VTA Launches Discounted $1 Transit Fare for Military Veterans in Santa Clara County
VTA will launch a 6-month Veteran's Fare Pilot Program on May 12th, offering military vets rides for $1.00. Eligibility requires proof of veteran status and tickets must be purchased via the Token Transit Mobile App.
VTA Secures New Contracts with Three Unions, Negotiations Continue with ATU Local 265 in San José
VTA has ratified contracts with three smaller unions but still negotiates with the largest representing frontline workers. The deals include a 14.5% wage increase and better benefits.
Appellate Court Upholds Injunction, Ends VTA Strike in Santa Clara County
An appellate court upheld a ruling bringing VTA strikers back to work, ending a two and a half week disruption in Santa Clara County's public transit. The ATU's petition to continue the strike was denied.
Palo Alto Commuters Alert: Embarcadero Road Faces 6-Week Delays Due to Gas Main Upgrades
Gas main replacements on Palo Alto's Embarcadero Road may cause six-week delays, with work conducted weekdays, impacting traffic and delaying bike lane installations.
Major Overhaul for Gilroy Interchange: Permanent Road Closures and New Off-Ramp Coming to U.S. 101 and SR 25
Gilroy's US 101 and SR 25 interchange is getting a revamp starting April 16, with road closures and a new southbound off-ramp to enhance traffic flow and safety.
Santa Clara: VTA Buses Resume After Court-Ordered Strike Pause, Light Rail Service Delayed Amid Negotiation Uncertainty
VTA buses in the South Bay resumed after a strike was halted by court order, while light rail service remains delayed due to track inspections and copper wire theft. Contract negotiations' resumption remains uncertain.
San Mateo Board of Supervisors to Review $10.3M BART System Upgrade Proposal
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors plans a meeting to potentially allocate $10.3 million to upgrade BART fare gates as part of a $90 million network-wide project.
Santa Clara County Judge Orders Striking VTA Employees to Return to Work, Aims to Restore Public Transit Services
Judge orders striking VTA workers in Santa Clara County to return to work, aiming to end service disruptions and urging both sides to continue negotiations.
South Bay Transit Strike Enters Third Week as Union Rejects VTA's Latest Contract Offer
VTA workers' union ATU Local 265 rejected a contract offer amid an ongoing transit strike, citing dissatisfaction with the terms and an earlier remark by a VTA official.
VTA Proposes Enhanced Wage Offer to End Transit Strike with ATU Local 265 in Santa Clara Valley
The VTA Board offered an 11% wage increase over three years to ATU Local 265 to end the transit strike, adding conditions to reduce absenteeism. The revised offer aims to maintain the VTA's wage competitiveness and restore service reliability.
Santa Clara County Court Rejects VTA's Injunction Bid Amid Ongoing Transit Strike
A judge denied VTA's request for an injunction to stop a transit worker strike due to procedural issues, leaving the strike unresolved. The union and VTA differ on wage increases and contract language for dispute resolution.
VTA Sues Union to End Strike, Alleges Breach of "No Strike" Clause Amid San Jose Transit Disruptions
The VTA has filed a lawsuit against ATU Local 265 to end a strike that is disrupting public transit, alleging a breach of the no-strike clause in their collective agreement.
Waymo Unveils 24/7 Robotaxi Service in Silicon Valley, Pioneering Autonomous Rides in Mountain View and Beyond
Waymo has expanded its driverless robotaxi service in Silicon Valley, operating 24/7 in a 27-square-mile area, currently on an invite-only basis through the Waymo One app.












