More than 1,500 employees of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, including bus and light rail operators, may soon go on strike as their contract with the agency is set to expire without a deal.

Given this developing situation, VTA is encouraging residents and businesses to start preparing for alternative travel methods in case of a strike,” the agency said in a news release. Alternatives to public transportation include carpooling,

The contract between a Silicon Valley public transit agency and its frontline employees ends Monday — and negotiations have stalled.