March 2016

Alum Rock Avenue ConstructionWednesday, March 9, 2016

6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.Alum Rock Library, Community Room3090 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose

Served by VTA Bus Lines 25, 71.

Downtown and San Jose City Hall Construction

Thursday, March 10, 20166:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

VTA Downtown Customer Service Center55-A West Santa Clara Street, San Jose

Served by VTA Bus Lines 22, 23, 522, and Light Rail

Individuals who require language translation are requested to contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575 / TTY (408) 321-2330 at least

five business days before the meeting. The meeting facility is accessible to persons with disabilities.

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Celebrate Alum Rock

Construction activities slowed down over the holidays providing the perfect oppor-tunity for the businesses and community to celebrate everything Alum Rock Avenue has to offer.

Working with the Alum Rock-Santa Clara Street Business Association, VTA hosted three events to help promote small businesses during the

holiday season. The events were set against a backdrop of dozens of trees resplendent in holiday lights that illuminated Alum Rock Avenue and brightened the corridor.

Even though the holiday season is behind us, VTA continues to promote businesses in earnest. Shop Alum Rock is a

campaign aimed to brighten the streetscape and let it be known that Alum Rock is indeed open for business. A colorful billboard and 80 street light banners adorn the corridor remind-ing people to shop, dine, enjoy and thrive.

TreesVTA identified and removed trees that were damaging the sidewalk, causing tripping hazards, or located at station and street widening locations. VTA is replac-ing these trees with 76 new trees along the corridor. Our partner, Our City Forest (OCF), is planting an additional 266 trees enhancing the urban environment.

A one-stop shop for urban forestry, OCF offers resources to plant trees and water-wise landscapes for neighborhoods, parks and schools. Currently, OCF is focusing its tree planting efforts in East San Jose communities to address the impacts of pollution and climate change. www.ourcityforest.org.

Celebracin en Alum Rock

Las actividades de construccin disminuy-eron su ritmo durante la poca de fiestas brindando la oportunidad perfecta para que los negocios y la comunidad celebraran todo lo que Alum Rock Avenue tiene para ofrecer.

Trabajando con Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association, VTA organiz tres eventos para ayudar a promover a los pequeos negocios durante la temporada de fiestas. Los eventos tuvieron como escenario de fondo docenas de rboles, resplandecientes en luces de la poca de fiestas, que iluminaron Alum Rock Avenue y dieron brillo al corredor.

El 19 de diciembre, la comunidad sali a la fiesta callejera de Alum Rock que incluy una variedad de eventos para familias, como decoracin de galletas, carreras de Hot Wheel

patrocinada por Los Jarritos Restaurant, y presentaciones especiales de Elsa y Ana de la pelcula Frozen. La Gerente General de VTA, Nuria Fernandez, se reuni tambin con los propietarios de negocios para responder a preguntas y escuchar sus inquietudes.

Aun cuando la temporada navidea ya pas, VTA sigue promocionando negocios con entu-siasmo. Shop Alum Rock es una campaa para mejorar el panorama de las calles y hacer saber que los negocios de Alum Rock estn ciertamente abiertos al pblico. Un colorido espectacular y 80 estandartes en los postes de luz adornan el corredor, recordando a las personas comprar, comer, disfrutar y crecer

rbolesVTA identific y retir rboles que estaban daando la acera, ocasionando riesgos de tropezones, o estaban ubicados en donde se

plane el ensanchamiento de la calle y las nue-vas estaciones. VTA est reemplazando estos rboles con 76 nuevos rboles a lo largo del corredor. Nuestro socio, Our City Forest (OCF), plantar 266 rboles adicionales para mejorar el ambiente urbano

OCF, una tienda en donde se puede comprar todo lo necesario para los rboles urbanos bajo un mismo techo, ofrece recursos para plantar rboles y jardines eficientes en el uso de agua para zonas residenciales, parques y escuelas. Actualmente, OCF est enfocando sus esfuerzos por plantar rboles en comunidades de East San Jos para enfrentar el impacto de la contaminacin y el cambio climtico. www.ourcityforest.org.

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March Community Meetings

Join us for two community meetings! Learn about new project schedules, and planned work to complete the Alum Rock-Santa Clara BRT Project. We will discuss the eastbound lanes construction, median bus lanes, along Alum Rock Avenue, and construction of the BRT shelters at King Road and Jackson Avenue on March 9.

On March 10, the discussion will focus on Santa Clara Street construction of the BRT stations located between 1st and 2nd streets, and in front of City Hall between 5th and 6th streets.

