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Take the Train to the Super Bowl
Transit agencies make a final push from the red zone to encourage people not to drive to the big game. But as usual, cyclists get hosed
February 6, 2026
Weekend Roundup: VTA joins Transit Funding Measure, RSR Bridge Bicyclists Shafted by Caltrans and Co.
Some good news and some very bad news for people who support transportation options in the Bay Area
August 8, 2025
Op-Ed: Public Transportation is Key to Social Mobility
Lessons from the VTA strike
Andy Luu
May 19, 2025
The Armchair Urbanist Goes After BART to San Jose Extension
Even from 3,000 miles away, it's easy to see why the BART extension—as designed—is stupid
April 16, 2025
Memo Calls for Reconsideration of BART Extension Design
Mayor Sam Liccardo is concerned about a potential $3 billion cost overrun for the BART extension to downtown San Jose thanks to the deep-bore concept.
May 10, 2022
Q&A with Assemblyman Marc Berman Over Legislation to Change VTA
Following the recommendations of a 2019 Santa Clara County Grand Jury Report, Assemblymember Marc Berman introduced legislation earlier this year that would dramatically remake the Board of Directors for the Valley Transit Authority (VTA).
April 26, 2021
VTA Leaders Express Doubts about Legislation That Would Change Board Makeup
Critics are emerging of AB 1091, Asm. Marc Berman's bill that would remake the VTA Board
March 11, 2021
VTA Measure B’s Bloated Highway Expansions Leave Transit Unfunded
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)'s proposed 30-year Measure B half-cent sales tax is bloated with billions of dollars in highway traffic expansions. If Santa Clara County voters pass Measure B on November 8, $1.85 billion would be lavished on highway projects while less than half that amount would go to bus, light rail, bicycling, and walking improvements combined over the next 30 years.
October 25, 2016