Eastridge to BART Regional Connector - EBRC

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector   
Weekly Construction Update   
Friday, November 22, 2024 

Greetings,   

  
Construction continues with multiple activities such as potholing, drainage, excavation pile driving and bridge falsework. Night work activities include falsework, rebar and drainage installation. Work at Tully Road, Ocala Avenue and Story Road intersections have ramped up. Roadway widening at S. Capitol Avenue continues. 

As we enter the rainy season, contractors are adjusting their activities and schedules. Crews are preparing for this weekend’s expected rain by sweeping construction areas and covering all exposed dirt piles.  

Pile driving activity, noise, vibration, and other construction activities are felt by those who live on streets parallel to the project. Staff is in constant communication with residents and business owners, and we truly appreciate their patience while we build the light rail extension.  

Construction activities will stop on November 28th and 29th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Construction activities and traffic changes are scheduled to resume on Monday, December 2nd. 

Anticipated work from 11/23/24 through 12/08/24   

1. Day and night work at all corners of the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road, with activities going on in front of the Chevron Gas Station, Auto Zone, World Oil Gas Station and Capital Car Wash. Temporary lane closures will continue to be implemented.   

2. K-rail will be placed on Kollmar Drive near S&S Market. Beginning on December 2, 2024: One way traffic on sections of Kollmar Drive, with detours to Sussex Avenue and McGinness Drive.  

3. Day work with intermittent, temporary lane closures by the Mercedez Benz Dealership at the Northeast corner of the Capitol Expressway and Tully Road intersection.  

4.Roadwork at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Capitol Avenue continues.  

5. Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving will continue on S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur and Story until complete; work will then shift towards the intersection, and it involves night work.    

6. Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.   

7. Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during daytime and nighttime as needed, accompanied by lane closures.   

8. Eastbound Ocala Avenue will be temporarily closed for a couple of days, from 9 am to 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway. A traffic advisory will be posted along with signage no less than 5 days in advance.  

COMMUNITY OUTREACH   

SAVE THE DATE! -  
 

Holiday Celebration, Friday, December 13th 4pm-7pm 
at the Community Outreach office at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. Light refreshments will be provided, along with fun activities for all.  

The Community Outreach Field Office is open on  
Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and   
Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.    

Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org  

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team 

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector   
Weekly Construction Update   
Friday, November 22, 2024

Greetings, 

Falsework is advancing northbound on Capitol Expressway from the Ocala Avenue intersection toward the Story Road intersection. Construction activities such as pile driving and column forming continue north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. K-Rail placement and utility work begins at Story Road and in other areas. 

Following community input regarding access for pedestrian and bike riders, and to improve the experience of motorists and bus riders, additional signs along the construction zone have been installed. Night work continues to take place this week and next. 

Looking ahead, please note that construction activities will stop on Nov 28th and 29th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Work may resume on Sunday evening, December 1st. 
  
 
ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES

Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road:
·    Chevron Gas Station – Work is underway. The driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway is temporarily closed while crews perform driveway reconstruction. The driveway to the east on Story Road is open, and the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open for the time being. Pedestrian and bike riders can use the temporary sidewalk on Capitol Expressway and Story Road while this is happening.

·    Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Avenue. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road and both driveways on Story Road will be open. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.   
                              
·    World Oil Gas Station – K-Rail placement is expected this week.  The driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open as an entrance only, while the driveway on Story Road will remain open. The area will have proper signage. 

Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road:
·    Mercedez Benz Dealership – Day work to install drainage systems has begun and it will continue for several weeks until completed, with intermittent, temporary lane closures. Flaggers are present and proper signs are in place. 
·    
Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway:

·    Crossroads Shopping Center –Remaining work includes concrete island, planting, and some street lighting. 

ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES

·    Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street –Street lighting installation is pending. 

·    Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving will continue through the end of November.  

BUS OPERATIONS

Currently, bus #70 is no longer doing the reroute via Leeward. Southbound 70 bus riders may catch the bus on Ocala nearside Capitol at the temporary stop. 

Anticipated work from 11/16/24 through 12/01/24 
***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time. 
 
Day Work                               
 
·    Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway. 
 
·    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
  
·    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
  
·    Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during daytime and nighttime as needed, accompanied by lane closures. 

·    Eastbound Ocala Avenue will be temporarily closed for a couple of days, from 9 am to 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway. Advance notice will be provided about this activity. 
  
·    Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.   
  
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

·    Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible.

·    For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART.   

·    The Community Outreach Field Office is open on
 Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 
Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.  

·    The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. 

·    Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector  
Weekly Construction Update  
Friday, November 8, 2024 
 

Greetings,  
 
The contractors are scheduled to work on Veterans’ Day (11/11/2024), weather conditions permitting. Night work and lane closures continue intermittently. Construction activities are now focusing on the Capitol Expressway intersections with Story Road, Ocala Avenue, and Tully Road.  
 
A construction update for November was delivered by mail and delivered door-door to homes next to the project. Information is provided in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Chinese. The monthly project update has resumed and sent via email to stakeholders who subscribe for updates via the EBRC website. The public is encouraged to submit comments or concerns via this link: Contact EBRC Staff | VTA. 
 
Construction takes a break in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday from Thursday, November 28th through Saturday, November 30th.  Work is planned to resume on Sunday night, after Thanksgiving. 
   