Reuniones comunitarias de marzosAcompenos a dos reuniones comunitarias! Aprenda sobre la program-acin de nuevos proyectos, y sobre el trabajo planeado para completar el Proyecto de BRT de Alum Rock/Santa Clara. El 9 de marzo discutiremos la construccin de carriles con rumbo al este, los carriles para autobuses en el divisor del camino a lo largo de Alum Rock Avenue, y la construccin de las casetas de resguardo de BRT en la interseccin de King Road y Jackson Avenue. El 10 de marzo, la discusin se enfocar en la construccin en Santa Clara Street de las estaciones BRT ubicadas entre las calles 1st Street y 2nd Street, y frente al City Hall entre las calles 5th Street y 6th Street.

Se pide a las personas que requieran traduccin del idioma que se pongan en contacto con el Programa de extensin a la comunidad (Community Outreach) de VTA al 408-321-7575 / 408-321-2330 TTY por lo menos cinco das antes de la reunin. Las instalaciones de la reunin son accesibles a personas con discapacidades

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ArenaConstruction of the BRT stations are expected to be completed by early spring. Remaining work includes installation of the communications equipment, lighting, windscreens, and installation of station art.

ArenaSe espera que las construccin de las estaciones BRT se termine a principios de la primavera. El trabajo restante incluye la instalacin del equipo de comunicacin, iluminacin, pantallas paravientos, e instalacin de arte en la estacin.

Santa Clara Street Downtown and San Jose City HallConstruction of the Downtown BRT stations will include new sidewalks, and road paving between 1st and 2nd Streets. Construction of the City Hall BRT stations will include new sidewalks, and road paving between 5th and 6th Streets.

Santa Clara Street Downtown and San Jose City HallLa construccin de las estaciones Downtown BRT incluir nuevas aceras, y pavimentacin de la calle entre 1st Street y 2nd Street. La construccin de las estaciones City Hall BRT incluir nuevas aceras y pavimentacin de la calle entre 5th Street y 6th Street.

Santa Clara Street at 17th & 24th StreetsBRT stations will be completed by early spring. Remaining work includes installing the communications equipment, lighting, windscreens, and installation of station art.

Santa Clara Street at 17th & 24th StreetsLas estaciones de BRT estarn terminadas a principios de la primave-ra. El trabajo restante incluye instalar el equipo de comunicacin, iluminacin, pantallas paravientos, e instalacin de arte en la estacin.

King and JacksonAfter the holidays, activities resumed on eastbound Alum Rock Avenue continu-ing with the installation of new sidewalks and accessible ramps, storm drains, traffic signals and street lights. Street widening between Scharff Avenue and I-680 began in late January and will continue through the end of March. Upcoming activities on Alum Rock Avenue includes construction of the eastbound lanes, dedicated bus lanes, and installation of the median BRT stations located at the King Road and Jackson Avenue intersections. Work will only take place in one section at a time. Each section is about two blocks.

Story and OcalaThe Story and Ocala BRT stations are currently being installed through spring. Expect intermittent lane closures. The bus stops at Story (Routes 103, 189, 522) will be closed during construction and the bus stop at Ocala (Route 522) will be relocated nearby.

Story and OcalaLas estaciones BRT de Story y Ocala estn actualmente siendo instaladas, y la instalacin seguir durante la primavera. Espere cierres intermitentes de carriles. Las paradas de autobuses en Story (Rutas 103, 189, 522) estarn cerradas durante la reconstruccin y la parada de autobus-es en Ocala (Ruta 522) ser reubicada en un lugar cercano.

Alum RockThese stations are currently being installed through spring. Expect intermittent lane closures.

Alum RockLas estaciones BRT de Alum Rock estn actualmente siendo instaladas, y la instalacin seguir durante la primavera. Espere cierres intermitentes de carriles.

King and JacksonDespus de las fiestas, las actividades se reanudaron en Alum Rock Avenue con rumbo al este, continuando con la instalacin de nuevas aceras y rampas accesibles, drenes para tormenta, semforos y luminarias para la calle. El ensanchamiento de la calle entre Scharff Avenue y I-680 empez al final de enero y continuar hasta el fin de marzo.

Las actividades futuras en Alum Rock Avenue incluyen construccin de los carriles con rumbo al este, carriles dedicados para autobuses, y la instalacin de las estaciones BRT en el divisor del camino ubicado en la interseccin de King Road y Jackson Avenue. El trabajo ocurrir solamente en una seccin a la vez. Cada seccin es de aproximadamente dos cuadras.

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