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Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Could the $590 million transit bailout impact San Jose's BART extension? One state legislator thinks so

A $590 million Bay Area transit bailout risks delaying San Jose's BART extension by tapping into capital project funding, though supporters argue repayment mechanisms protect future allocations.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

The most egregious of the egregious:' Business owner in showdown with VTA over land seized for San Jose BART extension

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Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Silicon Valley transit agency picks single tunnel for BART extension - San Jose Spotlight

VTA approved a single-tunnel plan to close a $700 million funding gap, accepting significant tunneling and contractor risks to secure federal funds.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
8 months ago

Opinion: VTA should abandon $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension that's already out of date

Consider a pivot to affordable transit alternatives instead of continuing with the costly BART extension.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Opinion: VTA should abandon $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension that's already out of date

Consider re-evaluating the $12.75 billion BART extension project due to funding uncertainties and exploring modern transit solutions instead.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

VTA ditches San Jose BART extension tunnel contractor whose estimate was double the budget

VTA officials unanimously decided to part ways with Kiewit Shea Traylor due to an inability to agree on pricing for the second phase of the BART project. They believe this decision will not affect the project schedule, despite the challenges ahead such as a $700 million to $1.2 billion funding gap. The project aims to enhance public transit in the region by extending the BART line.
California
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

VTA's BART extension construction underway amid delays, funding gaps

VTA's BART extension is Santa Clara County's largest infrastructure project, comprising six miles of rail and a major tunnel.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

VTA recommends dropping controversial tunnel contract for San Jose BART extension over cost

The VTA Board of Directors signed off on the contract with Kiewit Shea Traylor (KST) in May 2022. However, price negotiations for the second phase have not progressed.
Mission District
East Bay (California)
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago

The Armchair Urbanist Goes After BART to San Jose Extension - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Jose's BART extension project is criticized for being unnecessarily deep and costly, prioritizing businesses over effective transit solutions.
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