San Jose
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San Jose Activates Street Space and Brings Out the Crowds
More evidence that people want streets to do more than just move and store cars
June 24, 2026
The Armchair Urbanist Goes After BART to San Jose Extension
Even from 3,000 miles away, it's easy to see why the BART extension—as designed—is stupid.
April 16, 2025
Caltrans and VTA Widening Winchester Blvd./I-280 Interchange in San Jose
To greenwash this project, they're going to also widen a sidewalk on one bridge and improve a bike/ped overcrossing, but it's still another de facto freeway widening
August 16, 2023
Can ‘Personal Rapid Transit’ Really Replace Buses and Trains?
Is a shared autonomous vehicle on a dedicated track really the same as public transportation? San Jose thinks so — and officials are about to bet big on it.
Kea Wilson
June 20, 2023
Eyes on the Street: Update on San Jose’s Downtown Bike Treatments
A quick look at the good, the bad and the ugly in San Jose's ongoing efforts to make streets safe.
September 14, 2022
Memo Calls for Reconsideration of BART Extension Design
Mayor Sam Liccardo is concerned about a potential $3 billion cost overrun for the BART extension to downtown San Jose thanks to the deep-bore concept.
May 12, 2022
More Love for San Jose’s Bike Plan
San Jose's Better Bike Plan offers a framework that Chicago would do well to emulate in order to create a bike plan that's more representative of current and would-be cyclists.
October 19, 2020
San Jose Bike Plan to Be Considered on Monday
Supporters and advocates are hoping residents will reach out and voice their support on Monday.
August 31, 2020
‘Parking Bomb’ Coming to Downtown San Jose
Transit-oriented development doesn't mean "with lots of parking"
June 5, 2020
