Transit disruption and regional infrastructure changes

VTA light rail remains suspended at four Mountain View and Sunnyvale stations because of an overhead-power problem, with bus bridges and no firm restoration date. A regional transit-funding measure is projected to pass with 61.6%, though VTA allocations and service effects remain unclear. Palo Alto Link ended October 30; Avenidas and PATMA are expanding rides with city funding, but the adequacy of replacement options for seniors and disabled riders is uncertain. Mountain View’s first Chief Transportation Officer, Jessica Manzi, started October 26; I-280 closures will recur through summer 2027.