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History of Transportation near Milpitas
Milpitas is best known for the Ford factory that made the classic Mustangs. Silicon Valley was once the terminus for the Transcontinental Railroad, too. On this page you can find out more about the fascinating role this area played in the history of transportation for the region and the world. Pick your favorite means of transportation! Automobile Aviation Bridges Railroads Roads Shipping & Port History Automobile Blackhawk Automotive Museum A ‘hands off’ collection of cars that were museum pieces right from Day 1 and a collection of fine art that has the automobile as its subject. 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA 925-736-2280 The Great Mall holds a great Ford…
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History of Railroads in California
History of the California end of the Transcontinental Railroad, and other historic trains and historic railroads in the San Francisco Bay Area. Key System Scrapbook Key System electric transit in the East Bay area from the beginning to the end of WWII. Also the Richmond Shipyard Railway to the Kaiser Richmond Shipyard. California Railroad & Trolley Corporation The mission of the California Trolley and Railroad Corporation (CTRC) is to restore, preserve and interpret railroad equipment as it was used to serve the people in Santa Clara Valley, California. California State Railroad Museum A two-hour drive to Sacramento is not too far for most railroad buffs to travel to see this…
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Calaveras – Sierra Rd Loop
We had some snow over the night of January 27-28, 2002, so on the 29th, after the roads were sanded and clear, my son, Scott and I drove up in to the hills above Milpitas and San Jose to get a closer look. We took Piedmont Rd. to Calaveras. Turned right on Felter and went on up into the hills, and then back down again on Sierra Rd. to Piedmont in San Jose once again. It was about an 18 mile drive. Recently, with Covid-19, one of the few things we can do for fun is to take a ride into the country. Here’s one of our favorite. By Ann…
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Traffic Reports for Milpitas & Nearby
Up-to the-minute Bay Area, California, traffic reports and traffic webcams in San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara County, and Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley/Bay Area Rush Hour during Covid-19 Lockdown. Aerial/Drone Taken by Gil Roy Casanova, Milpitas. Commuter Hotline Routing, carpooling, public transportation information Call 511 Streets with ‘rat boxes’ Rat boxes were installed in 2004 at the following intersections in Milpitas: Milpitas Boulevard at Dixon Landing Road Park Victoria Drive at Calaveras Boulevard Gripes Mr. Roadshow Mercury News columnist, Gary Richards, answers your gripes about traffic problems. Reports ABC7 News Traffic Hover over road to see how fast traffic is going. CalTrans Current Traffic Information on Social Media Check here for…
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BART Map Includes Milpitas
The BART map is getting its biggest refresh in a decade, as officials Friday rolled out a new map for the system to incorporate the soon-to-open Milpitas and Berryessa stations. Finish line finally in sight for BART’s new Milpitas, Berryessa stations? The finish line seems to be in sight for the first two stations of BART’s long-awaited extension into Santa Clara County, which could finally open this summer. Milpitas and Berryessa BART stations aiming for June opening The Milpitas and Berryessa BART stations are getting ready for business, with sights set on June for the official opening date. Clipper cards will be used as much as possible to eliminate touch…
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Milpitas Square Hotels
Near Milpitas Square Shopping Center, South of 237 and West of 880 Hotels which are convenient to Cisco, KLA Tencor and Western Digital. Extended Stay America 330 Cypress Dr. Pet-friendly rooms available. On-premise coin-operated laundry facility. 408-433-9700 Hampton Inn Milpitas 215 Barber Lane Accessible hotel rooms. 408-428-9090 Sonesta San Jose 777 Bellew Dr. (South side of 237) Has large conference facilities. For the technically curious, they have an automated robotic butler to bring you stuff. 408-321-9500 Staybridge Suites 321 Cypress Drive Designed for the business traveler, we can shuttle you to work and pick you up again. Outdoor pool. 408-383-9500
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Bob Burrell’s Backyard Model Railroad
Bob Burrell had an open backyard this past weekend where he and his young “engineers” ran his G-scale model railroad for all those who appeared. Bob is also well known for his movie, the Milpitas Monster, which will be shown once again on the night before Halloween at the Century Theaters. I, Ann Zeise, have tickets for $11 each. Proceeds go to the Milpitas Historical Society, except for postage and PayPal fees. Use the PayPal icon on your screen and give me contact information on how to get the tickets to you. If you buy in person, directly from me, tickets are $10. This was part of the Bay Area…
