BART to San Jose will ride on old tires
Paul Rogers - 11/22/2010
Thousands of cars are expected to be removed from Bay Area freeways with the project to extend BART to San Jose.
Paul Rogers - 11/22/2010
Thousands of cars are expected to be removed from Bay Area freeways with the project to extend BART to San Jose.
BART tram's critics crunch numbers
Denis Cuff - 09/06/2010
With a key vote nearing on a planned BART rail extension to Oakland International Airport, critics have released study results concluding that the $484 million project should be scrapped in favor of a cheaper express bus service.
Denis Cuff - 09/06/2010
With a key vote nearing on a planned BART rail extension to Oakland International Airport, critics have released study results concluding that the $484 million project should be scrapped in favor of a cheaper express bus service.
BART San Jose extension gets $40M
David Goll - 06/30/2010
The BART extension project from Fremont to San Jose's Berryessa district will receive another $40 million in state traffic congestion relief funds.
David Goll - 06/30/2010
The BART extension project from Fremont to San Jose's Berryessa district will receive another $40 million in state traffic congestion relief funds.
VTA posts progress on line extension
Staff - 06/28/2010
Last week, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) received notification that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a record of decision for the first 10-mile phase of the BART Silicon Valley project. The decision means VTA satisfied certain environmental review requirements for the $2.1 billion, 10-mile Berryessa extension, according to the agency.
Staff - 06/28/2010
Last week, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) received notification that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a record of decision for the first 10-mile phase of the BART Silicon Valley project. The decision means VTA satisfied certain environmental review requirements for the $2.1 billion, 10-mile Berryessa extension, according to the agency.
BART extension eligible for federal funding
Gary Richards - 02/04/2010
After years of trying and failing, the BART extension to San Jose has finally qualified for federal funds, with up to $900 million on the line.
Gary Richards - 02/04/2010
After years of trying and failing, the BART extension to San Jose has finally qualified for federal funds, with up to $900 million on the line.
Herhold: Why BART to San Jose is a bad idea
Scott Herhold - 01/25/2008
More than 35 years ago, Roy Nakadegawa stood up in protest when the city staff of Berkeley presented a plan to widen Hearst Avenue, a residential street that runs along the north side of the University of California campus. To the relief of the residents, the veteran civil engineer was able to show that better timing on traffic lights could accommodate the traffic.
Scott Herhold - 01/25/2008
More than 35 years ago, Roy Nakadegawa stood up in protest when the city staff of Berkeley presented a plan to widen Hearst Avenue, a residential street that runs along the north side of the University of California campus. To the relief of the residents, the veteran civil engineer was able to show that better timing on traffic lights could accommodate the traffic.
BART battle pits San Jose neighborhoods
Barry Witt - 09/26/2007
On most issues, folks who live in the neighborhoods just east of downtown San Jose get along fine.
Barry Witt - 09/26/2007
On most issues, folks who live in the neighborhoods just east of downtown San Jose get along fine.
Mayor Reed backs downtown BART station
Barry Witt - 09/15/2007
Despite the need for a costly seismic retrofit, San Jose should continue pursuing the historic Bank of America building as the future home of a downtown BART station, Mayor Chuck Reed said Friday.
Barry Witt - 09/15/2007
Despite the need for a costly seismic retrofit, San Jose should continue pursuing the historic Bank of America building as the future home of a downtown BART station, Mayor Chuck Reed said Friday.
BART puts upgraded service on hold
Denis Cuff - 06/13/2007
BART apparently is applying the brakes to a proposal to upgrade weeknight and weekend service for lack of money _- at least for now.
Denis Cuff - 06/13/2007
BART apparently is applying the brakes to a proposal to upgrade weeknight and weekend service for lack of money _- at least for now.
BART plan would require costly seismic upgrade
Barry Witt - 05/26/2007
San Jose's dream of building a grand downtown entry for a future BART line is in serious jeopardy because of new findings that the historic Bank of America building would require a roughly $40 million seismic retrofit to house the station.
