State of Transportation

Silicon Valley’s public transit system is facing significant transformation including plans for a BART extension through Santa Clara, reimagining Diridon Station with Google, bolstering VTA service amid budget woes and creating streamlined agencies. Plus, how will the city’s airport connector plan support its vision to become a business and tourist destination? This panel explores plans, challenges, budgetary and safety issues related to public transportation.

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Open San Jose — 38 S. 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Also live streamed virtually

Featured panelists:

• Greg Richardson, Assistant General Manager, Valley Transportation Authority
• Asha Weinstein Aggrawal, Education Director, Mineta Transportation Institute
• Ahmad Thomas, CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group
• Rod Diridon, Sr., Co-Chair, U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition

Moderated by San José Spotlight Managing Editor Alexandria Bordas.