Race Street station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | October 1, 2005 |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
| Owner | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) |
Race station, alternatively referred to as Race Street, is a light rail stop managed by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). It consists of one platform and a single track, accommodating trains traveling in both directions along the Green Line within the VTA light rail network.
Location
Located close to where Race Street intersects with Parkmoor Avenue, Race station serves the San Jose, California area.
History
Race station was developed as a component of the Vasona Light Rail extension project, which extended VTA service from Woz Way and West San Carlos Street in San Jose toward the southwest, reaching Winchester station in Campbell. This station commenced operations on October 1, 2005.
The funding for the Vasona extension predominantly originated from the 1996 Measure B Transportation Improvement Program, which involved a voter-approved half-percent sales tax increase in Santa Clara County. Supplementary financial support was provided by federal and state funds, grants, VTA-issued bonds, and contributions from local municipalities.