BART’s expansion through Silicon Valley is taking shape as pre-construction work gets underway in Santa Clara. VTA workers have started on-site preparations for phase two of BART’s expansion at the Newhall Maintenance Facility. That includes setting up temporary field offices, bringing in equipment and preparations to begin drilling the tunnel. The 6-mile extension, most of which will be underground, will cost taxpayers $12.75 billion and is slated to finish in 2036. VTA officials will present more information on the extension at the Santa Clara City Council’s Tuesday meeting, according to city spokesperson Janine De la Vega. Santa Clara and San…
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