Work Continues to Deliver a Safe Berryessa Extension 

After extensive review and coordination with BART management, VTA has made the difficult decision to defer most of BART’s pre-revenue operations on the BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension. The two agencies have concluded that in the interest of achieving a safe and reliable start of revenue service, a more practical work plan needs to be developed.

Since June of this year, VTA as owner-builder and BART as the future operator of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension Project have been working diligently to start passenger service before the end of this year. This has involved simultaneous efforts by both agencies to complete final systems modification and related testing, BART’s system acceptance testing (Phase 3 testing) and, more recently, BART service readiness activities including training and simulated service (known as pre-revenue operations). 

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New Transit Service Plan Rolls Out December 28

On December 28, 2019, VTA is rolling out a more frequent bus network, improved bus routes and a new light rail line. The anticipation has been building and we look forward to these improvements that will result in shorter waits, 20 all-day frequent routes operating every 15 minutes or better, and streamlined connections to regional services.

Check out the newservice.vta.org website to learn how this new network can help you live more productively, sustainably, and healthy. On our website, you can:

• Plan your trip with the VTA-endorsed Transit app.
• Check out our How to Ride quick-start guide and sign up for our email onboarding series.
• Download the Transit app for schedules and real-time information.
• Reach out if you need help: email, @vtaservice, Messenger or (408) 321-2300

San Jose City Council to Consider Transit Oriented Communities Playbooks

• Endorse a holistic approach to creating TOCs in San José and accept the Strategy Study as the appropriate beginning point.
• Direct staff to prioritize implementation of land use, infrastructure, and funding programs.
• Review implementation progress on a regular basis, in collaboration with VTA and other stakeholders.