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Next group of BART stations in Silicon Valley to include private development

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Read the article in the Silicon Valley Business Journal VTA is finally initiating a much needed discussion with developers that is key to us ever seeing the Five Wounds Urban Village that we have been working on for fifteen years. This is a significant step forward by both VTA and the City of San Jose. We’ve been urging more aggressive pursuit of development at the Alum Rock site for a year, knowing that such development would be key to getting … Continue reading →

Envision Silicon Valley Meeting: 09 SEP 2015 at 6:00 PM

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The Transit Justice Alliance is hosting a meeting on the Envision Silicon Valley process, co-presented with VTA, on Wednesday, Sept 9th, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. To get more information and to RSVP, go to: Speak up for Great Transportation Please consider joining us!

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VTA Alum Rock Community Working Group (CWG) Report

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The Community Working Group for the Alum Rock BART station met last week. We heard reports on various topics, including Ridership demographics (we asked for more detail) A history of the evolution of the design for BART Phase II (from Berryessa to Santa Clara) A report from the City of San Jose on a “connectivity” study completed by consultants in July (focusing on pedestrian and bicycle access). A report from the City of San Jose on the US-101/Mabury Road interchange … Continue reading →

Alum Rock CWG meeting Wednesday, August 12

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VTA’s Alum Rock Community Working Group will meet on Wednesday, August 12, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 4-7 p.m. On the agenda for 4-6 p.m: Project Status Report by VTA Staff Report on City Projects within the BART corridor (including Five Wounds Trail) by City Staff Financial Update Envision (ballot measure) Update. Special Topic, 6-7 p.m. — Alum Rock Alternative Concept. VTA is considering the option of bringing BART over Highway 101 at Silver Creek rather than under 101 closer … Continue reading →

VTA’s Envision Silicon Valley Survey

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VTA’s Envision Silicon Valley effort takes a close look at Santa Clara County’s transportation needs to prepare for a potential 2016 transportation sales tax ballot measure. VTA will look at multiple potential revenue sources and projects representing all modes of transportation—transit, local roads, pavement, highways and active transportation. If you wish to participate, go the the Envision Silicon Valley (link) web site and take the new survey. Make sure your voice is heard.

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