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It is encouraged that written public comments be submitted by email by 1:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026, to Lucie.Vogel@vta.org.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY: The comments will be distributed to the committee members and posted on the VTA website as soon as possible.
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INFORMATION ITEM – Review and discussion on updates to Customer Code of Conduct, Updates to Ordinance No.
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ACTION ITEM – Vote on update to Customer Code of Conduct, drafted into VTA Ordinance
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INFORMATION ITEM – Update on STO hiring, Academy and Field Training.
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INFORMATION ITEM – Schedule Ad Hoc committee proposed Prohibition Order Structure for April Meeting Vote.
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ACTION ITEM – Appoint committee for recruitment for open committee seats, Youth Advocate and At Large members.
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TSAC COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ FEEDBACK – Facilitators r eceive 15-minute feedback and discussion from TSAC members.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY: Discuss articles sent out via email. (Facilitators)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS TSAC update to Board moved to April 2, 2026, meeting because of a full schedule in March.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY: Safety & Security will present Ordinance 98.1 to SSTPO on April 16, 2026, and to the Board on May 7, 2026 (and possibly June 4, 2026) 17. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Transit Security Advisory Committee March 11, 2026 Page 3 T...
Ride upon the outside or roof of any transit vehicle.
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Extend a hand, arm, foot, leg or other portion of the body through any window opening of a transit vehicle.
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Throw any object from a transit vehicle.
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Verbal public comments will be accepted through video/teleconference and in-person meeting.
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Place a foot on any seat of a transit vehicle.
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Motion to approve, Second, Approved unanimously.
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Discard litter, except in receptacles provided for that purpose.
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Consume an alcoholic beverage or possess an open container of alcoholic beverage.
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Smoke, vape or use an e-cigarette or carry a lit cigar, pipe, or cigarette of any type.
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Evade payment of a fare or misuse a transfer, pass, ticket, or token with the intent to evade the payment of a fare.
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Step, jump or push into lines ahead of others who are waiting, or to evade payment or fare.
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Violate a notice, prohibition, instruction or direction on any VTA notice or sign that is intended to provide for the safety or convenience of transit. passengers, the eƯicient operation of the transit system, or management of VTA’s
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Ignore safety-related instructions from operators, security personnel or authorized employees.
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Take an unfolded wheelchair on a bus with an inoperable wheelchair lift.
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Take an unfolded baby stroller, scooter or utility cart on a transit vehicle, unless the Operator determines space is available.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY: Speakers are limited to 2 minutes . The law does not permit Committee action or extended discussion on any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Committee action is requested, the matter can be placed on a subsequent...
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Take a bicycle on a transit vehicle, except as permitted under VTA rules and regulations.
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Ride a bicycle in or on a transit facility, except when bicycling in or out of a parking lot.
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Skateboard or roller-skate in or on a transit facility.
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Transport any animal on a transit vehicle unless: (a) the animal is a guide, service or signal animal (or a service animal in training) that has been specially trained to assist persons with disabilities and is on a leash; or (b) the
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Section: animal is in a completely enclosed and secured cage or carrying case which is small enough to fit on the passenger’s lap and the animal does not otherwise endanger or annoy other persons.
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Transport any package, bundle, object, or baggage whose contents, size, bulk, shape or nature may be dangerous, or interfere with the safe operation of the transit vehicle.
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Bring or dispose of any materials that pose a public health risk, including exposed bodily fluids, soiled clothing that creates a hazard, improperly contained human waste, or medical sharps without a secure container.
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Eat or drink or possess an open food or drink container where eating or drinking or possessing open food or drink is prohibited by sign or written notice, unless necessitated by a medical condition.
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Use a personal audio device without earphones, unless required because of a disability.
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Wear clothing that does not provide basic coverage, including foot covering.
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Sleep if it hampers safe operation, blocks seats needed by other passengers, or continues after the vehicle has reached its final destination.
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ACTION ITEM – Receive and file the TSAC Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026.
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Occupy more than one seat during high demand periods.
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Section: (c) Transit vehicles are provided solely to transport VTA patrons, and the following activities are prohibited in or on vehicles because they interfere with passengers’ privacy or the safe, pleasant, convenient, or eƯicient provision of transit servic...
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INFORMATION ITEM – Review the Crime Statistics report for the past month.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY: Transit Security Advisory Committee March 11, 2026 REGULAR AGENDA
INFORMATION ITEM – Update on the February 19, 2026, SSTPO Meeting TSAC Update.
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INFORMATION ITEM – Update on February 13 & 23, 2026, meetings with BART Police regarding implementation and administration of Prohibition Orders and attendance at February 24, 2026, BART TSAC meeting.
INFORMATION ITEM – Discuss potential “Progressive” Security
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Recommendation: hiring 1-2 on call resource officers who can support STOs. (Dunham)
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INFORMATION ITEM – Update on progress for incorporating Suicide Prevention Training into STO Academy curriculum as part of Mental Health training recommendations.
Impeding the safe boarding or alighting of passengers is prohibited.
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Riders must wait for and board transit vehicles in a manner that does not obstruct entrances, exits, accessible pathways, or otherwise interfere with safe transit operations.
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Commercial activity that obstructs passenger movement, disturbs operations, or creates a safety hazard is prohibited.
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Ordinance: Section 4(d) No person shall knowingly give false identification to a VTA fare inspector, security oƯicer, security transit oƯicer or law enforcement oƯicer engaged in the enforcement of any applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances rules...
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Congregating, lingering, or remaining in transit areas in a way that blocks passenger flow, disrupts operations, or limits access for individuals with disabilities may result in a warning or removal from the premises.
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Passengers must exit the vehicle at the final stop, when the vehicle is taken out of service, or when instructed to do so by authorized VTA personnel for safety or operational reasons. **See also COC 1 Warning Citation Removal Section 4(b)
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Ordinance: Customer Code of Conduct No passenger on a transit vehicle, or person or entity in or on a transit facility shall: History Consequence Statute 1 Interfere with the Operator or operation of a transit vehicle, or obstruct the safe boarding or alightin...
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Willfully blocking the free movement of another person in a VTA facility or vehicle is prohibited Citation, Removal Prohibition Order for 3 violations in 90 days PC640(d)(4) 7 Deface the interior or exterior of VTA facilities or vehicles
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