San Jose City Council
November 5, 2024

Post Street Pedestrian Mall
San José City Council Item 8.1
November 5, 2024
Nathan Donato-Weinstein
Downtown Manager
Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
Chris Arkley
Downtown Coordinator
Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
Post Street Closure
Post Street within DTSJ
2 Project Background
• In July 2020, Post Street between South First Street and Lightson Alley was closed to vehicular traffic as part of the San José Al Fresco initiative. • In January 2022, Post Street reopened to vehicles. Stakeholders began advocating for a permanent removal of vehicular traffic from the street. • In July of 2022, the City implemented a pilot to close Post Street Thursday through Sunday evenings.
• In August of 2023, staff was directed to begin proceedings to permanently close the street to vehicles.
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Post Street Activations
Community Engagement
• Stakeholder engagement with business and property owners has been ongoing from the time of the initial Covid-era closure.
• Since 2022, there have been more than 20 engagement meetings and numerous 1:1s with property owners.
• Primary concerns around parking and access to the street have been addressed. 5 Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960
• City Council adoption of a Resolution of Intention to form the Pedestrian Mall. • Public notice process completed before a public hearing at City Council. • Affected property owner(s) may file a written claim of damages with the City Clerk before the end of the scheduled Public Hearing held at City Council. • City Council may adopt a resolution either abandoning the proceeding or establishing the Pedestrian Mall.
• City Council adopts an ordinance with rules and regulations governing the operation of the Pedestrian Mall.
6 Next Steps
• Post Resolution of Intention posted on Post Street by November 27, 2024. • Mail Resolution of Intention to property owners abutting the affected portion of Post Street by January 11, 2025.
• Hold public hearing at City Council on February 25, 2025. 7 Post Street Pedestrian Mall
San José City Council Item 8.1
November 5, 2024
Nathan Donato-Weinstein
Downtown Manager
Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
Chris Arkley
Downtown Coordinator
Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs
[email protected]