  
  
ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES 
 
Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road: 
•    Chevron Gas Station – Work is underway. The driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway is temporarily closed while crews perform underground utility relocation and driveway reconstruction. The driveway to the east on Story Road is open, and the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open for the time being. Pedestrian and bike riders can use the sidewalk on Capitol Expressway while this is happening. 
 
•    Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Drive. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road and both driveways on Story Road will be open. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.    
                               
•    World Oil Gas Station – Potholing, demolition, underground drainage, sanitary sewer construction, curb and gutter, driveway and roadway construction near the station will require a temporary barrier and lane closures. The driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open as an entrance only.   
 
 
Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road: 
•    Mercedez Benz Dealership – Work to install drainage systems has begun and it will continue for several weeks until completed. 

Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway: 
 
•    Crossroads Shopping Center – The last outside roadway widening activities at this location are underway, and the removal of temporary barriers is anticipated for mid-November. 

 
ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES 
 
•    Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street – Driveways are complete, with minor details and sidewalk work to be completed next week. Street lighting installation and temporary barrier removal is anticipated for Mid-November.  
 
•    Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving will continue through the end of November.   
 
BUS OPERATIONS 
 
•    Eastbound Route 70 buses have been rerouted via Leeward Drive, to Foxdale Drive, and then to Capitol Expressway until Spring 2025. Residents can board the bus at the temporary bus stop located on Capitol nearside Ocala.  
•    VTA will continue monitoring to ensure that adequate lighting is provided along the pedestrian pathways at night.  
 
 
Anticipated work from 11/09/24 through 11/27/24  
***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.  
  
Day Work                                
  
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.  
  
•    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
   
•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
   
•    Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during daytime and nighttime, with use of lane closures.  
 
•    Eastbound Ocala Avenue will again be temporarily closed for a couple of days, from 9 am to 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway. This is currently planned for the week of 11/17.  
   
•    Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.    
   
COMMUNITY OUTREACH  
 
•    Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible. 

•    For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART.    

•    The Community Outreach Field Office is open on 
Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and  
Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.   

•    The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.  

•    Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org 
 
Moving Forward,  

The Construction and Engagement Team 
 

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector 
Weekly Construction Update 
Friday, November 1, 2024
 

Greetings,

Overnight work is scheduled to begin on Sunday, Nov 3^rd. Crews will be working overnight in the median of Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue this week and on the northbound side near Tully Road next week. K-rail will be installed on the west side of Capitol Expressway south of Ocala to begin the demolition and roadway widening work, including the BRT station relocation.  Daywork will continue next week at the project's northeast end, near the VTA’s Alum Rock station on Capitol Avenue, and on S. Capitol Avenue, westside.

Construction activities can change at any time due to weather and other conditions.

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ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES
 

Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road:

• Chevron Gas Station – Work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; The driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway will be temporarily closed while crews perform underground utility relocation and driveway reconstruction. The driveway to the east on Story Road will be open, and the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open. Pedestrian and bike riders will be able to use the sidewalk on Capitol Expressway while this is happening.
   
• Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Avenue. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road and both driveways on Story Road will be open. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.  

• World Oil Gas Station – Potholing, demolition, underground drainage, sanitary sewer construction, curb and gutter, driveway and roadway construction near the station will require a temporary barrier and lane closures. The driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open as an entrance only. 

Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road:

• Mercedez Benz Dealership - Night work to install drainage systems is anticipated to begin on the week of November 10, 2024, and continue for several weeks until completed.

Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway:

• Crossroads Shopping Center – Driveway and curbs are completed on S. Capitol Avenue. Work continues with concrete pouring, sidewalk, installing streetlights, landscaping and temporary barrier removal is anticipated for mid-November.

ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES

• Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street – Driveways are complete, with minor details and sidewalk work to be completed next week. Street lighting installation and temporary barrier removal is anticipated for Mid-November.
   
• Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving are expected to continue through the end of November. 

BUS OPERATIONS

• Due to the temporarily lane closures for underground work and new K-rails that will be installed next week (which makes it more difficult for a bus to make a right turn onto Capitol Expressway), for the next phase of road widening work, eastbound Route 70 buses have been rerouted via Leeward Drive, to Foxdale Drive, and then to Capitol Expressway until Spring 2025. Residents can board the bus at the temporary bus stop located on Capitol nearside Ocala.
• VTA completed additional temporary lighting to the stations and will continue to monitor to ensure that adequate lighting is provided along the pedestrian pathways at night.

Anticipated work from 11/02/24 through 11/22/24

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.  

Day Work                              

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
• Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes overnight due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely – this overnight work is planned to start on 11/3 (Sunday).
• Eastbound Ocala Avenue will again be temporarily closed during 9 am - 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway for a couple days, currently planned for the week of 11/10.
• Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.  

ENVIRONMENTAL

 Stormwater

• Current work locations are preparing for upcoming rainy season.
• Fiber rolls for erosion and sediment control have been installed throughout the active median on Capitol Expressway.
• Drain inlets throughout the project site are protected from construction activities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible.
• VTA Outreach Staff will present a project update at Coffee with the Principal at Katherine Smith Elementary School on November 11, 2024.
• The latest construction update (Nov 1-30, 2024) is being delivered to residents and business owners.
• For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART.  
• The Community Outreach Field Office is open on
   Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and
  Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.  
• The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.
• Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector  
 Weekly Construction Update  
 Friday, October 25, 2024

Greetings, 
   
Work continues at the median of Capitol Expressway, North and South of Ocala Avenue. Work is also underway at the project's north end, near the VTA’s Alum Rock station on Capitol Avenue, and on S. Capitol Avenue, westside. Community Outreach staff are communicating with residents and businesses, to keep the community apprised of activities and address their issues and concerns.
 
