Changes to Most VTA Buses New for 2013

Editor's note: An incorrect link to find updated schedules was provided in the original publication of this article. The correct link is http://www.vta.org/nbs. 

If you take public transportation in the South Bay, here's some news from Valley Transit Authority that could affect your commute.

Effective Jan. 7, 2013 additional days or changes to the time schedule take place, some impacting bus lines in Mountain View.

According to VTA, Line 23, the bus that travels De Anza College to Alum Rock Transit Center via Stevens Creek Boulevard will have minor weekday and weekend schedule changes.

Line 25, De Anza College to Alum Rock Transit Center via Valley Medical Center will also have minor weekday and weekend schedule changes and the timepoint at Valley Medical Center will be moved from the stops on Renova Drive to the stops on Turner Drive.

If you ride Line 51 from Moffett Field to De Anza College, in the northbound direction, the timepoint will be moved from Stevens Creek and Foothill Blvds. to Foothill Blvd & Cupertino Road. The southbound timepoint will remain at Stevens Creek and Foothill Blvd. Minor schedule changes will also be made.

Newly-updated route schedules are available:

• On the internet at http://www.vta.org/nbs. (While there, click on the blue envelope icon to sign-up for VTA bus/light rail updates).

• By phone at (408) 321-2300, TTY (408) 321-2330.  From the 650 area code and South Santa Clara County toll area please call (800) 894-9908.

• In person at various transportation hubs throughout the county including: VTA’s Downtown Customer Service Center located at 2 North First Street in San Jose from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; or VTA Administrative Offices located at 3331 North First Street in San Jose from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

For trip planning assistance, please contact VTA Customer Service at (408) 321-2300, TTY (408) 321-2330.

Related Topics: Bus, Changes, Schedule, Transit, and VTADo you think any of these changes are improvements? Do they help your commute? Tell us in the comments.