Person seen dangerously clinging to VTA light rail as it speeds along track
Valley Transportation Authority is investigating an incident where a person appears to be clinging to and riding one of its light rail vehicles while in motion.
VTA reaches settlement with families of 8 victims of 2021 shooting
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced a settlement Friday with the families of eight victims of last year's shooting at the Guadalupe Light Rail Yard.
49ers home opener set for Sunday; fans excited, but rain possible
The 49ers are set for the home opener vs. Seattle on Sunday. Rain is in the forecast, but that's not keeping fans from getting excited. Extra bus and light rail service is available from VTA.
Pilot program launches for transit pass compatible with all Bay Area transit agencies
A two-year pilot project launched this week that will examine the viability of a transit pass that is compatible with every public transit agency in the nine-county Bay Area.
VTA driver allegedly threatened 'some shooting' over COVID policy
A bus driver for the Valley Transportation Authority arrested last month on suspicion of making a criminal threat of gun violence was allegedly upset over the agency's COVID vaccine policy.
Union speaks out about safety of VTA drivers and operators after recent attack
Just in the month of May alone, there were 10 assaults against VTA drivers and rail operators. VTA says it’s doing all that it can to keep them safe, but the union doesn’t think it’s enough.
Sheriff's officials seek help in locating suspect in VTA bus operator assault
Santa Clara County sheriff’s officials called on the public for its help in identifying a man wanted in connection with the assault of a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus operator last month, sending him to the hospital with serious injuries.
BART will raise ride fare July 1, riders slow to return
The latest rate increase had been postponed since January and despite record-breaking gas prices, riders have been slow to return.
VTA riders remember shooting tragedy and workers one year later
As the families and the community try to go on, the city of San Jose has designated May 26th as a Day of Remembrance.
'This is really happening:' 911 dispatchers kept calm during VTA mass shooting chaos
"Sometimes this is the worst day of some of their lives," said Latisha Thompson, a call taker with San Jose police. "You just want to make sure you're there for every aspect of what they're telling you."
Families of those killed in VTA mass shooting sues sheriff, transit agency
Exactly one year after nine Valley Transportation Authority employees were killed, the families of those killed in the VTA shooting have filed wrongful death suits, alleging that the people in charge did not adequately do enough to prevent the deadliest mass shooting in Bay Area history.
Memorial, ceremonies to mark one year since VTA mass shooting
Today marks one year since the mass shooting at the Santa Clara VTA Guadalupe light rail yard that claimed 10 lives: Nine employees were killed by a co-worker and one person who witnessed the shooting died by suicide weeks later.
San Jose and VTA mark a grim anniversary
The City of San Jose and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) are getting ready to mark a grim anniversary. Thursday will mark one year since a disgruntled employee shot and killed nine of his co-workers at the VTA light rail yard.
VTA workers construct 'eternal flame' memorial for coworkers killed in mass shooting
Next week will mark the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard that claimed 10 lives. To honor those coworkers, a group of employees constructed a special tribute — an eternal flame.
VTA building where San Jose mass shooting took place demolished
VTA made the decision to demolish Building B at their Guadalupe Light Rail Yard, so employees, especially those traumatized by last year's mass shooting, would never have to go back there.
VTA begins demolition of light rail yard where mass shooting occurred
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority crews on Wednesday began demolition of a building at a light-rail yard in San Jose where last year a disgruntled VTA employee fatally shot several of his co-workers before killing himself.
VTA wants the public's help to reduce traffic fatalities
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority wants the public's help to reduce traffic fatalities in Santa Clara County.
VTA to require workers be vaccinated against COVID
Santa Clara County's transit agency is finalizing plans to require all workers be vaccinated against COVID.
VTA reaches collective bargaining agreement that includes appreciation pay for union members
A three-year collective bargaining agreement was approved Thursday between Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and workers from the transit union.
Employee complaints spike at Santa Clara County's VTA
Data received by San Jose Spotlight shows 129 complaints have been filed with VTA's Office of Civil Rights as of Dec. 9. That is significantly higher compared to last year, when employees filed 76 complaints.