June Events 2024
June was an exciting month for the Project as we achieved major milestones! The Project Team attended the annual Dia de Portugal Festival and the East Bay Regional Connector Groundbreaking Ceremony and Resource Fair to share the latest updates on the Project. Additionally, we had the honor of planning and hosting the Project’s first Groundbreaking […]
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project – Summer 2024 Newsletter
General Project Update The first half of 2024 has been an exciting time for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project. Our recent milestones, include: Construction: Notice to Proceed and Early Works Construction Federal Transit Administration (FTA): Facilitation of FTA Risk Assessment Workshop and recipient of FTA’s $500 million allocation for the project […]
Santa Clara University’s 4th Annual PowWow
The Project Team had the pleasure of attending Santa Clara University’s 4th Annual PowWow, where we shared how VTA’s BSVII Project will improve transportation and bridge communities. Amidst the vibrant regalia and captivating dances, we were able to connect with the community and highlight the positive impact of the Project!
April Events 2024
In April, the Project Team attended several community events including the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Open House, Viva Calle SoFA, and the annual Spring Train Show where we shared insights on how VTA’s BSVII Project will support active transportation within the community. Shout out to the 400+ community members who stopped by our booths […]
VTA launches official BSVII Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Naming Contest
Join VTA in commemorating the spirit of innovation by submitting an entry to name the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that will bore the five-mile tunnel portion of the project! The tunnel boring machine for VTA’s BART Phase II Extension Project has been ordered and the custom built machine is expected to be delivered in 2025. […]
VTA Board of Directors Approves the BSVII Project Thriving Business Program (TBP)
On March 7, 2024, the VTA Board of Directors approved $15 million over a 5-year period for the Thriving Business Program (TBP) including direct financial assistance for small businesses! This approval marks an important milestone in our commitment to support the local small business community through major construction of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II […]