Alder station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 17, 2001 |
| Headquarters | Milpitas , United States |
| Products | Light rail services (Orange Line) |
| Owner | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority |
Alder station—previously known as I-880/Milpitas—is a light rail facility managed by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and is served by the VTA light rail's Orange Line.
Commissioned on May 17, 2001, as a segment of the Tasman East extension project, this station includes a park-and-ride lot with a capacity of 275 vehicles positioned diagonally across from the platform. The parking area’s entrance is distinguished by a prominent public artwork: a clocktower titled "Gateway to the City of Milpitas."
History
When it opened on May 17, 2001, Alder functioned as the eastern endpoint for the initial phase of the Tasman East light rail extension, providing direct train service from Mountain View.
At that time, it also served as the southern terminus for AC Transit bus route 217, which was the sole transit line entering Santa Clara County. Following completion of the second phase of the Tasman East extension, this bus route now concludes at the Milpitas Transit Center.
Starting in 2017, VTA’s strategic plans connected to the Silicon Valley BART extension proposed renaming the station to "Alder," reflecting its proximity to Alder Drive. The station officially adopted this new name in 2021.
Location
Positioned within the median of Tasman Drive just west of Alder Drive and near Interstate 880, Alder station is located in Milpitas, California.
External links
- Alder station – VTA