The VTA megaproject to bring BART to downtown San Jose and Santa Clara, with a cost estimate that’s already ballooned to more than two and a half times its original target, is now facing yet another increase and timeline delay. Officials said this week the six-mile extension project for the rail line is expected to cost taxpayers $12.75 billion, a jump of $517 million over the most recent VTA estimates of $12.23 billion. The increased cost estimate was shared with VTA officials in a new risk assessment report from Federal Transit Administration consultants overseeing the project. The consultant said VTA…
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