‘It’s simply appalling’: BART officials voice frustration about lack of transparency from VTA

THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN two Silicon Valley transit agencies is souring amid accusations of a lack of communication involving the region’s most significant expansion project.

BART leaders say they’re frustrated that VTA failed to share critical updates about the Silicon Valley expansion project before announcing them publicly, according to recent letter obtained by San José Spotlight. The two agencies are working together on a $12.75 billion, 6-mile BART expansion through Silicon Valley. VTA has been working to patch a nearly $1 billion funding gap in the project.