Category: Transit Alerts

VTA Bus Service Changes As Of TODAY

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Bus service in Santa Clara County is changing to enable more connections with Caltrain’s new schedule. To that end, VTA has made several changes to bus service in several areas to make that happen. Here are more details on these and other bus service changes effective today.

Another highlight of these changes involves the 61 or 62 bus lines. These bus service changes re-enable true 15 minute frequencies – particularly along Bascom Avenue between San Jose and Campbell.

What do YOU think about these bus service changes that VTA has made today? Will it help you leave your car and take the bus?  What would have to happen Please comment below.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

VTA Light Rail Repairs Complete; Other Bus and Rail Issues Today

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VTA light rail repair work north of downtown San Jose has completed. According to the San Jose Mercury News, light rail has returned to normal service in the area. Also, bus lines 66 and 181 are back on their regular work.

Meanwhile, in downtown Mountain View, construction at the Transit Center has forced VTA to move the 35 bus stop away from the bus lanes. The temporary bus stop for the 35 is on the north side of Hope Street, between W. Evelyn Ave. and Villa Street. The temporary bus stop will be in effect all day today while construction takes place.

Finally, in the East Bay, rail repair work between San Leandro and Bay Fair stations has forced BART to run shuttle buses between the stations in both directions. The shuttle buses are being run by AC Transit. As a result, BART is advising passengers to allow 30-60 minutes extra travel time this weekend. BART tracks in the affected area are expected to reopen on Monday at 4am.  Also, BART is still running shuttle train service  In particular, this applies to those of you going to tonight’s Golden State Warriors basketball game at Oracle Arena at 5pm.

Additional information on VTA bus and light rail service can be obtained by calling (408)321-2300 or by visiting the agency’s web site. More information on BART service can be obtained by calling (510)465-2278 or by visiting BART’s web site.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

Super Bowl 50 (Transit Hell) Week

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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

Quarterly Bus Service Changes Today

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Today marks the start of many Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus service changes. Find out how YOU are affected in Santa Clara County as of today.

Attend Silicon Valley University? VTA will have an extra 180 northbound bus at 9:05pm from Lundy and Fortune in San Jose. This extra bus will go directly to Fremont BART station, and runs Monday-Friday when school is in session.

What do YOU think about this set of VTA’s quarterly bus service changes? Please comment below.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users

Happy 4th Of July!

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Source: www.healthline.com

On behalf of the Silicon Valley Transit Users, I want to wish everyone a Happy Safe (and Sane!) Fourth of July.

For July 4, VTA will run extra light rail trains into downtown San Jose to support the fireworks show in the downtown area. VTA will also have increased light rail service to support the fireworks show at Great America Park in Santa Clara, which is set to start around 10pm.

Also, Caltrain will run extra trains from San Francisco after 11pm to support the fireworks show along the city’s piers and docks.

The San Jose Giants are in town hosting Visalia this weekend. Fireworks shows occur after both games, which start at 6:30pm. Our guide lists VTA bus service to and from Municipal Stadium which help you beat the expected traffic gridlock before and after the game and fireworks.

Stay safe and sane today and this weekend!

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users