Barry Witt - 05/26/2007
San Jose's dream of building a grand downtown entry for a future BART line is in serious jeopardy because of new findings that the historic Bank of America building would require a roughly $40 million seismic retrofit to house the station.
Audit sobers BART's South Bay plan
Gary Richards - 03/27/2007
Plans to shorten the BART extension to the South Bay are gaining momentum, following a critical audit released this week on the financial difficulties facing the Valley Transportation Authority.
Gary Richards - 03/27/2007
Plans to shorten the BART extension to the South Bay are gaining momentum, following a critical audit released this week on the financial difficulties facing the Valley Transportation Authority.
VTA Review: 'Kill BART to SJ'
Lisa Pampuch - 03/27/2007
"It's like dejavu all over again." Major League Baseball manager and malapropism king Yogi Berra.
Lisa Pampuch - 03/27/2007
"It's like dejavu all over again." Major League Baseball manager and malapropism king Yogi Berra.
VTA audit prompts rethinking on BART
Gary Richards - 03/24/2007
Plans to shorten the BART extension to the South Bay are gaining momentum, following a critical audit released this week on the financial difficulties facing the Valley Transportation Authority.
Gary Richards - 03/24/2007
Plans to shorten the BART extension to the South Bay are gaining momentum, following a critical audit released this week on the financial difficulties facing the Valley Transportation Authority.
Proposed BART plan inches along
Nick Veronin - 02/26/2007
Realization of the proposed plan to connect the Bay Area Rapid Transit system to Silicon Valley - a project that has been talked about for years - is close. But don't go lighting your cigars just yet.
Nick Veronin - 02/26/2007
Realization of the proposed plan to connect the Bay Area Rapid Transit system to Silicon Valley - a project that has been talked about for years - is close. But don't go lighting your cigars just yet.
Transit agency's requirements take the cake
Phillip Matier - 02/18/2007
If red tape were edible, the folks over at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority would be feasting in style.
Phillip Matier - 02/18/2007
If red tape were edible, the folks over at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority would be feasting in style.
Transportation leader could give BART a boost
Gary Richards - 02/14/2007
A Silicon Valley transportation leader has been named to the state board with the most power over highway projects, giving the valley critical influence as hundreds of millions of transportation dollars will be divvied up in coming years.
Gary Richards - 02/14/2007
A Silicon Valley transportation leader has been named to the state board with the most power over highway projects, giving the valley critical influence as hundreds of millions of transportation dollars will be divvied up in coming years.
BART funding is a sign of hope
Staff - 02/08/2007
You can't quite hear the horn yet, but BART just got a little closer to downtown San Jose.
Staff - 02/08/2007
You can't quite hear the horn yet, but BART just got a little closer to downtown San Jose.
BART Eco-Meetings open to public
Serdar Tumgoren - 02/07/2007
County residents will have four chances this month to comment on a draft environmental report on plans to extend light rail service from Fremont to San Jose.
Serdar Tumgoren - 02/07/2007
County residents will have four chances this month to comment on a draft environmental report on plans to extend light rail service from Fremont to San Jose.
San Jose BART funds irk some
Edward Carpenter - 02/03/2007
Some Bay Area rail advocates are miffed by Thursday's announcement of $364 million in new state funding to design a Bay Area Rapid Transit extension from Fremont to San Jose and Santa Clara, saying it is a waste of taxpayers' money.
Edward Carpenter - 02/03/2007
Some Bay Area rail advocates are miffed by Thursday's announcement of $364 million in new state funding to design a Bay Area Rapid Transit extension from Fremont to San Jose and Santa Clara, saying it is a waste of taxpayers' money.
VTA to get state money for BART extension
Gary Richards - 02/02/2007
The California Transportation Commission approved spending $364 million Thursday for the BART to San Jose project, funds first earmarked under then-Gov. Gray Davis but frozen during the state budget crisis following the dot-com bust.
Gary Richards - 02/02/2007
The California Transportation Commission approved spending $364 million Thursday for the BART to San Jose project, funds first earmarked under then-Gov. Gray Davis but frozen during the state budget crisis following the dot-com bust.