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- ↑ Perez, Lucas (January 2, 2014). "VTA Service Changes Take Effect Jan. 6" . Retrieved February 8, 2014.
- ↑ New Rapid Bus Line Unveiled Gilroy Dispatch.
- ↑ VTA Expans Transit Access to South Santa Clara County San Jose Spotlight.