 
ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES

Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road:
·    Chevron Gas Station – In early November, one of the two driveways on Story Road will remain open, while the driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway will be temporarily closed. Pedestrian and bike riders will be able to use the sidewalk on Capitol Expressway while this is happening. 

·    Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Avenue. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.   
                              
·    World Oil Gas Station – Potholing, and underground drainage and sanitary sewer construction in the roadways near the station will require temporary lane closure however the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open. At the end of the year when new curb and sidewalk activities begin, customers will be able to enter the gas station from Capitol Expressway. They will exit to Story Road. Directional signage will be in place to direct traffic in and out of the station.

Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road:
·    Mercedez Benz Dealership - Overnight work to install drainage systems is anticipated to begin on the week of November 3and continue for several weeks until late November. 

Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway:

• Crossroads Shopping Center – Driveway and curbs are completed. The sidewalk work in the surrounding area continues and is anticipated to be substantially completed by the end of October.  Street lighting and remaining work is expected to be completed by mid-November.

ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES

• Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street – Driveways are completed. The sidewalk work in the surrounding area continues and is anticipated to be substantially complete by the end of October. Street lighting installation and K-Rail removal is anticipated for Mid-November.
   
• Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb forming and pouring are ongoing and expected to continue through the end of November. 

BUS OPERATIONS

• Eastbound Ocala Avenue will be temporarily closed for work at Capitol Expressway for a couple days next week, eastbound Route 70 buses will be rerouted via Leeward Drive, to Foxdale Drive, and then to Capitol Expressway. Residents can board the bus at the temporary bus stop located on Capitol nearside Ocala.
• VTA is currently working with a contractor to ensure that adequate lighting is provided along the pedestrian pathways at night.

Anticipated work from 10/25/24 through 11/22/24

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.

Day Work                              

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.

As of 10/25/24 Pile driving is by the Foxdale Apartments, moving north on  
 Capitol Expressway between Foxdale Drive and Story Road.    

• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
• Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes overnight due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely – this overnight work is planned to start at the beginning of November.
• Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.  

ENVIRONMENTAL

 Stormwater

• Current work locations are preparing for upcoming rainy season.
• Fiber rolls for erosion and sediment control have been installed throughout the active median on Capitol Expressway.
• Drain inlets throughout the project site are protected from construction activities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible
• Staff has spoken about the project on NBC-TV, Telemundo, Univision, and KCBS Radio as well as on Instagram and Facebook. Please follow us @SCVTA.
• We are about to begin another round of construction updates to be delivered to businesses and residents located very close to the project, and we are preparing a marketing campaign to support businesses in the area.
• For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART. 
• Staff will participate in the following events:

Foxdale Fall Festival - Foxdale Village Apartments (10/25)

District 8 Fall Festival - Lake Cunningham Park (10/26)

• The Community Outreach Field Office is open on
   Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and
  Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.  
• The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.
• Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector 
Weekly Construction Update 
Friday, October 18, 2024 

Greetings, 

This past week, VTA’s Transit Services personnel conducted a test drive at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Capitol Avenue to ensure the upcoming temporary road realignment will not impede the bus routes in that area. With traffic modifications around the corner, similar activities will occur throughout the construction zone as needed.  

 Work continues at the median, North and South of Ocala Avenue. Work is also underway at the project's north end, near the VTA’s Alum Rock station, and on S. Capitol Avenue (westside). The EBRC team constantly communicates with residents, businesses, and the public to address their issues and concerns. 

The City of San Jose and utility companies are currently working on the east and west sides of the EBRC construction zone, doing paving jobs and other public works. This may confuse residents, who think the road closures and detours are related to the EBRC construction project. EBRC Project will try to coordinate with other projects, whenever  
we can, to minimize traffic impacts and we thank the public for their patience for all public work within the area. 

For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART. 

Upcoming Traffic Modifications   

***For planning purposes only.  

There will be temporary 1-lane closures from 9 am – to 3 pm, both Northbound and Southbound, from the VTA-Alum Rock Transit Center to the Eastridge Transit Center for structure work in the median and outside civil/underground and traffic signal/street lighting work. 
 

There will be nighttime 2-lane closures from 10 pm – 5 am, primarily northbound from Story Road to Tully Road along Capitol Expressway, where the contractor is working on falsework for the deck structure above ground (note this is moving from location to location, starting north of Ocala going North and south of Cunningham going South) beginning around the end of October. Other periodic nighttime 2-lane closures may also occur at various areas along the project corridor on either direction for underground sanitary sewer and drainage work that is in the middle of or crossing multiple travel lanes.  

A temporary BRT bus stop has been established north of the Ocala intersection. It will remain in service at this location through mid-2025. In early 2025, the southbound BRT Ocala station bus shelter will be removed and relocated to the west and will be ready for use in mid-2025. 

Anticipated work from 10/18/24 through 11/03/24 

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time. 

