Portions of Bird Avenue, South Montgomery Street, South Autumn Street, and North Autumn Street will be renamed as Barack Obama Boulevard. Signs denoting the new name will be installed on August 16, 2021. While the street name will change, we anticipate most address numbers will remain the same (example: 123 Bird Avenue becomes 123 Barack Obama Boulevard).

The renaming, originated by the Barack Obama Boulevard Committee and aided by Mayor Liccardo and Vice Mayor Jones, was unanimously approved by the city council. Renaming this prominent portion of a San José street will honor the service, leadership, and legacy of the 44th President. 

Renaming a street, especially one that has different names along four stretches, requires careful coordination between different city departments, outside agencies, property owners, and tenants. We have answered some frequently asked questions below to help make the transition go smoothly.