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| + | Each lines operates every 15 minutes during weekday peak hours. | ||
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| + | ==Fares== | ||
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| + | Regular [[VTA fares]] are charged on this route. VTA Light Rail is a [[proof of payment]] system. Riders must have a valid or pass to board the light rail. Tickets can be purchased from machines located at every station. | ||
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| + | ==Parking== | ||
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| + | Free parking is available at many stations, especially those located on the {{VTALRlines|blue|y}} line south of Downtown San Jose. See station page for details. | ||
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| + | ==Bicycle== | ||
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| + | [[Bicycles]] can be taken aboard the light rail at all hours on all cars with no additional fare. To ride on the light rail with a bike: | ||
| + | * Board the train through the two center doors (with a bike decal) | ||
| + | * Go to the center section (joint) of the light rail car | ||
| + | * Lift your bike vertically into the rack | ||
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| + | If the rack is full, bicyclists (4 maximum) can stand by the doors at the center portion of the car and hold on to their bikes. | ||
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| + | Selected light rail stations offers bicycle racks and lockers. | ||
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| + | ==Disabled access== | ||
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| + | Light rail has complete level boarding at all stations north of [[Ohlone/Chynoweth Station]]. VTA is undergoing construction to rebuilt the remaining stations for the rest of this year 2008. At the stations prior to retrofiting, wheelchair passengers can use the gray mini-high platform to enter and exit the first car. | ||
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Revision as of 00:51, 28 June 2008
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The VTA Light Rail system runs in the South Bay and is consisted of three lines:
Each lines operates every 15 minutes during weekday peak hours.
Contents
Fares
Regular VTA fares are charged on this route. VTA Light Rail is a proof of payment system. Riders must have a valid or pass to board the light rail. Tickets can be purchased from machines located at every station.
Parking
Free parking is available at many stations, especially those located on the B Blue Line line south of Downtown San Jose. See station page for details.
Bicycle
Bicycles can be taken aboard the light rail at all hours on all cars with no additional fare. To ride on the light rail with a bike:
- Board the train through the two center doors (with a bike decal)
- Go to the center section (joint) of the light rail car
- Lift your bike vertically into the rack
If the rack is full, bicyclists (4 maximum) can stand by the doors at the center portion of the car and hold on to their bikes.
Selected light rail stations offers bicycle racks and lockers.
Disabled access
Light rail has complete level boarding at all stations north of Ohlone/Chynoweth Station. VTA is undergoing construction to rebuilt the remaining stations for the rest of this year 2008. At the stations prior to retrofiting, wheelchair passengers can use the gray mini-high platform to enter and exit the first car.
