Exciting things are happening in Downtown San Jose as significant updates to its transit infrastructure promise to enhance connectivity and spur economic growth. The highly anticipated BART extension to Silicon Valley has officially started construction, marked by a ceremony that included unveiling the winning name for their tunnel boring machine, Shai-Hulud, a nod to the sandworms in the movie Dune. This milestone represents a pivotal moment for the region's transportation landscape. Set to open in 2037, the nearly $13 billion project will extend BART’s reach by six miles, adding four new stations along the route.
The project also just received the largest amount of federal funding ever allocated to a West Coast transportation project. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the transit agency designing and building the BART extension to San Jose and Santa Clara, announced the federal government will contribute $5.1 billion to help complete the historic and long-awaited project. The massive award from the Federal Transit Administration is also the second largest transit-related grant from the agency in history.
In conjunction with the BART extension, plans for a major overhaul of the Diridon Station in downtown San Jose are underway. The Diridon Station is to become one of the busiest transportation hubs on the West Coast, and the Joint Policy Advisory Board recently shared three potential designs that incorporate the future additions of California High-Speed Rail and BART.
The California High-Speed Rail’s spring 2024 report stated that interior plans were mocked up in February 2024, and a request for proposals was sent out in April, with decisions expected by the end of the year. Once completed, the rail will cut travel time between San Francisco and Los Angeles to 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Impact on Urban Catalyst’s Development Pipeline
The advancements in San Jose’s transit infrastructure are set to benefit Urban Catalyst’s pipeline of development projects, all strategically located near these transit stations. Transit-oriented development is at the core of Urban Catalyst’s vision, focusing on creating vibrant, sustainable urban spaces that promote connectivity and economic growth.
The new BART stations and the redeveloped Diridon Station will increase foot traffic and accessibility to Urban Catalyst’s projects, making them more attractive to residents and businesses. Enhanced transit options will reduce reliance on cars, leading to a more pedestrian-friendly environment and contributing to the city’s sustainability goals.
Dev Davis, chairperson of the advisory board and San Jose councilmember, highlighted the potential for these transit projects to spur further development in the area. “I think having all of these modes of transportation as seamless as possible connections for customers really makes it a much more attractive area for employers.”
As the environmental review and design processes for these projects progress, Urban Catalyst remains committed to working closely with city planners and transit authorities to ensure that our developments complement and enhance the evolving transit landscape. The synergy between improved transit infrastructure and our development projects will create a dynamic, accessible, and thriving downtown San Jose.
The BART extension and Diridon Station overhaul represent monumental strides in San Jose’s transit future. These projects will not only revolutionize transportation in the region but also serve as catalysts for our mission to drive urban development and create vibrant, sustainable communities.
Contact us today to find out more about our transit-oriented developments in Downtown San Jose.
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