little while because this morning's celebration that's going to be held down in san jose is for the berryessa extension project for bart and the federal government's commitment of $900 million will help to make bart and the south bay a reality. it's the largest funding for vta in their history. now, this funding as we said is for the first leg of bart's extension to the south bay. it will be a 10-mile extension

the berryessa extension project would build 10 miles of track and two new stations. one in milpitas, the second in northeast san jose. len ramirez on the savvy way transit leaders pushed this project through. len. >> reporter: that's right, allen. when voters passed the bart-to- san jose tax measures the grand plan was to have underground bart stations all the way up and downed east santa clara street and alum rock avenue such as we have in san francisco on market street. but the funding for that wasn't coming through and so backers of this plan had to regroup come up with another plan and that's what we have today. bart-to-san jose has a foot in the door now and that's reason enough to celebrate. a few strokes of the pen... >> yeah! [ applause ] >> reporter: -- a popping of the cork. and finally, a solid answer to the bay area's long-running question: when will bart come to san jose? >> segment 1, ten miles from fremont to milpitas and berryessa and san jose will be done by 2016. >> reporter: just four years from now, but decades in the making and for many commuters

. >> reporter: the plan is a 10 mile extension from fremont to berryessa, the cost 2.3 billion. today the federal government promised 900 million to the project. the state will pitch in 250 million and the rest will come from santa clara county residents, that voted for two sales tax increases. the feds say, that community support was key to the money. >> those that can tell to the plate and put skin in the game and turns up local dollars to help leverage the federal investment and really become true partners goes a long, long way. >> reporter: a concept video shows what the new barry -- berryessa station may look like, construction starts next month and will bring many jobs. >> going to provide thousands of jobs not only in construction but thousands of jobs that support the construction industry. >> reporter: the congressman lobbied more than a decade to get this grand. he says today a transportation dream is about to become a reality. -- >> i think the people have to feel good that their faith in what they wand to see here is coming to fruition. >> reporter: set for next mont

. >> reporter: the plan is a 10 mile extension from fremont to berryessa, the cost 2.3 billion. today the federal government promised 900 million to the project. the state will pitch in 250 million and the rest will come from santa clara county residents, that voted for two sales tax increases. the feds say, that community support was key to the money. >> those that can tell to the plate and put skin in the game and turns up local dollars to help leverage the federal investment and really become true partners goes a long, long way. >> reporter: a concept video shows what the new barry -- berryessa station may look like, construction starts next month and will bring many jobs. >> going to provide thousands of jobs not only in construction but thousands of jobs that support the construction industry. >> reporter: the congressman lobbied more than a decade to get this grand. he says today a transportation dream is about to become a reality. -- >> i think the people have to feel good that their faith in what they wand to see here is coming to fruition. >> reporter: set for next mont

this morning's celebration is for bart's berryessa extension project. the federal government's commitment of $900 million is the largest in vta's history. this funding is for the first leg of bart's extension to the south bay. it will be a 10-mile extension with two new stations. one in milpitas near the great mall, the second will be just east of highway 101 at berryessa. of course, this will be a convenience for the many silicon valley workers who live in the east bay. the $900 million is the full amount that local leaders ask for from congress and now that the 60-day notification deadline has passed, it's pretty much a done deal. this agreement should be executed today. the groundbreaking is planned one month from today on april 12. now, the total cost for this project is $2.3 billion. and beginning in july, vta will begin collecting a 1/8-cent sales tax to help make bart and the south bay a reality. that celebration is scheduled for 10:00 this morning down in san jose. frank, back to you. >> lisa washington, thank you. >>> for areas currently served

the bart extension to berryessa is expected to be done by 2016. mark your calendars. the vta still plans to further extend the line to downtown san jose and santa clara and is already working on a funding plan. >>> a new york man is suing apple because he is disappointed in his iphone 4s. his new phone. the issue is the voice- activated assistant called searry. the "wall street journal" claims apple's advertising is quote misleading and deceptive quote because it overstates siri's capabilities. apple has sold more than 37 million of the phones with siri since this past october. >>> yahoo is suing facebook now. the lawsuit between the bay area tech giants is over patents. yahoo says facebook infringed on 10 patents including privacy controls and online advertising. it comes weeks before facebook's anticipate initial public offering. facebook calls the lawsuit puzzling and promises to fight it vigorously. >>> and the new ipad all sold out, folks. in just five days they are gone. preorders will now take two to three weeks to ship out. despite the demand, it will be hard