Day Work 

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway. 
• Hard surface removal, concrete pouring, form and pour curbs, and curing on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways will remain open for residents who live by active construction and for businesses at the Crossroad Shopping Center.  
• Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue are taking place, with minimal or no impacts on residents.  
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
  * As of 10/18/24 Pile driving is approaching the Foxdale Apartments, going north on  Capitol Expressway between Foxdale Drive and Story Road.  
• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
• Falsework to build the bridge deck has begun. Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely. 

Night and Saturday Work 

• Night work is anticipated at the North-East corner of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road, beginning on Sunday, October 27, 2024. 
• Night work is anticipated at the median and other locations beginning on Sunday, October 27, 2024. 
• Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.  

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

LATEST ACTIVITIES 

• Staff participated at the Resource Fair at Lee Mathson Middle School (10/15)

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES 

• Foxdale Fall Festival - Foxdale Village Apartments (10/25) 

• District 8 Fall Festival - Lake Cunningham Park (10/26) 

OUTREACH FIELD OFFICE 

• Please remember that the Community Outreach Field Office is open  
  Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm  
  and by appointment. The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. 

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team 

Greetings,

Construction activities are at a phase where lane and road closures and detours can occur more often. Traffic modifications are expected, and the traffic signage is placed where needed. Traffic Advisories will be shared with the community and found on the project’s website at vta.org/eastridgetoBART.

To date, at least 200 piles have been driven into the ground. Pile driving and column pouring activities are active in some segments. Similarly, roadway construction activities continue by the Crossroads Shopping Center on Capitol Avenue and S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur Drive and Story Road.

Upcoming Traffic Modifications 

***For planning purposes only.

• There will be temporary 1-lane closures from 9 am – to 3 pm, both Northbound and Southbound, from the VTA-Alum Rock Transit Center to the Eastridge Transit Center for structure work in the median and outside civil/underground and traffic signal/street lighting work.
   
• There will be nighttime 2-lane closures from 8 pm – 5 am, primarily northbound from Capitol Avenue to Tully Road along Capitol Expressway, where the contractor is working on falsework for the deck structure above ground (note this is moving from location to location, starting north of Ocala going North and south of Cunningham going South) beginning around the end of October.  
   
• A temporary BRT bus stop has been established north of the Ocala intersection. It will remain in service at this location through mid-2025. In early 2025, the southbound BRT Ocala station bus shelter will be removed and relocated to the west and will be ready for use in mid-2025.

Anticipated work from 10/11/24 through 10/28/24

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.

Day Work

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.
• Hard surface removal, concrete pouring, form and pour curbs, and curing on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways will remain open for residents who live by active construction and for businesses at the Crossroad Shopping Center.
• Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue are taking place, with minimal or no impacts on residents.
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
• Falsework to build the bridge deck has begun. Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to safely move materials and build support structures.

Night Work

• Night work is anticipated beginning October 27, at the median.

Saturday Work

• Excavation and shoring work in the median.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

LATEST ACTIVITIES

• Three Community Update Meetings occurred on Oct 5, 9, and 10. The first meeting was held at the Hank Lopez Community Center and facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters. Subsequent meetings were held via Zoom; the first meeting was in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation, and the second was in Spanish with English interpretation.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

• Lee Mathson Middle School Resource Fair (10/15)
• Foxdale Fall Festival - Foxdale Village Apartments (10/25)
• District 8 Fall Festival - Lake Cunningham Park (10/26)

OUTREACH FIELD OFFICE

• Please remember that the Community Outreach Field Office is open Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment. The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
September 27, 2024

Construction activities continue at various locations along the project. Pile driving activities are occurring north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue at various bridge column locations. This is followed by placing rebar and pouring foundation concrete. Several columns are already cast and are visible along the expressway. Bridge falsework activities are to follow soon at locations where columns are already built. 

A temporary BRT bus stop has been established north of the Ocala intersection. It will remain in service at this location for at least 8 months to allow underground work to be completed. Following that, in early November, the southbound BRT Ocala station will be dismantled to allow space in the middle for bridge construction. In spring 2025, the BRT station will be reassembled. All art components will be protected. 

Construction activities and schedules can change at any time. 

Anticipated work from 09/27/24 through 10/14/24
Day Work
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway.

•    Hard surface removal, concrete pouring, form and pour curbs, and curing on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways to remain open for residents who live by active construction and for the business at the Crossroad Shopping Center. 

•    Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway with minimal or no impacts to residents. 

•    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast pile and driving piles at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.

•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.

•    Falsework is planned begin in early October.  Work is conducted at daytime and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely. 
Night Work

•    Night work at Tully intersection is anticipated for second week of October.  
Saturday Work

•    Grading work planned along Capitol Avenue area. Structure work in the median continues. 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Outreach Field Office is open Tuesdays 9am-12n, and Fridays 1-5pm, and by appointment. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Three community meetings have been scheduled to provide the community an update on current construction activities and share what to expect going forward for the next several months. This is also an opportunity to hear from the community. 

•    Saturday, October 5, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.  – in person at the Hank Lopez Community Center, facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters.
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•    Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.  – Zoom meeting facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation. “
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•    Thursday, October 10, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.   – Zoom meeting facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation. 
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Moving Forward,
The Construction and Engagement Team
 

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
September 16, 2024

Dear All,

Pile driving continues at various locations along the Expressway. The contractor will pour concrete columns near Ocala Avenue this Saturday and next Thursday. The Ocala BRT stop will be temporarily relocated to construct a new drainage system. Roadway excavation along S. Capitol Avenue will continue next week

Anticipated work from 09/14/24 to 09/22/24

Day Work
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway.
•    Hard surface removal and concrete pouring on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways will remain open for residents who live by active construction. 
•    Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway with minimal or no impacts to residents. 
•    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast pile and driving piles at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
•    Falsework to build the bridge deck is anticipated to begin in the third week of September. Work will be done during day, and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely. 

