Branham station is a light rail station operated by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). The station is served by the Blue Line of the VTA Light Rail system and is connected to the Highway 87 bikeway.[3] Branham station is located in the median of State Route 87, near Branham Lane in San Jose, California. It was part of the original Guadalupe Line, the first segment of light rail from Santa Teresa to Tasman.

Branham
Branham Station platform in 2012
General information
Location	Branham Lane at Highway 87 San Jose, California
Coordinates	37°16′00″N 121°51′33″W
Owned by	Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Line(s)	Guadalupe Phase 4
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	VTA Bus: 42, 68, Express 102, Express 122, Express 182[1]
Construction
Parking	271 spaces[2]
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Disabled access	Yes
History
Opened	April 25, 1991 (1991-04-25)
Services
Preceding station VTA Light Rail Following station Capitol toward Baypointe Blue Line Ohlone/Chynoweth toward Santa Teresa
Location

History

Branham station is named after the closest cross street Branham Lane, which is named after San Jose pioneer Isaac Branham.[4]

Future Development

As of 2021 VTA is holding planning meetings to consider converting the station's 3 acre "park and ride" parking lot into an office or housing development.[5]

References

External links

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