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fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley transit agency joins regional sales tax effort - San Jose Spotlight

We have to got to do something to change what is being shown as deficits over the next 10 years, 14 years. We can at least know that we can address whatever's in front of us for a relatively short period of time with this measure ... providing us enough time to start developing those changes necessary to the business model and to the things we've gotta do as an agency.
San Francisco
#public-transit
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Capitol Expressway is Changing: 1-Year Milestone for Improved Public Transit in East San Jose

The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project (EBRC) is a significant public transportation initiative in East San Jose, spanning 2.4 miles with new VTA stations.
Silicon Valley
#bart-expansion
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silicon Valley transit agency looks for solutions to looming deficit - San Jose Spotlight

VTA must diversify revenue streams as sales tax reliance poses risks amid economic challenges.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Bus drivers to get a pay raise after 17-day strike

VTA grants pay raises after 17-day strike, addressing compensation needs amidst looming budget deficits.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silicon Valley transit workers overwhelmingly approve contract - San Jose Spotlight

"The sense that we got was because of the amount of time it took to get to this point, some folks were just either frustrated or they were just tired and wanted to move on," said Raj Singh.
Austin
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Humpday Headlines: ICE Agents Ask San Jose Police For Help With Protesters

ICE agents required police assistance during an operation due to protestors.
Arrest made in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing case.
VTA workers approve new contract post strike negotiation.
Oakland's police department needs 200 more officers for adequate staffing.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

VTA union votes to ratify new contract offer

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority workers ratified a new contract after a historic strike, securing a 14.5% wage increase over four years.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

VTA workers approve new contract to raise wages and improve benefits, ending months-long conflict

VTA workers ratified a new contract, ending a protracted conflict marked by negotiations and a historic strike.
#labor-unions
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

VTA completes purchase of San Jose office tower for new headquarters

Buying this 488 South Almaden site is one of the best fiscal decisions the VTA has ever made.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

San Jose BART extension: Why hasn't VTA released the report that could offer millions in savings?

Critics have long questioned the 2018 decision, especially in light of the ballooning project cost, which has risen from $4.7 billion in 2014 to $12.75 billion.
Silicon Valley real estate
Austin
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

VTA finalizes contracts with three unions, excludes frontline workers - San Jose Spotlight

VTA's frontline workers impacted as three out of four unions ratify contracts, leaving ATU Local 265 in ongoing negotiations.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

Transit Workers Staying on the Job without a Contract, after Appellate Court Denies Appeal

The Appellate Court of the Sixth District upheld a ruling that ended a two and a half week-long strike by VTA employees, allowing services to resume.
Austin
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Ruling to end VTA strike upheld by appeals court - San Jose Spotlight

The appellate court's denial of the writ petition allows VTA to continue to serve our customers. We are hopeful that ATU will return to bargaining.
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