Night Work
•    No Night work is anticipated for next week Sunday, September 15, 2024 through Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Saturday Work
•    Shoring and Excavation on Capitol Expressway. 
•    Rebar work for columns.
•    Concrete pouring scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, day work only. 

Community Outreach 
School Engagement. Staff participated at Kimberly Smith Elementary’s Back to School Night on 09/11.

Field Office Warming. Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 

Neighborhood Meeting for S. Capitol Ave residents. Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 P.M.

Construction Update Meeting. Saturday, October 5, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.  – in person at the Hank Lopez Community Center, facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters.

Construction Update Meeting. Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.  – Zoom meeting facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation. 

Construction Update Meeting. Thursday, October 10, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.   – Zoom meeting facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation. 

Moving Forward,
 

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
September 6, 2024

Dear All,

Construction continues in the middle of Capitol Expressway, with large cranes in the median and large trucks either delivering piles or moving soil.  Other heavy equipment is positioned at different points across the project. 

There will be work on Saturdays for this period. Construction schedules may change at any time due to weather or other circumstances. 

Anticipated work from 09/07/24 to 09/15/24

Day Work
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway.
•    Concrete and pavement removal and other construction activities on Capitol. Avenue, southbound between
     Wilbur Avenue and Capitol  Expressway. 
•    Excavation, demolition, and other construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur Drive and Story Road. 
•    Pile driving, shoring, excavation, pile delivery, and off-loading pre-cast pile for various piers located on
     Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue.
•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue.
•    Pile driving, shoring, excavation, pile delivery, and off-loading pre-cast pile for various piers located
     on Capitol Expressway south of Cunningham Avenue. 
•    Falsework to build the bridge deck is anticipated to start on the third week of September, with day work first,
     and followed by some night work due to the need for multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and
     build support structures safely. 

Night Work
•    Overnight work anticipated to begin on the last week of September. 

Saturday Work
•    Shoring and Excavation on Capitol Expressway. 
•    Rebar work for columns.

Community Outreach 

•    The team is ready for the community outreach office warming! We hope to see you on Saturday,
      September 21, 2024, from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. This is planned as a small gathering. Hope to see you there! 

•    Please help us spread the news about our upcoming community meetings:

                Saturday, October 5 – in person at the Hank Lopez Community Center.
                This meeting will be facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters.

                Wednesday, October 9 – Zoom meeting facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation. 

                Thursday, October 10 – Zoom meeting facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation. 

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
August 30, 2024

Dear All,

Most families are busy driving or walking their kids to school, now that school is back in session. That means more pedestrian and motorist activities on streets and roads. Shoring and pile driving are happening at the median on Capitol Expressway between Ocala Avenue and Story Road, and farther south near Tully Road, and we continue asking the public to slow down and follow the 35mph speed limit. 

Along the northern part of the project, excavation, and drainage work is taking place on and around Capitol Avenue, Excalibur Drive and South Capitol Avenue. Contractor is preparing for false work installation, which will begin in a few weeks. False work will require lane closures, detours, and modifications to traffic. We thank our bus drivers and riders in advance for their patience as lane closures and bus route operations may impact their transportation schedules.  

Please remember that construction crews will not work on Monday, September 2nd due to Labor Day. 

Anticipated work from 08/30/24 to 09/08/24
Day Work 

• Excavate and Install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway. 
• Concrete and pavement removal and other construction activities on Capitol Avenue (Southbound).
• between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway.
• Excavation, demolition, and other construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur. 
• Drive and Story Road. 
• Pile driving, pile delivery and off-loading of pre-cast pile for various piers located on Capitol. 
• Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue.
• Pour concrete footings and columns.
• Pile driving at pier 59, located on Capitol Expressway south of Cunnigham Avenue.
• False Work anticipated to start on September 18, 2024, with day and overnight work. 

Night Work 

• Not anticipated for this period.

Saturday

• 09/07 Miscellaneous drainage work at various locations. 
• 09/07 Shoring and Excavation on Capitol Expressway south of Cunnigham Avenue.

Community Outreach

• We are in a contact with a handful of homeowners/residents who have expressed concerns about noise and vibration. We anticipated for this to happen and are working diligently to respond in a timely manner. 
• Now that the 2024/2025 school year has started in most districts, community outreach staff members are engaging with schools and school districts.  The events we are confirming with the school districts provide us the opportunities to further engage with parents, students, and faculty.
• Save The Date!  The community outreach office warming will be held on September 21, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm.  Next week we will forward a copy of the formal invitation.

We hope to see you at one of our community meetings:

• Saturday, October 5 – In person. Hank Lopez Community Center.

         Facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters. 

• Wednesday, October 9 - ZOOM facilitated in English with Spanish 

         and Vietnamese interpretation.

• Thursday, October 10 - ZOOM facilitated in Spanish with 

         English interpretation.

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
August 16, 2024
 

Happy Friday! 

