Category: Group News

News about and featuring the Silicon Valley Transit Users.

Happy New Year 2015!

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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

Some Catching Up To Do

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Now that I have finally settled in my new home (more on that in a future post), look for the following stories on the blog within the next week:

  • East San Jose residents fight a VTA proposal to eliminate a BART stop on 28th Street by Five Wounds Church
  • An upcoming meeting next week in East San Jose regarding public for more bike lanes in that area
  • The real reason why VTA’s ticket vending machines were down all day recently
  • More on how we all can help make VTA buses and light rail run ON TIME

Look for blog posts on these – and more – coming soon.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

Group Meeting This Thursday

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On Thursday, April 24, our next group meeting takes place at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center, 48 S. 7th Street in San Jose.

There will be follow-up on issues such as

  • The need for pedestrian, motorist and cyclist safety tips for everyone
  • VTA transit service plans for the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara
  • Ways YOU can help keep VTA buses and light rail running on time

There will also be a brief discussion of two political races (the San Jose Mayoral race and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office) and how both races affect every bus and train rider in Santa Clara County.

See you on Thursday!

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

Ten Dead In Tour Bus vs. Semi Collision

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Yesterday evening, ten people died in a collision between a Silverado Stages tour bus and a FedEx semi truck on Interstate 5 in Orland. The area is 90 miles north of Sacramento.

The tour bus was filled with students and their chaperones headed to Humboldt State University on a campus tour. It was one of three tour buses headed to the campus. Those who perished so far are five students and five adults – including the drivers of the collided semi and tour bus.

Let all of us in Silicon Valley and nationwide mourn those who perished. Also, let’s keep those who survived in our thoughts and prayers.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users