I showed up early and was greeted immediately. I waited shortly for the manager to come out and begin the interview. He offered me a drink and asked about my work history.

The state’s money, which is expected to be provided to the VTA once signed off by the governor, is earmarked for immediate needs such as mental health resources and acquiring temporary locations and won’t be used for remodeling or demolishing of the two buildings. “We’re really trying to work directly with the employees who were there and getting them to, ‘OK, what are your direct concerns, what can we do to help you through this process,'” said Hendricks. The board also discussed a new six-phase light rail reopening timeline that was released to the public on Tuesday. The transit agency announced it planned to resume service by the end of July, but now says resuming service will take longer. “We understand that we have a responsibility to our community and we are trying to work diligently and compassionately to get light rail service restored,” VTA spokesperson Stacey Hendler-Ross told KPIX 5.