On behalf of the Silicon Valley Transit Users, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Several transit New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions continue today and tomorrow.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will have FREE bus and light rail service from 8pm New Year’s Eve until 5am New Year’s Day.
In addition, Caltrain will have FREE service system-wide from 8pm until the end of service early Thursday morning. From 12:45am-2:15am New Year’s Day, Caltrain will have southbound service from San Francisco at 15 minutes and 45 minutes after the hour. Trains leave at the times specified above or when full, whichever is sooner.
As for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains: service will run every 20 minutes until 3am Thursday morning. This service will primarily support the fireworks show on the Embarcadero in San Francisco at midnight.
Note that neither VTA, BART nor Caltrain allow alcohol aboard trains – particularly after 9pm. If found with alcohol, expect to be asked to leave the train.
Please take advantage of these transit services to avoid having to drive home in gridlock – possibly drunk. Should you still need to drive home in your automobile and you’re drunk, call AAA at 1(800)222-4357 and ask the operator for a free “Tipsy Tow” home.
Let’s all be careful out there. Have a Happy, Safe, and Sane New Year!
Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users