Project Description

The Edenvale and Sylvandale Schools Safety Project improves traffic safety around Edenvale Elementary, Sylvandale Middle, and Rocketship Spark Schools. This project improves:

• Safety for people who walk, roll, or bike
• Enhances walkability and accessibility in reaching all three schools

Safety improvements include:

• Quick-build curb extensions with paint and delineators
• High-visibility crosswalks

These improvements can help drivers reduce their turning speeds. They also help people who cross the street be more visible to people driving.

^{Carryback Avenue and Azucar Avenue before traffic safety improvements were added}

^{Carryback Avenue and Azucar Avenue after traffic safety improvements were added}

^{Bendorf Drive and Azucar Avenue before traffic safety improvements were added}

^{Bendorf Drive and Azucar Avenue after traffic safety improvements were added}

Safety improvements along Sylvandale Avenue between Verdi Drive and Sunbrook Court include:

• Enhancement of existing bike lanes to parking-protected bike lanes
• Quick-build median islands
• High visibility crosswalks

These improvements can help drivers slow their speeds. And they also enhance safety for people who bike, walk, and roll.

Timeline

Edenvale focused area: Completion expected by February 2024
Sylvandale focused area: Completion expected by summer 2024

Community Engagement

If you would like to stay up-to-date on the latest project information or provide feedback, please contact Anna Le at anna.le@sanjoseca.gov.

Resources

• Learn more about Vision Zero, our traffic safety initiative
• Learn more about our Walk n' Roll program

Funding

• ATP (2021 Active Transportation Program Quick-Build Project Fund)
• Office of Traffic Safety/Berkeley SafeTREC Complete Streets Safety Assessment Grant