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On-demand transit service Milpitas SMART officially launches

There’s a new app-based transit service in town, and it’s called Milpitas SMART.  SMART stands for Simple Mobile Access to Reliable Transit. The service officially...

VTA to require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID

A new policy put in place by The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) mandates that all company employees and independent contractors soon be...

Prop 22 wins in a landslide

Is it appropriate to call Prop 22’s recent victory, in which it took nearly 59% of the vote, a landslide? Or is “landslide” more...

BART officially opens in Milpitas; service to begin Saturday

Milpitas elected officials along with VTA and BART officials opened the city’s BART station and VTA transit hub Friday, marking a moment decades in...

BART will open in Milpitas and San Jose on June 13, 2020

A follow-up from our article last week: Yesterday, local officials announced that the long-awaited BART stations in Milpitas and San Jose would be opening on...

Milpitas and Berryessa BART stations aiming for June opening

The Milpitas and Berryessa BART stations are getting ready for business, with sights set on June for the official opening date. In a conversation with...

VTA announces changes to ensure safety and social distancing on vehicles

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has announced new policies and procedures to ensure adequate social distancing and safety on its vehicles.  As a baseline...

VTA issues reminder that it remains open

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has spread word to make clear that it remains open and on schedule despite the countywide “shelter in...

City-funded Shuttle Plan fails to pass committee, other options explored

The Milpitas City Council Tuesday (10/8) rejected a plan from the city manager’s office to provide residents with a shuttle service centered around the city’s...

Milpitas Police Department Eyeing BART Contract

At April 2, 2019’s City Council meeting, Milpitas Police Chief Armando Corpuz addressed the City Council in regard to a request from the Santa...

Futuristic Transit Loop in Milpitas’ Future?

This past Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Milpitas resident and activist Rob Means brought a preliminary plan for a high-tech “loop” before the Milpitas City...

VTA Service Changes in Milpitas Planned for 1/18-1/22

Between 1/18 and 1/22, VTA’s regular service will be changed up. Starting on 1/18, elevated light rail tracks are scheduled to be repaired in...

FYI: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Offering Free Rides on New Year’s Eve

Note: In light of New Year’s Eve’s status for increased drunk driving and car accidents, The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has extended...

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