Webinar: Transit-Oriented Development and Equity in Latino Neighborhoods

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Seminar Speakers:  Gerardo Sandoval, Assistant Professor, University of Oregon Seminar Cost:  Free Event Date:  Thursday, July 16, 2015 – 10:00am to 11:00am Information and Registration Transit-oriented development (TOD) projects in low-income neighborhoods have the potential to provide needed transportation access to a segment of the population that stands to benefit significantly from these large-scale transit infrastructure projects.  But these positive outcomes depend on both the process and context of these particular neighborhoods, and how transportation planners incorporate the various forms … Continue reading →

BART Alum Rock Transit Village Advocates Up-Date

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Dear BART Alum Rock Transit Village Advocates: Yes, we have revised our name (Alum Rock Transit Village Advocates) to include BART — on the advice of a wise counselor and marketing expert, who said we needed to emphasis both of our goals (BART and the village) in our name.  So we are now BARTVA!!! Here is some of what’s happened in the last month: VTA’s Alum Rock Community Working Group (CWG) met on June 10.  The agenda included an up-date on … Continue reading →

Trail Crossing Lights

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The Rail to Trail conversion includes, at many locations, places where the train crossed existing roads.  This includes an intricate cement and track surface and the disabled rail road crossing signals.                     Our thought is to save these existing rail road features and use them to; provide a safe “crosswalk” environment for the bike riders and pedestrians using the trail provide an historical context, reminding people that this was a rail … Continue reading →

RAD: Fundamentals Goals of the BART Alum Rock Transit Village Advocates (BARTVA)

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Respect; – for the neighborhood – for the plans the area residents have created – for all users of transit in the area Access to the station; – for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users – for motorists onto and off of Highway 101 freeway – with minimal impact on the neighborhood Development that; – is integrated with the neighborhood’s culture, history and existing plans – maximizes high-quality jobs – minimizes negative impacts on the neighborhood – includes affordable housing while … Continue reading →

VTA’s Envision Silicon Valley Survey

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VTA’s Envision Silicon Valley effort takes a close look at Santa Clara County’s transportation needs to prepare for a potential 2016 transportation sales tax ballot measure. VTA will look at multiple potential revenue sources and projects representing all modes of transportation—transit, local roads, pavement, highways and active transportation. If you wish to participate, go the the Envision Silicon Valley (link) web site and take the new survey. Make sure your voice is heard. … Continue reading →

57 Friends and 92 Bags of Trash in 60 Minutes

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Today we had 57 Friends of Trail turn out for our clean up — including Mayor Sam Liccardo, Councilman Raul Peralez, and crews from Downtown Streets Team, Save Our Trails, Sustainable SJ D3, McKinley/Bonita, San Jose State University, West Valley Community College, Meet Up (thanks James Coberly), CommUniverCity and, of course, the leaders of Friends of Five Wounds Trail–and more.  Sorry if I forgot any one — I’ve really gotta start writing a list! The trail was in fairly clean … Continue reading →

2002 Five Wounds Village Plan

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This Executive Summary can be found on page five of the Five Wounds/Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood Improvement Plan. The Five Wounds/Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood Improvement Plan was developed as a shared vision for future actions between residents, businesses, and the City of San Jose as part of the Strong Neighborhoods Initiative launched in January 2001. During this community-based process, community members: authored “Principles for Transformation;” guided land use, building, public improvement recommendations; and prioritized actions. By defining core values and goals, the … Continue reading →