the second will be east of highway 101 at berryessa. this will be a convenience for the many silicon valley workers who live in the east bay. that $900 million is the full amount that local leaders asked for from congress and now that the 60-day notification deadline is passed it's a done deal. the agreement should be executed today. groundbreaking is scheduled one month from today on april 12. the total cost of this project is $2.3 billion. there will be lots of smiles here, grace. >> looks like it. thanks a lot. live in fremont. >>> this morning, how state lawmakers are getting luxurious european trips for free. >> stuck inside a trash chute. what one woman was trying to get out before sliding down. >> maybe this is why he is a quarterback. andrew luck's embarrassing attempt -- [ laughter ] >> -- at throwing a first pitch. stick with football. that was bad. ,,,,,,,, how about we make a big change for just a little money? ,,,,,,,, let's start with a paint we know can do the job. new glidden duo paint plus primer available only at the h

line here at the berryessa san jose.ow, this bill, the funding has to go through appropriations every year. so the local delegation has to apply every year. but they don't foresee that as a major stumbling block. live in san jose, i'm damian trujillo, nbc bay area news. >> thanks, damian. and traveling on b.a.r.t. on the weekends could soon be a lot cheaper. the transit agency may slash fares up to 50% on saturdays and sundays. b.a.r.t.'s director says moneys can still be made even if the new rates are approved. the proposal will be up for discussion over the next few months as b.a.r.t. works on its new budget. >>> in today's "health matters," a couple of things to think about as you sit down to dinner tonight. first, men who have a soda each day may be increasing their risk for heart problems. guys who drank a 12-ounce sugar-sweetened drink each day had a 20% increased risk for premature death. this is according to harvard researchers. this risk existed even after they accounted for other factors that influence heart he

here is the plan, this is going to be a 10 mile expansion from fremont to berryessa. it will cost 2.3 billion dollars. we mentioned 900 million will come from the federal government that will be received today. the state is expected to kick in 650 million and the rest will come from a local sales tax measure that voters said yes to, four years ago. this project is also expected to create 5500 construction jobs. we hear that construction could begin as early as next month. the very first installment of that 900 million will happen later this morning. the v tv -- the vta will receive 100 million dollars to begin. south bay leaders have lobbied more than a decade to try and get this federal funding they say this 9 million dollars never would have materialized if residents and voters had not voted twice on sales tax measures to help fund and help this bart project. the big thing today 10:00, a lot of congress people, the mayor will be here as well as officials from bart and that is when this official celebration and signing will happen. like we mentioned, construction cou

one in milpitas the second east of highway 101 at berryessa.he $900 million is the total amount that local leaders ask for from congress and now that a 60-day notification deadline has passed, it is pretty much a done deal. the groundbreaking is already scheduled one month from today on april 12. the total cost of this is $2.3 billion. we could expect to see those trains and the new stations inn 2016. people welcoming bart to the south bay. frank and grace? >> i'm sure a lot of people are excited about that. thank you, lisa washington. for areas current will served by bart, weekend service will be less expensive. bart franklin wants the board to lower fares on saturday and sunday. >>> "occupiers" plan to demonstrate against foreclosures. the demonstrations begin at 9:30 at the sonoma county recorders office. the protestors hoping similar demonstrations will take place at recorders' offices in counties throughout the state. a uc-berkeley administrator is facing some charges. according to the "san jose mercury news," he pushed through five raises

the extension will run from fremont to the berryessa area of san jose and trains could be running fourrs from now. >> san francisco is a bit greener tonight. the san francisco rotary club sponsored a tree-planting. it's the city's old oldest 'housing site. it's part of the bruno heights living library that links public housing, schools, streets, and other open spaces leading to the park. tenants have taken over carrying for the trees. >> hope you changed your clocks forward. san francisco sprang forward with the first "sunday streets" event of the season. today was on the embarcadero which was flooded with people all afternoon. >> enjoying it. we try to get out to each one, whether it's in the mission or over on the -- wherever they happen to be at, we're going there. >> organizers say the event is a boon to local businesses because of the increased foot traffic, giving people a chance to enjoy the street and explore the neighborhood. >> that little girl looks cute riding behind day. >> the storm system didn't bring much snow to the sierra. the tahoe camera captured dark clouds and fli

