Winchester Transit Center
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | October 1, 2005 |
| Headquarters | Campbell , United States |
| Parent | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority |
Winchester Transit Center, also referred to as Winchester station, is a light rail stop and park-and-ride location managed by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in Campbell, California. It functions as the southern endpoint for the Green Line within the VTA light rail system.
History
The station was established as part of the Vasona Light Rail extension, which extended VTA light rail service southwestward from the intersection of Woz Way and West San Carlos Street in San Jose to this terminal point.
Operations began on October 1, 2005, after a postponement caused by a disagreement involving the Federal Railroad Administration.
Funding for the station’s construction was largely sourced from the 1996 Measure B Transportation Improvement Program, a voter-approved initiative in Santa Clara County that included a half-percent sales tax increase. Additional financial support was provided through federal and state funds, grants, VTA-issued bonds, and contributions from local municipalities.
This expansion marked the return of light rail service to Campbell after a 74-year hiatus, reinstating transit options that had disappeared following the Peninsular Railway’s discontinuation of streetcar service in 1931 due to escalating expenses and changes in infrastructure.
Nearby points of interest
- John D. Morgan Park
Connecting transit
- VTA Bus routes: 27, 37, 60, Express 101
External links
- Winchester Station on VTA’s official website