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🚨 We're Hiring: Transportation Planner I/II - BSVII Project🚨 Join the team supporting one of the Bay Area’s most transformative infrastructure projects — the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension! We're looking for a proactive, collaborative, and community-focused professional to support stakeholder engagement and help shape the future of transit in Santa Clara County. 🛤️ Be part of a once-in-a-generation project 📍 Work at the heart of Silicon Valley 🤝 Collaborate with planners, engineers & outreach teams Apply by July 30, 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/3ICyTKi #TransportationJobs #UrbanPlanning #BARTSiliconValley #VTAJobs #TransitCareers #PublicEngagement #InfrastructureJobs #BayAreaJobs

We’re proud to announce that VTA has been designated a Certified Age-Friendly Employer by the Age-Friendly Institute, the first public transit agency in California to receive this national distinction. This recognition reflects our strategic approach to workforce development and our belief that age diversity is a business advantage. At VTA, more than 950 employees aged 50+ bring deep institutional knowledge, mentorship, and stability to every part of our operations, from bus operations to engineering, planning, and management. As a Certified Age-Friendly Employer, we are committed to: ✅ Reducing training and turnover costs by retaining experienced professionals ✅ Driving innovation and customer satisfaction through multigenerational collaboration ✅ Strengthening operational continuity with mature, skilled teams ✅ Tapping into the full spectrum of workforce talent to meet current and future needs Investing in experience is more than the right thing to do; it’s a key to organizational resilience and service excellence in a competitive labor market. #AgeFriendlyEmployer #WorkforceStrategy #PublicTransitLeadership #InclusiveWorkplace #TalentManagement #AgeDiversity #VTA

VTA wrapped up a memorable week in San Francisco at #APTArail25, where industry leaders came together to advance the future of rail through sessions focused on technology, operations, safety, planning, workforce development, and more. 👏 A special highlight: VTA was honored with the 2025 Certificate of Merit for Light Rail/Streetcar Safety—a recognition of the outstanding work led by our System Safety & Security team to protect our riders, employees, and community. We were proud to be represented by team members from across the agency, including the General Manager, Transit Maintenance, Government Affairs, Operations, Service & Capital Planning, Human Resources, System Safety & Security, Procurement, and the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project team. Thank you to American Public Transportation Association for a great conference and the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the future of public transportation. #RailSafety #Transit #Innovation #PublicTransportation #SiliconValley #BayArea #WorkforceDevelopment #Safety

🚇VTA is seeking proposals for Stakeholder Engagement and Community Relations Support for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project! 📍This exciting project includes a 6-mile BART extension—5 miles underground—with 4 new stations and a storage yard and maintenance facility. The selected firm will help engage the community, support station design outreach, and assist with public communications during construction. 📅 Pre-Proposal Conference: July 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM 📬 Proposals Due: July 29, 2025 📄 Learn more and download the RFP: https://bit.ly/44uA99x #vtabsv2 #bartsiliconvalley #TransitEngagement #VTA #CommunityOutreach #PublicEngagement

VTA marked a milestone in small business engagement today as more than 250 attendees and 65 exhibitors participated in its second annual Contracts & Contacts event setting a new record for the agency’s largest small business outreach to date. “After the last event, we more than doubled in size... VTA helped us grow and take on more complex projects.” – Bruce Giron, President/CEO of Giron Construction Events like these are part of our long-term commitment to helping Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) find a clearer path into public infrastructure contracting and strengthen overall market competition. “When more qualified businesses participate, we achieve better pricing, innovation, and smarter allocation of taxpayer dollars,” explains Jennifer Mena, VTA Office of Business Development Management Analyst. Together, we’re creating opportunities across the region. Learn more about VTA’s Office of Business Development: https://bit.ly/45JuNK6 #Business #VTA #TransportationIndustry #Growth #Construction #Opportunity #Contracts #SantaClaraCounty #BayArea

ATTN: Senior Service Providers and Volunteers Join VTA for an upcoming Train the Trainer session on July 10. Enhance your skills with our FREE comprehensive travel training program. The in-person hybrid program provides the perfect blend of classroom and field learning, guided by our friendly staff. Program participants will learn about: ✅ Ridership basics & fare options ✅ Safety & accessibility ✅Trip planning & more! Register today: https://lnkd.in/g8bncF-b Can’t attend the summer event? The senior outreach program will host another event in the fall. #seniors #seniorprogram #senioroutreach #seniormobility #seniorservices

Leadership Insight: BART Silicon Valley Phase II VTA’s Tom Maguire and Sarah Wilson recently briefed local media on construction progress at the Project’s West Portal site — a key access point for the future extension of BART service into Silicon Valley. Reporters saw firsthand how this project is transforming regional transit, with state-of-the-art construction techniques driving steady progress. This infrastructure investment is about more than just tracks — it’s about creating a faster, more sustainable future for the Bay Area.

Calling all caregivers and volunteers who work with seniors! Elevate your skills with our FREE comprehensive travel training program. The in-person hybrid program provides the perfect blend of classroom and field learning, guided by knowledgeable VTA staff.  Participants will learn about: ✅ VTA transit services ✅Transit safety & accessibility ✅Trip planning tools & more! Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/g8bncF-b #seniors #seniorprogram #senioroutreach #transit #seniorservices

⏳ One week to go! Thursday, June 26! VTA’s Office of Business Development Programs is excited to welcome primes, subcontractors, DBEs, and SBEs to a dynamic networking event focused on opportunity, connection, and growth. Whether you're looking for upcoming contracting opportunities, certification guidance, or new partnerships—this is the place to be. Join us and connect with VTA contracts staff, agency partners, financial institutions, and PLA reps. Don’t miss out—let’s move business forward together. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Tk36zQ #Contracts #Supplier #Networking #Opportunity #Transportation #DBE #SBE #VTAEvents #Business #Enterprise

VTA is looking for a talented Assistant/ Associate Systems Design Engineer with project management expertise and a passion for building the systems that move our communities. Whether it's designing traction power, overhead catenary, or facility electrical systems, you'll take projects from concept to construction. What we're looking for: ✅ Strong background in electrical/systems engineering ✅ Experience with tools like AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, or Visual Lighting ✅ Knowledge of transit systems and infrastructure ✅ Proven project management and stakeholder coordination skills This role is adaptable—your experience and qualifications will shape the position and compensation. Ready to help us power the next generation of transit? Apply today: https://bit.ly/4kNWkPa #VTAJobs #Hiring #TransitCareers #Engineer #SystemsEngineer #PublicTransit #BayAreaJobs #VTA #SantaClaraJobs