We're running extra trains as #SB50 fans arrive, but trains may still be crowded https://t.co/JX3jtLJVNW pic.twitter.com/4mTx3bRb12
— VTA (@VTA) February 1, 2016
Both Super Bowl 50 teams have landed and are in their hotels. This is the start “Super Bowl Week” where Sunday’s game will be hyped up. All this week, many football celebration events in San Francisco and San Jose will take place. These are detailed in the Super Bowl 50 transit guide just finished.
Monday’s Super Bowl 50 activities culminate with Super Bowl Opening Night at SAP Center in San Jose. The transit guide to SAP Center details all train and bus alternatives to driving and parking hassles.
Even with extra trains added, expect standing room only (SRO) conditions on BART, Caltrain, and especially VTA light rail as fans shuttle between events in San Jose and San Francisco. If you frequently use these transit agencies, allow extra travel time this week. If possible, leave early so that you avoid these crowds.
Also, expect standing-room only conditions on VTA bus lines serving downtown San Jose like the 522 Rapid, 323 limited stop, 22 and 64.
Keep up with the transit alerts in the San Jose area by following @svtransitupdts on Twitter.
More info later this week…
Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users