Santa Clara station (VTA)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
Area served | San Jose, California |
| Parent | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) |
Santa Clara station is a light rail stop managed by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), situated in the Historic District of Downtown San Jose, California. It lies along 1st and 2nd Streets, just south of Santa Clara Street. The station's northbound platform is positioned on 1st Street, while the southbound platform is located on 2nd Street; these are linked by the pedestrian walkway known as Fountain Alley. This station accommodates VTA’s Blue and Green light rail services.
Serving as a vital transit interchange within the VTA system, Santa Clara station offers numerous bus connections that improve access across the region. Future development plans involve integrating the planned underground Bay Area Rapid Transit station, Downtown San José, with the current VTA stop to enhance multimodal transportation options.
History
Between January and May 2007, VTA temporarily closed this station to carry out upgrades that allowed for level boarding on all train doors, thereby achieving full wheelchair accessibility.
Santa Clara station is designated as a future transfer hub linking BART—specifically in the second phase of the Fremont extension which has not yet been funded—and the VTA light rail system. The intended BART downtown San Jose subway station is planned to be constructed beneath Santa Clara Street.
Notable places nearby
Within walking distance from the station are significant sites including Fountain Alley.