Going Fourth Today and Tonight

On behalf of the Silicon Valley Transit Users, I want to wish everyone here a Happy Independence Day.

A reminder: ALL transit agencies serving Silicon Valley are running on a Sunday/Holiday schedule today.  This includes Caltrain, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), SamTrans, Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) trains, and the Dumbarton Express bus service.  Normal weekday service and schedules will return tomorrow.

Here’s a quick guide to public transit options for some Independence Day events throughout the Bay Area today.  Much of this will help you avoid drunk driving, parking hassles, and traffic gridlock to and from the festivities.

A “Thank You” To Our Fallen

On behalf of the Silicon Valley Transit Users, I want to thank our fallen service members who gave their lives to protect our Republic and our freedoms.

As a reminder, Silicon Valley public transit services like Caltrain, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and BART are running on a Sunday/Holiday schedule today.  Normal transit service will return on Tuesday.  If you are travelling by bus or rail today, please plan accordingly.

Have a nice and safe day.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

P.S. Notes from our group meeting last month w/ San Jose Mayor (and VTA Board Chair) Sam Liccardo will be posted this week.

Shaking Off and Knocking Out Traffic This Weekend

Taylor Swift concert from 2015 @ Levi’s Stadium. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J8VrwICyLA

Lots of events are happening this Mother’s Day weekend in Silicon Valley.  From a big concert at Levi’s Stadium, to a major mixed martial arts fight card, to two street festivals, to San Jose Giants baseball.  This guide will give you the public transit options you need to help you beat the expected parking and traffic gridlock hassles.