On behalf of the Silicon Valley Transit Users, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas today.
In case you did not know: all Silicon Valley transit agencies (VTA, Caltrain, SamTrans et al.) are running a Sunday/Holiday schedule today. Regular weekday service will return tomorrow.
If you must travel today, please be careful out there. Once again, Merry Christmas.
Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users
Changes to Silicon Valley bus and rail schedules are being made this month. As regular service is being operated today (October 9), the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) made changes to several bus line schedules in Santa Clara County. Some of the schedule changes enable better connections with the Caltrain commuter rail service. Read up on the service changes here and learn how YOU will be affected by these changes.
Speaking of Caltrain: several fare changes were made on October 1:
This is in addition to the changes Caltrain made to its Monday thru Friday schedule, to increase “operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.” These changes were approved by Caltrain’s Joint Powers Board back in August.
What are your thoughts on the schedule and fare changes at VTA and Caltrain? Please discuss them in comments below.
Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users
Ride Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Dumbarton Express, or SamTrans buses to the Palo Alto Transit Center? Due to a pavement repair project on University Circle, the Palo Alto Transit Center will be closed from August 8 at 4am until September 22.
Learn how YOU will be affected by the Transit Center’s temporary closure below.
On behalf of the Silicon Valley Transit Users, let’s thank our fallen brothers and sisters in our Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives for our Republic. They remind us that the freedom we enjoy (and sometimes take for granted) is never free.
This is also a reminder that all Silicon Valley transit agencies like Caltrain, SamTrans, VTA, and BART are running on a Sunday/Holiday schedule today. Normal weekday service will resume on Tuesday.
Let’s make sure today is meaningful for those who have lost a family member who served in our Armed Forces.
Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users
Due to city sewer replacement work, the Palo Alto Transit Center will be closed for bus service until January 27. As a result, SamTrans and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus riders must board buses on El Camino Real and Quarry, near Stanford Shopping Center. Here is the SamTrans bus boarding plan and the VTA bus boarding plan during the work. Staff from both agencies are expected to be on hand to assist those who need transfers between these buses and Caltrain. Meanwhile, Caltrain will still serve the Transit Center.