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4/27/2026, 11:11:37 PM
Milpitas has added roughly 7,000 new housing units near its BART station over the past decade — and traffic has paid the price. Traffic congestion in the Milpitas Metro Area is already severe, particularly on Montague E…
Traffic / congestion
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Weekly summary for Milpitas
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Milpitas, traffic congestion remains a significant issue linked to recent growth near the BART station. The city has added about 7,000 new housing units in the past decade, contributing to severe congestion, especially on Montague Expressway between I-680 and I-880.
- The ongoing challenge highlights the impact of transit-oriented development on local traffic conditions.
- No new city council or planning commission actions on traffic were reported this week.
- County-level discussions did not include direct Milpitas traffic measures.
What to watch: Future city planning efforts may need to address congestion mitigation as housing growth continues near transit hubs.
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/22/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-22 meeting centered on Publication Strategy for 2016 Measure B Citizens' Oversight Committee Announcements on Public Hearing/Audit Results..…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
12: Review the Committee Work Plan. (Starostina)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
12: Review the Committee Work Plan. (Starostina)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
11: 2016 Measure B Audit & Recommendation Resolution Log Status
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
11: 2016 Measure B Audit and Recommendation Resolution Log Status Add-On
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
7: Performance Audit Report on 2016 Measure B Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
5: Receive Chairperson Report. (Verbal Report) (Pfendt)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
VTA MBCOC Performance Audit Final Report - 4.8.26
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
9: Publication Strategy for 2016 Measure B Citizens' Oversight Committee Announcements on Public Hearing/Audit Results and Issuance of Annual Report, All Covering Fiscal Year 2025
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