under a new pilot project Bay Area public transit officials are currently considering.
VTA driver praised for quick actions after bus attacked in Morgan Hill
A driver with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is being praised for his quick thinking after his bus was nearly rammed head on by an SUV, then attacked with pruning shears.
Bay Area transit: Off a financial cliff?
Is local transit about to fall off a financial cliff? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission anticipating the loss of stimulus funding sees a bleak picture for transit unless the overall economy turns around soon, or people will pay more just to keep it healthy.
Independent investigation finds VTA had no prior knowledge, warning about 2021 mass shooting
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on Monday held a press conference regarding findings from an independent investigation into the May 26, 2021, mass shooting in the VTA's San Jose rail yard that left nine employees dead.
Person seen dangerously clinging to VTA light rail as it speeds along track
Valley Transportation Authority is investigating an incident where a person appears to be clinging to and riding one of its light rail vehicles while in motion.
VTA reaches settlement with families of 8 victims of 2021 shooting
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced a settlement Friday with the families of eight victims of last year's shooting at the Guadalupe Light Rail Yard.
49ers home opener set for Sunday; fans excited, but rain possible
The 49ers are set for the home opener vs. Seattle on Sunday. Rain is in the forecast, but that's not keeping fans from getting excited. Extra bus and light rail service is available from VTA.
Pilot program launches for transit pass compatible with all Bay Area transit agencies
A two-year pilot project launched this week that will examine the viability of a transit pass that is compatible with every public transit agency in the nine-county Bay Area.
VTA driver allegedly threatened 'some shooting' over COVID policy
A bus driver for the Valley Transportation Authority arrested last month on suspicion of making a criminal threat of gun violence was allegedly upset over the agency's COVID vaccine policy.
Union speaks out about safety of VTA drivers and operators after recent attack
Just in the month of May alone, there were 10 assaults against VTA drivers and rail operators. VTA says it’s doing all that it can to keep them safe, but the union doesn’t think it’s enough.
Sheriff's officials seek help in locating suspect in VTA bus operator assault
Santa Clara County sheriff’s officials called on the public for its help in identifying a man wanted in connection with the assault of a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus operator last month, sending him to the hospital with serious injuries.
BART will raise ride fare July 1, riders slow to return
The latest rate increase had been postponed since January and despite record-breaking gas prices, riders have been slow to return.
VTA riders remember shooting tragedy and workers one year later
As the families and the community try to go on, the city of San Jose has designated May 26th as a Day of Remembrance.
'This is really happening:' 911 dispatchers kept calm during VTA mass shooting chaos
"Sometimes this is the worst day of some of their lives," said Latisha Thompson, a call taker with San Jose police. "You just want to make sure you're there for every aspect of what they're telling you."
Families of those killed in VTA mass shooting sues sheriff, transit agency
Exactly one year after nine Valley Transportation Authority employees were killed, the families of those killed in the VTA shooting have filed wrongful death suits, alleging that the people in charge did not adequately do enough to prevent the deadliest mass shooting in Bay Area history.
Memorial, ceremonies to mark one year since VTA mass shooting
Today marks one year since the mass shooting at the Santa Clara VTA Guadalupe light rail yard that claimed 10 lives: Nine employees were killed by a co-worker and one person who witnessed the shooting died by suicide weeks later.
San Jose and VTA mark a grim anniversary
The City of San Jose and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) are getting ready to mark a grim anniversary. Thursday will mark one year since a disgruntled employee shot and killed nine of his co-workers at the VTA light rail yard.
VTA workers construct 'eternal flame' memorial for coworkers killed in mass shooting
Next week will mark the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard that claimed 10 lives. To honor those coworkers, a group of employees constructed a special tribute — an eternal flame.