The COVID-19 Silicon Valley transit information formally on this post has been succeeded by expanded, updated information. Click here for that updated information.
Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users
Reeling In the “Rail Big Fish”
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This post is in response to an article in Metro Silicon Valley on allegations of cronyism on a project VTA is doing design work on. That project involves the renovation and modern redesign of San Jose Diridon train station, served by VTA buses, light rail, Amtrak, Caltrain, intercity bus services. The station will serve as a stop for California High-Speed Rail in the future.. VTA just gave its response to the article, denying the allegations.
Note that the post is NOT an indication of any group position on the matter. This is simply my take on the latest local transit news.
Super Bowl LIV Local Party Transit Guide
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The stage is set for Sunday afternoon in Miami for Super Bowl LIV. Can’t make it to Miami for the Big Game between San Francisco and Kansas City? There are local parties at bars, clubs, and restaurants throughout Santa Clara County.
Ride VTA? Tell San Jose City Council You Matter!
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Some members on the San Jose City Council think you, as a transit rider, don’t matter. On Tuesday January 28, the San Jose City Council will vote on sending a letter to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) opposing reallocation of funding to help increase bus and light rail service throughout Santa Clara County.
Details on what is going on – and how YOU can help stop this letter – are below.
Happy Birthday, Dr. King, Jr
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As we celebrate the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, this federal holiday will affect public transit in Silicon Valley today. In particular:
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) – will run a regular weekday transit schedule today. However, its Headquarters offices at River Oaks is closed today. Its Customer Service Center in downtown San Jose will be open until 6pm today.
- Caltrain – will run a modified schedule only for today. It features one (1) train to/from Gilroy and two (2) “Baby Bullet” trains between San Jose Diridon and San Francisco.
- SamTrans – will run a regular weekday schedule, with the exception of bus lines serving schools. Such bus lines will not run today.
During our celebration of the late Dr. King, Jr. today, listen to this once-lost speech he made at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom in 1967.
More transit news later this week. Note that the transit guides are being modified to reflect the new VTA schedule and service that took effect back on December 28.
Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users