This last week, when motorists drove southbound on Capitol Expressway between Story Road and Tully Road, they most likely saw, heard, and felt the noise and vibration from pile driving and sheet pile installation. The residents in the streets adjacent to the construction zone were informed timely of the activities, and VTA and MCM’s teams were responding to their immediate concerns.

Fortunately, we have completed one week of this important part of the project. Hats off to the construction crews who are at the forefront of building the light rail extension! 

Anticipated work from 08/17/24 to 08/25/24

Day Work 
•    Install drainage systems at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive. 
•    Potholing, excavating, paving, striping, K-Rail and pedestrian ramps installation on southbound Capitol Avenue
     between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway.
•    Install new fiber-optics conduit, street lighting conduit and traffic signals conduit on northbound Capitol Expressway near Tully Road. 
•    Install shoring and excavation for piers 36, 37, 38, and 39 located on Capitol Expressway between Story Road and Ocala Avenue.
•    Pile driving, pile delivery and off-loading of pre-cast pile for pier 42 and 41 located on Capitol Expressway north of Ocala Avenue
•    Install shoring and excavation for pier 59 and begin pile driving at pier 59 located on Capitol Expressway south of Cunnigham Avenue.

Night Work 
•    Not anticipated for this period.

Community Outreach

• We participated in Viva Parks at Hillview Park by Ocala Avenue, and held our monthly, online stakeholder working group meeting.
• SAVE THE DATE for our October 2024 community meetings, as follows:
• Saturday, October 5 – In person. Facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters. Location TBD. 
• Wednesday, October 9 - ZOOM facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation.
• Thursday, October 10 - ZOOM facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation.
• Help us spread out this message: The current speed limit on Capitol Expressway between Excalibur Drive and Quimby Road is 35 miles per hour. This is for the safety of construction workers, pedestrians, cyclists, and the public in general. 

Moving Forward, 

The EBRC Construction & Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
August 1, 2024

Pile driving is set for August. Residents and motorists in East San Jose will see pile driving activities during the day, and heavy equipment mobilization at night, as needed. Pile driving will continue for several months across the construction zone, except for areas north of Story Road along Capitol Expressway towards Capitol Avenue, and south of Tully Road where other construction activities will take place. During this work, driveways will remain open.

The following are a few facts about pile driving to remember:

• Pile driving is only conducted during the day
• Pile driving activities in one location may last 4-5 days
• We are monitoring sound and vibration levels
• Night work for equipment mobilization and pile delivery
• We are providing timely updates to all stakeholders

Anticipated work from 08/01/24 to 08/10/24

Day work

• Pile driving anticipated to begin the week of August 12^th on Capitol Expressway between Story Road and Ocala Avenue
• The second location for pile driving south of Cunningham Avenue is anticipated to begin on August 16^th
• Temporary road striping on Capitol Avenue
• K-Rail and pedestrian ramps installation on the west side of Capitol Avenue
• Remove portions of the median and islands on Capitol Avenue, in the northern part of the project
• Excavation and new sidewalk construction near Ocala BRT Station
• Remove pavement areas on Capitol Expressway between Ocala Ave and Tully Road, northbound and southbound.
• Installing temporary ramps for bikes at various locations
• Installing shoring for foundation excavations between Ocala Avenue and Story Road will begin on Monday, August 5th

Night Work

• Equipment mobilization is anticipated for this period.

Saturday Work

• Construction crews may work on Saturdays for this period.
   

Community Outreach

We will deliver Construction Notices (flyers) the week of August 5. Please let us know if we can send you flyers electronically or deliver hard copies and, if so, how many.

National Night Out on August 6 - VTA Community Outreach is participating in the Mayfair/Plata Arroyo, Mt. Pleasant, and Foxdale neighborhood association events.

We will have community meetings in October 2024, as follows:

• Saturday, October 5 – In person, location TBD.
• Wednesday, October 9 - ZOOM English with interpreters
• Thursday, October 10 - ZOOM in Spanish

Moving Forward,

The EBRC Construction & Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
July 19, 2024

To All,

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
June 24, 2024
 

​​​​​​Last week, construction crews for the EBRC project conducted preparations for test pile driving in the median at Capitol Expressway, near Ocala Avenue. This is in the South part of the project. Sound barriers have been installed on both sides of the road. Test pile driving and other activities will continue this week. We continue monitoring and mitigating the potential effects of noise, vibration, and dust.

Other teams are working at the north side of the project, demolishing areas east of S. Capitol Ave between Story Rd. and Excalibur Dr. to ultimately widen Capitol Expressway as per the project’s scope of work.

Anticipated work for the week of 06/24/24

• TEST pile driving during the day and mobilization of a second crane during the night.
• Utility potholing and drainage work.
• Remove existing fiber optics systems and street lighting.
• Remove concrete sidewalks and curbs during the day and continue to install sound barriers on the northbound Expressway toward Sussex Ave at night.
• Place temporary ramps for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Other construction activities.

Upcoming Community Meetings

•  A community meeting for the Foxdale Neighborhood Association took place on Tuesday, June 18th, in English and Spanish. VTA’s resident engineer and community relations officer provided an update on construction activities.
• A house meeting requested by homeowners on Dover Way, in the northeastern side of the project is scheduled for Saturday, June 29^th. Dover Way is in the northeastern part of the project. Homeowners indicated to be concerned about vibration. VTA’s project manager and CRO plan to attend and explain that this side of the project will not experience pile driving but Cast-In-Drilled-Hole Piles, which minimizes vibration.
• A community meeting for the Welsch Park Community Neighborhood Association is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024.

