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City Council
Presentation
San José Department of
Transportation
November 15, 2022
Jessica Zenk
Deputy Director
Ramses Madou
Division Manager
Wilson Tam
Planning Manager
What is the Downtown Plan and why are we doing it?
• The Downtown Transportation Plan (DTP) is a 20-year strategic plan for improving transportation to, from, and within Downtown San José.
The Plan
• Provides a framework for new transportation projects, programs, and policies to be implemented by 2040.
• Leverages major downtown investments to elevate Downtown San José’s as a regional destination for jobs, housing, retail, and cultural activities.
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First
Place
ClimateEconomy
Equity
50%
of trips by transit, bike,
e-scooter, on foot
What the Plan Envisions
A resilient transportation
system in which all people
have access to safe,
enjoyable, convenient, and
affordable transportation
choices that treat everyone
with dignity and support
vibrant, inclusive
communities.
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& Focus
Groups
Community & Partner Engagement
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6 Santa Clara St. Gaps in Trail Network
Light Rail Light Rail
Freeway Barriers
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Envisioned Santa Clara Street
(Photo: IceSharkSJ)
What’s next?
Launch comprehensive grand boulevard study that will consider transportation, economic development, urban design, among other things
8 Faster Light Rail Transit
Patrick Tehan
What’s next?
VTA Downtown Light Rail Study underway, which responds directly to feedback received in the DTP process.
Conceptual engineering anticipated to begin by end of year. 9 Source: Tomwsulcer
Dept. Of Transportation:
Jessica Zenk
Deputy Director
[email protected]
Ramses Madou
Division Manager
[email protected]
Wilson Tam
Planning Manager
[email protected]
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