This grant requests FFY 2024 FTA section 20005(b)(2) funds to help VTA and the city of gilroy complete the gilroy station area plan

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority $1.125 million on August 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants program (CFDA 20.500) to complete the Gilroy Station Area Plan.

VTA and the City of Gilroy will use the funding to cover eligible consultant and labor costs required to develop the plan, which will integrate California High-Speed Rail infrastructure, enhance regional connectivity, and foster sustainable growth and transit-oriented development around the future Gilroy CAHSR station. The plan is expected to transform the station into a pivotal regional transportation hub that reduces automobile dependency, improves access to jobs and essential services, and encourages vibrant, walkable neighborhoods.

Performance extends through June 30, 2032, in California. No sub-recipients are involved in the award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible consultant and VTA labor costs required to complete the plan.

Expected outcomes

The gilroy station area plan will transform gilroy station a future cahsr station into a pivotal regional transportation hub. Cahsr will significantly enhance regional connectivity and statewide access and will draw a surge in commuters visitors businesses and developers.

Intended beneficiaries

TOD planning will significantly benefit gilroy station. TOD initiatives will foster vibrant walkable neighborhoods and access to the station. Easy access to the station will facilitate functional TOD development making transit more appealing and reducing automobile dependency. This approach supports sustainable growth enhances access to jobs education and essential services.