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Keeping our transit systems in reliable condition requires skill, insight, and dedication—qualities our VTA staff bring every day. In this TAM America article, VTA’s Senior Transportation Planner David Mulenga shares his insight on how proactive maintenance and Transit Asset Management (TAM) support a state of good repair across our network, creating safer, more efficient public transit for all. Through this article, you’ll learn how VTA’s commitment to asset management goes beyond basic maintenance, with efforts like the Carbon Reduction Project. As David explains, “I am part of the team that worked on the Carbon Reduction Project; the idea is to identify the impacts from some assets that may be emitting carbon.” Take a moment to read about what David and the Programming & Grants team are doing to help ensure a sustainable, well-kept transit experience: https://lnkd.in/gzJcD6qT

“Through the TOC Grant Program, VTA is empowering communities to take an active role in shaping their future,” said VTA General Manager and CEO Carolyn Gonot More than a dozen community-based organizations and local agencies throughout Santa Clara County received VTA funding through a cutting-edge program to enhance transit-oriented communities. Details: https://bit.ly/4e2FrvS Congratulations to the following recipients: City of San Jose | City of Santa Clara | Carry The Vision| Prosperity Lab | School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza | Palo Alto Forward | Palo Alto Transportation Management Association | Transform | Gilroy Arts Alliance | MACLA | San Martin Neighborhood Association | Arts Mountain View | Cinequest Inc. | Friends of Levitt Pavilion San Jose

ICYMI… NBC Bay Area's Scott Budman took a test ride on our bus as it breezed through the streets of City of San José with Transit Signal Priority made possible by LYT - https://bit.ly/3C0ochC Take a ride on routes 66, 68, 568, 77, 57 and 61 to see for yourself! #publictransit #bayarea #traffic #sanjose

🚈Did you know VTA offers more than just transit service? Transit-Oriented Developments are individual residential and business development projects built on VTA-owned land directly adjacent to a transit stop. Transit-Oriented Communities are vibrant places near transit that include: 🏠 Homes 💼 Jobs 🏞️ Parks 🛍️ Shops All accessible safely and conveniently by transit, cycling, and walking. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Umclkh

VTA is up for 2 awards that YOU can help us win! Catalyze SV nominated us for: ⭐Catalyzing Education Award: Ask VTA ⭐Catalyzing Connectivity Award: Social Media The winners are selected by a public vote. Voting ends on November 14, 2024. Vote: https://bit.ly/4fcOpYj

Three new Light Rail Operators and a Line Instructor have successfully completed the Light Rail Training Program. What they do is very impactful to our community and our agency. Congratulations and welcome aboard! 🎓 #graduation #VTA #publictransit #santaclaracounty #career #transportation #atulocal265

🚈 In 2024 VTA scheduled several ongoing light rail shutdowns to keep the rail infrastructure in good standing. 🚍 Since the first shutdown in April, bus operators completed over 8,000 service hours dedicated to providing bus bridges to ensure riders could still travel to their destinations. 🚧 Although efforts this year are winding down, construction is set to resume in the future. Stay tuned for updates! Details: https://bit.ly/3Y7Zz9R

⚠️In light of recent misinformation in media VTA wants to assure the public that BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension is being built with highest standards of safety. 🚧 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3BRZDU0

VTA’s Real Estate & Transit-Oriented Communities (RETOD/C) team is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as Associate Transit-Oriented Development Project Manager (Associate Real Estate Agent – TOD). The Associate TOD Project Manager will play a crucial role in creating vibrant, equitable, transit-oriented communities throughout Santa Clara County. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across multiple public- and private-sector stakeholders. A passion for sustainable urban development and a collaborative, adaptable approach are vital. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and community organizations, and are committed to making it easier to live and work in Silicon Valley without needing a car, we encourage you to apply. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3U7jepl

We appreciate the thoughtful reporting of the Silicon Valley Business Journal's Clare Fonstein about VTA's part in creating more housing for our housing starved Santa Clara County. https://lnkd.in/g6u434-a