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
June 17, 2024

Construction for the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector is in full swing, with K-Rail (concrete barriers) in place to separate traffic from the construction area, roadway demolition, heavy equipment mobilization, drilling, and other preparations for test-pile- driving, as well as the fabrication and installation of temporary sound walls.  

Crews have been working during the day, with occasional night work. While most activities are in the southern part of the project, a crew is working on the opposite side on S. Capitol Avenue -north of Story Rd., and they will continue working this week.  

Home inspections were conducted last week for those who signed a Permission to Enter (PTE). Most homeowners were present, and we brought in a language interpreter for Vietnamese in addition to our bilingual team interpreting for Spanish.  

Anticipated work for the week of 06/17/24

• Utility potholing and drainage work.  
• Installation of temporary noise barriers.  
• Demolition of curbs/gutters, sidewalk, asphalt, fencing.  
• TEST pile driving is scheduled for June 20-21, during the day. 
• Day work is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., night work is from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
• The speed limit is 35 mph throughout the Construction Zone and SJPD officers are enforcing this mandate.  

Community Outreach 

• Working in partnership, VTA’s community outreach and contractor staff created and delivered 225 Construction Notices to homes on both sides of the Capitol Expressway.  
• We estimate 400 to 500 people were in attendance at the Groundbreaking Resource event. Our sincere appreciation to all of you who participated!  
• A community meeting for the Foxdale Neighborhood Association is scheduled for June 18, in English and Spanish.  

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
June 07, 2024

This past week, construction activities increased, with the installation of temporary sound walls, K-Rail installation in the last stretches of the work zone, and remaining utility and potholing work, in preparation for pile driving tests and other construction work. Potential impacts to residents include noise, vibration, and traffic congestion. 

Anticipated work for the week of 06/10/24 

• Crane and pile hammer to be mobilized at night; scheduled for June 10-12. 
• Temporary sound wall fabrication and installation on S Capitol Ave.  
• K-Rail installment in the median along Capitol Expressway, Southbound, ongoing until completion.  
• Day work is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and night work is from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
• The speed limit is 35 mph throughout the Construction Zone. 

Community Outreach 

Construction notices were delivered in person to homes in the area.  The Groundbreaking Ceremony and Resource Fair will be on June 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Eastridge Transit Center.  

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 31, 2024

​​​​​The next couple of weeks will involve pile driving tests and the installation of sound walls along the construction zone, among other activities currently underway. Modifications to traffic have gone without difficulty.

Pile Driving Tests  

Drilling, pile driving tests, and related activities are set for early June, with work during the day and night, as allowed.     

Sound Walls 

Beginning on June 3 and through June 14, temporary sound walls will be installed between Ocala Ave. and Story Rd., where there is a mix of homes, an apartment complex, and a gas station. Construction crews will continue Northbound between Story Rd. and Capitol Ave.  

Utility Work 

Pothole digging in several locations for utility work was conducted this past week.  

Speed Limit & SAFETY 

The Contractor informed VTA that drivers are not respecting the 35mph speed limit, jeopardizing the safety of workers, pedestrians, and other drivers. The construction team is considering the presence of the San Jose Police Department or the Santa Clara County Sheriff, and possibly fining motorists who exceed the allowed speed limit. 
 
In California, fines for speeding in construction zones can range from $350 to $1,000 and can be doubledoubledipled. These penalties apply to all roads where there is a construction zone, including state routes/highways, local roads, and streets where construction work is ongoing.  

The safety of construction workers, pedestrians, and the public in general is of utmost importance. Please help us spread the word on the importance of respecting the 35mph speed limit. If you have contacts or ideas to promote Safety in this matter, please don’t hesitate to reach out.  

Anticipated work for the week of 06/01/24: 

1. Drilling in key locations is scheduled for June 3-7.  
2. Crane and pile hammer to be mobilized at night; scheduled for June 10-12. 
3. K-Rail installment in the median along Capitol Expressway, Northbound from Story Rd towards Capitol Ave, and Southbound afterward, ongoing until completion.  
4. A cultural monitor is confirmed to work this week. 

***The construction schedule is subject to changes. *** 

Community Outreach 

Everything is looking great for the Groundbreaking Ceremony and Resource Fair to be held on June 8, 2024.

Elected officials who have been strong supporters of this project as well as community leaders and residents have confirmed attendance.

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 02, 2024

Notice to Proceed was issued on 04/25/24. 

Tree removal started on 05/06/24. The trees were labeled for removal two weeks in advance to give the public time to make comments. VTA and contractors continued working with businesses adjacent to the construction zone, and bird nesting surveys took place before tree removal.  

Traffic Control Plans were reviewed and approved by the design team and the City of San Jose. 

Two Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) were placed on Capitol Expressway, in English and Spanish. Portable Changeable Message Signs were placed on I-680.

Anticipated activities beginning the week of 05/06/24: 

• Planning for traffic shift and removal of one lane in each direction from Ocala-Quimby. The PCMS boards will be updated. The shift is scheduled for the week of 5/13. 

• Restriping traffic lanes at night in 2-3 weeks 

• Install concrete barriers in the median after the traffic shift 

• Demolition and underground civil construction expected after concrete barriers are installed

Community Outreach:

• VTA hosted Community Meetings scheduled: May 8th and 9th online, and 11th in person. Links are provided at the end of this message. 

