VTA announces service reductions, public meetings
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has announced that budget shortfalls will result in service reductions throughout the Valley. Cyclists who use transit as part of their commute may need to adjust their routes or schedules.
From VTA:
"Due to continuing declines in economic conditions, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is proposing to reduce bus and light rail services.
On August 10-13, 2009, VTA will hold seven public meetings to discuss the proposed transit service reduction plan and to obtain the public’s comments on the plan at its October 1, 2009 meeting.
If the VTA Board of Directors approves the plan, the transit service reductions will take effect on January 11, 2010.
The general public is invited to attend any of these meetings."
Meetings are scheduled as follows:
Campbell
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Community Room
1 West Campbell Avenue, Campbell
This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 26 and 60.
San Jose
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
County Government Center, Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium
70 West Hedding Street, San Jose
This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 61, 62, 66, 181 and VTA Light Rail.
Mountain View
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
City of Mountain View, Council Chambers
500 Castro Street, Mountain View
This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 22, 35, 51, 52, 522 and VTA Light rail.
San Jose
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
San Jose Public Library, Almaden Branch
6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose
This location is served by VTA Bus Line 63.
San Jose
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Roberto Cruz - Alum Rock Branch Public Library
3090 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose
This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 25, 45 and 71.
Milpitas
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Milpitas Public Library, Room A
160 N. Main Street, Milpitas
This location is served by VTA Bus Line 66.
To learn more and see a list of proposed reductions, navigate to http://www.vta.org/servicereductions/.
