VTA Unveils Project Microsite for the BSVII 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 […]
VTA Breaks Ground on Final Phase of BART Extension Project
On Friday, June 14th Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held a historic groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of its West Portal facility. This is the site where the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) will be assembled and launched to bore the five-mile underground tunnel for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension […]
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 […]