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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2019

APTA names Fernandez chair, new executive committee members

Jeffrey A. Nelson, GM of the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District in Moline, Ill., will serve as vice chair.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2019

Calif.'s VTA lands first of its kind FTA funding allocation for rail extension

The funding streamlines project delivery, allowing VTA to fast track its funding process by more than 14 months.

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NewsAugust 28, 2019

VTA's apprenticeship program is ideal labor/management partnership

Provides mentors, apprenticeships, college credit, career advancement, for incoming and current VTA Operations employees.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

IndyGo taps Santa Clara VTA exec as new president/CEO

Inez Evans will replace current IndyGo President/CEO Michael Terry in mid- to late August.

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NewsJune 25, 2019

Utah Transit Authority names new Executive Director

Carolyn Gonot will become the first woman to lead the agency and is the first top administator not promoted from within the organization.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2019

VTA partners with FTA to pilot expedited project delivery program

VTA discussing participation for BART Phase II Project, a five-mile underground subway through downtown San Jose.   

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

VTA chief receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award' from university group

During her 30-plus-year career, Fernandez has served in leadership roles at some of the largest transportation agencies in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2019

VTA restores hybrid bus batteries in-house for maintenance efficiency

Most transit agencies hire outside specialty mechanics to completely overhaul or replace major components.

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NewsDecember 4, 2018

VTA Fills Vacant Positions by 'Growing Their Own'

Six new Overhead Line workers just graduated from a two-year apprenticeship program with flying colors.  

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2018

Santa Clara VTA adds 2 bomb-sniffing dogs

The canine officers and their Sheriff’s Transit Patrol handlers will begin patrolling the VTA system this week.

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