Project Description

The Roosevelt Park Transportation Improvement Project aims to make roads safer for people who walk, roll, and bike. This project will improve the City’s bike network, which is part of the Plan Bay Area 2050. Improvements include:

• Buffered bike lanes
• High-visibility crosswalks
• ADA-compliant curb ramps
• Urban greening improvements
• Pedestrian street lighting

City Goals

The Roosevelt Park Transportation Project aims to improve transportation for those living in affordable housing units. It will make it easier and safer for residents who want to walk, roll, or bike. This project will also help to reduce traffic and air pollution.

This project supports several City and DOT goals and plans:

• Vision Zero San José
  • Reduce and eliminate severe injuries and deaths  
• Plan Bay Area 2050
  • Support community-led transportation enhancements in Equity Priority Communities 
  • Build a Complete Streets network
  • Advance regional Vision Zero policy through street design and reduced speeds

Timeline

• Design completion: Summer 2024
• Construction start: Fall 2024

Resources

• Learn more about Plan Bay Area 2050
• Learn more about Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program

Funding

This project is funded by the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program. The grant focuses on:

• Streetscape enhancements
• Urban greening improvements
• Bicycle and pedestrian improvements