The rapidly rising cost of construction materials and labor prices, along with the impacts of inflation, have boosted the anticipated cost of the final phase of VTA’s BART to Silicon Valley completion from $9.3 to $12.2 billion. VTA management confirms the higher estimate remains within its means to fund the project. “All major U.S. infrastructure … Read more
Earlier this year, the State of California awarded $375 million to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for its BART extension into Downtown San Jose and Santa Clara. This new award brings the state’s total commitment through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to $1.125 billion. This infusion of funds is an … Read more
VTA has taken another step to try and move forward after last year’s tragic shooting at the Guadalupe Light Rail Yard. On May 11, the demolition of Building B began. The work is part of the healing process for VTA employees. Building B used to house VTA’s Way Power and Signal teams (WP&S). Six of … Read more
Santa Clara’s City Council added an affordable housing complex to the City’s list of below-market-rate housing, dealt with a request from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force and changed council member committee assignments including who serves on the VTA board during its meeting on Jan. 25, 2022. The Santa Clara City Council has taken … Read more
Last week, the Santa Clara City Council heard from VTA about the plans and status of the BART extension to Santa Clara from Diridon Station in San Jose. Design and construction are slated to begin later this year, and passenger service is anticipated in 2030. Federal Transit Administration has sent VTA a Letter of Intent … Read more