This grant requests FTA section 5337 funds to implement multiple projects that address specific needs identified in the metropolitan transportation commissions FY 2024-25 transit capital priorities…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) $47,743,876 in formula grant funding on August 17, 2026, under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) to implement capital projects addressing transit infrastructure needs identified in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's FY 2024–25 Transit Capital Priorities program. VTA will use the funds to improve light rail signals, enhance safety at grade crossings, replace fiber optics, upgrade obsolete ticket vending machines, and enhance efforts to prevent or reduce trackway intrusions. These activities support VTA's goal to maintain various fixed guideway assets in a state of good repair, enabling Santa Clara County residents to access employment centers, schools, and other destinations via continued transit service. Performance occurs in California with a completion date of December 31, 2032. The award carries no subrecipients; VTA executes all funded activities directly.

Activities

Funds will be used to improve light rail signals enhance safety at grade crossings replace fiber optics upgrade obsolete ticket vending machines and enhance efforts to prevent or reduce trackway intrusions.

Expected outcomes

This grant will help VTA maintain various fixed guideway assets in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

VTA and the riders who rely on its transit service will benefit from continued services permitting santa clara county residents to access employment centers schools and other destinations.