transit officials sell brited the signed agreement today. 10 mile extension run from fremont to berryessa area of san jose. project will create more than 1600 construction jobs. >>> some health news might change what you put on the grocery list. mainly medical study raising giant red flag eating red meat nothing subtle about it. researchers warn that eating red meat can take years off your life. here's dr. richard vesser. once a good image. president clinton and burger. but today a different clinton. veeing afternoon. that's right. after years of heart trouble the former president eat no, sir meat at all. >> i mostly eat vegetables. fruits. and whole grain bread and i just feel better doing i it. >>reporter: may end up living longer. according to sweeping new study the more red meat you eat the more likely you are to die. >> higher red meat consumption was associated with higher risk of premature death. >>reporter: more than 120,000 americans record the diet for 20 years. researchers found eating just one serving more of red meat a day can increase the risk of death by 12 percent. chants

transit officials sell brited the signed agreement today. 10 mile extension run from fremont to berryessarea of san jose. project will create more than 1600 construction jobs. >>> some health news might change what you put on the grocery list. mainly medical study raising giant red flag eating red meat nothing subtle about it. researchers warn that eating red meat can take years off your life. here's dr. richard vesser. once a good image. president clinton and burger. but today a different clinton. veeing afternoon. that's right. after years of heart trouble the former president eat no, sir meat at all. >> i mostly eat vegetables. fruits. and whole grain bread and i just feel better doing i it. >>reporter: may end up living longer. according to sweeping new study the more red meat you eat the more likely you are to die. >> higher red meat consumption was associated with higher risk of premature death. >>reporter: more than 120,000 americans record the diet for 20 years. researchers found eating just one serving more of red meat a day can increase the risk of death by 12 percent. chants of

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extension from fremont to the berryessa area of san jose is expected to open within four years. how traffic is moving. >>> very slowly at the bay bridge toll earlier stall or crash blocking left lane on the incline backed up into the maze. this is westbound 80 out of emeryville. westbound 580 slows before the top of the maze. if you want to head to the san mateo bridge traffic well a little slowing 880 through hayward. south bay typical delays on northbound 280 out of downtown san jose. >> when we come back, mike is going to tell us when that rain is going to hit >> here's eye live look from downtown san francisco a few clouds under a partly sunny sky. cool they are morning mid 30s to low 40s until you go oakland and san francisco mid 40s. today is our only dry day in the forecast warmer mid to upper 50s along the coast low upper 50s along the coast low to mid switching to progressive could mean hundreds more in your wallet year after year. feed me! saving you money -- now, that's progressive. call or click today. >>> she wasn't -- she wasn't only a mother. she was a best friend

the groundbreaking at the berryessa station is set for april 12. congress members will be here, they have been huge supporters of the project. they will be at the check signing ceremony at 10:00 this morning. live at san jose city hall, stephanie chuang, "today in the bay." >> thank you. 5:07 now. the b.a.r.t. extension could not come at a better time. more americans are using public transit. the american public transportation association says people took 200 million more rides on public transit in 2011 than they did in 2010. some of the increase is a result of more people working. 60% of transit rides are by commuters. the group says americans took a total of 10.4 billion rides, that's a billion more than in 2000 and it's the second most since 1957. >> 5:07. state emergency leaders taking steps to ensure you know what to do in the event of a tsunami. several areas of marin county are vulnerable. among them wouldn't bonita and even sections of san rafael. the topic, fresh in the minds of emergency leaders after a devastating tsunami in japan one ye

it will go all the way to berryessa. assist as well as save gas. so many people obviously have to drive here and not all the cars are from fremont. so far, this is the first stop for them. they have to drive here. clog the freeways and then happen on to the bart trains. not going to happen. two things are going to happen. one, this is going to extends all the way to warm strings in fremont. which is a few miles from here. that should begin in 2015. three years from now. if you go to warm strippings, why not -- warm springs. go further. which is why they will extends it and it could happen in the future. but this is a wonderful start for them and $900 million. that is a little bit less than half of the money the extension will cost $2.3 billion. it will be paid by taxpayers who did approve a 1/8th% increase. and should keep it running for quite some time. >> back to you. >> darya? >> the time is 9:38. it has been nice with the sunshine today. big change on the way. it will hit us tomorrow and we will have rain all week lo