VTA is developing a new transit service plan
A changing financial outlook has made it clear that the Next Network Plan that was planned to be implemented when BART service to Santa Clara County begins is not financially sustainable.
VTA’s Board of Directors has asked staff to develop a new plan, which we are calling the 2019 New Transit Plan, that would cost about 4 percent less to operate than the Next Network Plan and would place a greater emphasis on increasing ridership.
VTA staff have developed a draft of the 2019 New Transit Plan that builds on the thousands of points of input VTA received while developing the Next Network Plan.
The Draft 2019 New Transit Plan proposes a number of changes while attempting to uphold Board direction and minimize impacts to current riders. We welcome your feedback and participation below.
Draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan
System Map (PDF)
Draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan
Downtown San Jose Map (PDF)
Draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan
Major Changes to Next Network Map (PDF)
Attend a Community Meeting
VTA will hold six community meetings to collect input on the Draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan. Meetings will feature a presentation from VTA staff and opportunities to ask questions and provide input.
| Santa Clara Mission Branch Library 1098 Lexington St, Santa Clara Wednesday, January 30 | 6pm Map |
San Jose Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose Thursday, January 31 | 6pm Map |
| Campbell Community Center Activity Room 1 W Campbell Ave C-31, Campbell Tuesday, February 5 | 6pm Map |
Mountain View Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room 266 Escuela Ave, Mountain View Wednesday, February 6 | 6pm Map |
| Almaden Valley Community Association South Hills Campus of the West Gate Church 6601 Camden Avenue, San Jose Monday, February 11 | 7pm Map |
San Jose State University MLK Library Room 255 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose Tuesday, February 19 | 11am Map |
Request a presentation
Staff are happy to discuss the Draft 2019 New Transit Service Plan at meetings hosted by community organizations and neighborhood groups. Please contact VTA Community Outreach Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at (408) 321-7575 or community.outreach@vta.org to request a meeting.
2019 New Transit Service Plan Schedule
| January and February | Community engagement |
| March | Analyze community input and develop Final 2019 New Transit Service Plan |
| April | Present Final 2019 New Transit Service Plan to VTA Advisory and Standing Committees |
| May | Seek VTA Board adoption of Final 2019 New Transit Service Plan |
| May through October | Implementation preparation |
| October to December | Projected start of BART service to Santa Clara County |