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We’re On SoundCloud!

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The Silicon Valley Transit Users is now using SoundCloud instead of PodBean as our podcast area. The switch to SoundCloud allows for more universal access to podcasts of our activities via smartphones and tablets, as well as desktop and laptop computers.

Our first entry in the new podcast area is a recording from the December 4 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) community meeting to propose extending light rail to Los Gatos.

The recording is nearly two (2) hours long.

Eventually our new podcast area will have recordings of current and prior VTA Board Meetings and workshops, selected radio newscasts involving transit issues in Santa Clara County, and even some of our group activities.

Enjoy!

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

Two Transit Guides Revised

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For this coming Farmers’ Market season in Silicon Valley, the Farmers’ Market transit guide has been revised. It now features more accurate Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus & light rail options. Information for Moveable Feast will be made available in a separate page, currently a work in progress.

Also, the Mobile Apps page was revised to point to the correct link for NextVTA on Android.

Enjoy!

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

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Know Before You Board

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I encountered one woman on VTA’s 522 Rapid bus today. She was upset that the Palo Alto-bound bus did not stop at El Camino/Warburton in Santa Clara. She paid $2 for riding, and thought the bus was like the regular 22. She was surprised when I told her the bus would not stop until El Camino/Scott. It turned out she did not ask the bus driver if the 522 Rapid bus makes the stop she wanted (which it does not).

When in doubt, ask the bus driver first before boarding any bus. Part of his/her job is to know the bus stops for that route. Better yet, call VTA at (408)321-2300 (or visit their web site) before going on your bus/light rail trip. Knowing before going will save you the embarassment – and money – of missing your destination on transit.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

One Deep Board Meeting On Thursday

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There were a lot of other things that occurred at Thursday’s VTA Board meeting in San Jose. Notes on it all will be available this weekend.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users