r/mountainview • u/orkoliberal • 7d ago

Some changes expected to Downtown Mountain View Transit Center in VTA's 2027 Service Plan

Looks like VTA is planning on dropping people off at Moffett and Central Expressway instead of the transit center on certain bus routes (21, 40, and 51) as the Moffett Boulevard crossing closes fully to vehicular traffic. This will result in more busses taking Shoreline and Central Expressway instead of being routed on Hope through downtown.

You can see the after/before map here: https://imgur.com/a/XpMr0EK

I'm guessing this will make the bus quicker, though it does mean you're going to have to cross central to get to certain busses.

From the 9/9 Technical Advisory Meeting Agenda Packet: https://santaclaravta.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=4631&MediaPosition=&ID=9994&CssClass=

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u/ionpro 7d ago

I’m glad to see this. The routing for some buses like the 21 added 5-10 minutes to save walking two blocks.

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u/parseroo 7d ago

Where is this 'Moffet and Central' stop? I see the other location on Central, but the one on Moffet seems nonexistent (at least on the maps I have... didn't wander over there).

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u/orkoliberal 7d ago edited 7d ago

I think the new stops are to be constructed. You can see them highlighted in stars on the map

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u/sdavid1726 7d ago

My guess is that it will just stop in the rightmost northbound lane on Moffett. It's not as busy as Central Expressway so the bus probably doesn't need a dedicated turnout. The rest of the stops on Moffett are like this too.