News and information about transportation and mass transit issues in the county.

• Caltrain Deal With High Speed Rail Authority Assures Local Input - April 16, 2009
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• Transportation Projects Back on Schedule Due to Innovative Partnership - March 5, 2009
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• Stimulus Package Brings Transportation Funds to Santa Clara County - March 19, 2009
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• Construction on Bart Warm Springs Extension to Start Soon - February 5, 2009
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• MTC Expands 511 Service - February 20, 2009
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• Bicycling to Work Is Getting Easier - November 7, 2008
  Using bicycles as part of your commute to and from work provides a whole host of benefits.
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• Caltrain Electrification on the Horizon - August 21, 2008
  As a member of the Caltrain Board of Directors for the past seven years, I am excited about the potential electrification of train operations.
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• Caltrain Offers Alternative to Deadlocked Daily Commute - April 24, 2008
  Anyone who commutes by car in the South Bay knows all too well how commute times have crept up and gas prices have skyrocketed...
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• Using Public Transit to Cope with Higher Gas Prices - March 20, 2008
  Like many of you, I'm always looking for ways to help the environment and save money. ...
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• Caltrain Plans for Expected 58 Percent Rider Increase Over Next Decade - Jan. 10, 2008
  Caltrain is currently preparing a Short Range Travel Plan, intended to cover the coming fiscal year through fiscal year 2017. As a member of Caltrain's Board for seven years, I am pleased with the ambitious changes that Caltrain intends to implement in the near future. ...
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• VTA Sets Aside Funding to Link Airport to Transit - Jan. 10, 2008
  The Airport People Mover linking up to Mineta San Jose International Airport is one step closer to becoming a reality. ...
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• VTA Gears up for Big Changes - Dec. 13, 2007
  Beginning Jan. 14, the Valley Transportation Authority will overhaul its existing network of bus service to provide more frequent and effective service on core routes. ...
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• High-Speed Rail Should Come Through Santa Clara County - Dec. 13, 2007
  For more than 10 years, state transportation planners have been chasing the dream of high-speed trains uniting the Bay Area with the major cities in Southern California. ...
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• Regional Bay Area Rail Plan Would Ease Congested Commutes - Aug. 30, 2007
  Bay Area commuters spend a total of about 144,000 hours creeping along in congested traffic on a typical weekday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. ...
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• Transportation Issues Facing Santa Clara County - March 14, 2007
  Maintaining roads in County pockets, keeping expressways in good condition, planning regional and local public transportation, and regulating local airports fall under Santa Clara County's transportation duties. ...
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• Keeping Traffic Safe in Santa Clara County - March 14, 2007
  Thousands of commuters hit the road every day in their cars, on their bicycles, and on public transportation. With so many of our residents braving Santa Clara County's traffic, our county government must take a strong interest in keeping everyone safe. ...
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• Funding Approved for Safe School Routes and Roadways - Feb. 5, 2007
  Children need safe routes to get to school, and the students of Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose will soon have a safer way to cross Lawrence Expressway. ...
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