Project Description

San José adopted a Vision Zero transportation safety initiative in May 2015. Vision Zero aims to end fatalities and reduce severe injuries caused by traffic collisions. San José identified Senter Road as a Vision Zero Priority Safety Corridor because of the high number of fatal and severe injury crashes. Senter Road Traffic Safety Improvements Project will make the street safer for all.

Improvements for Pedestrians

For a safe and pleasant walking environment, this project will install:

• Quick-build corner curb extensions
• ADA compliant curb ramps
• High-visibility crosswalks
• Pedestrian signal timing improvements
• Median island fencing 

Improvements for Bicyclists

To improve safety and access for bicyclists, this project will install:

• New bike lanes (where missing)
• Added protections for existing bike lanes
• Green pavement markings 

Improvements for Motorists

To slow speeds, this project will include:

• Concrete median islands with trees
• Reconfigured travel lanes
• Increased turning-lane capacity at major intersections
• Pavement resurfacing
• Upgraded streetlights 

Timeline

Construction began in October 2020 and was completed in early 2021.

Community Engagement

If you would like to stay up-to-date on the latest project information or provide us feedback/concerns, please visit our page on the Move San José webpage or contact Anna Le at anna.le@sanjoseca.gov.

Updates

Read our blog post to learn more about the Senter Road project.

Resources

Learn more about San José’s Vision Zero transportation safety initiative.

Funding

This project is funded through the following sources:

• FHWA Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant
• Road Repair & Accountability Act 2017
• San José Vision Zero Quick Build Fund