VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project – Spring 2025 Newsletter
UPDATE: On 5/5/25, this post was updated to provide the current construction hours at the West Portal site at Newhall Yard & Maintenance Facility, which are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. An update will be shared as soon as the extended hours and Saturday work for construction is confirmed to begin. BSVII Project […]
Cost-Saving Revision Advances BARTSV Tunnel Work
The Santa Clara County Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors took another major step in advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project by authorizing an amendment to the Kiewit Shea Traylor Joint Venture’s (KST) Tunnel and Trackwork Contract (CP2) to facilitate preparatory efforts and construction of the large shaft structure from which tunnel […]
BART Silicon Valley Extension Project Implements Major Cost Reductions
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Board of Directors recently took a major step towards advancing VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project directing the Project team to advance major cost saving concepts to help reduce the overall Project cost. This action supports the BSVII Project advancing through the federal funding process. These cost saving […]
VTA Unveils Project Microsite for the BART Phase II Project
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a special Microsite dedicated to the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project! This innovative Microsite is seamlessly integrated within VTA.org and serves as a gateway to the future of transit in Silicon Valley, offering the community an immersive and informative experience with […]
VTA’s BSVII Project: What’s Next
VTA’s 6-mile BART Silicon Valley Extension Project made history with an extraordinary commitment of funding from the federal government. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) committed to making available $5.1 billion in federal funds, the second largest in the history of its Capital Investment Grant program. The project endeavors to complete the public transportation ring around […]
VTA awards Construction Management Contract to Bechtel for BSVII Project
SAN JOSÉ, Calif. – Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) awarded a $490 million contract for construction management services in support of the BART Silicon Valley extension to Bechtel Corporation for a 10-year period ending June 2034. “This contract award represents a significant step toward putting processes and systems in place to get a shovel in […]