• Groundbreaking Celebration and Community Resource Fair will be held on June 8, 2024, 10 am-12 noon at the Eastridge Transit Center. Save the Date!  

• VTA and Contractor both have a Community Relations Officer (CRO) dedicated to work on the EBRC project.  

• Construction notices, newsletters, and community meeting posters and flyers have been mailed to all records located a ½ mile around the project area. This includes residents, businesses, and absentee property owners and reaches approximately 14,000 records. 

• Outreach staff to continue meeting with residents, businesses, and community organizations.  

• A robust social media campaign to bring more awareness to the project and advertise next week’s community meetings launched earlier this week. 

• Outreach tabled the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Emma Prusch Park on Sunday.  

Community Meeting Dates/links:

• May 8, 2024, 6 pm via Zoom. Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be provided. 

• Eventbrite https://Eastridgetobart-May8-2024.eventbrite.com 

• May 9, 2024, 6 PM via Zoom. This meeting will be facilitated in Spanish. An English interpreter will be provided. 

• Eventbrite https://Eastridgetobart-May9-2024.eventbrite.com 

• May 11, 2024 (Saturday!), 10 AM at the Hank Lopez Community Center. Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be provided - and refreshments too!  

• Eventbrite https://Eastridgetobart-May11-2024.eventbrite.com 

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 15, 2024

Construction, currently underway on Capitol Expressway in East San Jose:  

Traffic Shift 

One-lane closure in each direction began on Wednesday, May 15th, between Quimby Rd. and Tully Rd., with construction crews moving northbound to Story Rd. Except for peak hours, traffic was normal. 

Field Office and Outreach Office 

VTA continues finalizing details for our field office and outreach office to be installed as soon as possible.  

Permission To Enter 

Door-to-door home visits, for houses located close to the project to obtain their permission to enter, for upcoming inspections. Interpreters will join surveyors to facilitate communication with non-English speaking homeowners and/or tenants. 

Anticipated activities beginning the week of 05/20/24 

• Traffic Shift to continue northbound to Capitol Avenue, and turn southbound to Story Rd., Ocala Ave., Tully Rd, and Quimby Road.  
• K-Rail is to be installed on the northbound Capitol Expressway near Tully Rd on Saturday, 05/18. 
• K-Rail is to continue to be installed along the northbound and southbound Capitol Expressway in the median from Tully Road to Capitol Avenue Monday – Friday. 
• The speed limit is 35mph. for the safety of the construction crew, and the safety of others.  

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 14, 2024

The project is on schedule to move forward with the traffic shift. In addition to the mailed construction notice, a series of community meetings, and door-door to businesses along the corridor, and advanced notification signage, a stakeholder email was sent to all project subscribers.   

Traffic shift that will reduce one lane in each direction is scheduled to start Wednesday, May 15, on Capitol Expressway, north and southbound, between Quimby Road and Tully Road first and similarly moving north towards other blocks such as Tully to Ocala, Ocala to Story and Story to Capitol Avenue in the next several weeks. This will commence at the beginning of the reduced speed limit to 35mph. Advance signage has been in place. PCMS boards were updated on May 6 advising of this upcoming change. 

Two Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) on Capitol Expressway are updated to reflect the traffic shifts. One is moved farther south between Quimby and Newman to advise motorists heading north on Cap. E. 

Anticipated activities beginning the week of 05/13/24 

• Planning for traffic shift and removal of one lane in each direction from Quimby to Capitol Avenue. The PCMS boards have been updated. Traffic shifts begin 5/15. 
• Grind and stripe traffic lanes during the day for the next 2 weeks (formerly scheduled for overnight activity) 
• Install concrete barriers in the median after the traffic shift
• K-rail (Quimby to Tully) is scheduled for installation Friday/Saturday

Moving Forward,

The EBRC Construction & Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector   
Weekly Construction Update   
Friday, November 22, 2024 

Greetings,   

  
Construction continues with multiple activities such as potholing, drainage, excavation pile driving and bridge falsework. Night work activities include falsework, rebar and drainage installation. Work at Tully Road, Ocala Avenue and Story Road intersections have ramped up. Roadway widening at S. Capitol Avenue continues. 

As we enter the rainy season, contractors are adjusting their activities and schedules. Crews are preparing for this weekend’s expected rain by sweeping construction areas and covering all exposed dirt piles.  

Pile driving activity, noise, vibration, and other construction activities are felt by those who live on streets parallel to the project. Staff is in constant communication with residents and business owners, and we truly appreciate their patience while we build the light rail extension.  

Construction activities will stop on November 28th and 29th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Construction activities and traffic changes are scheduled to resume on Monday, December 2nd. 

Anticipated work from 11/23/24 through 12/08/24   

1. Day and night work at all corners of the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road, with activities going on in front of the Chevron Gas Station, Auto Zone, World Oil Gas Station and Capital Car Wash. Temporary lane closures will continue to be implemented.   

2. K-rail will be placed on Kollmar Drive near S&S Market. Beginning on December 2, 2024: One way traffic on sections of Kollmar Drive, with detours to Sussex Avenue and McGinness Drive.  

3. Day work with intermittent, temporary lane closures by the Mercedez Benz Dealership at the Northeast corner of the Capitol Expressway and Tully Road intersection.  

4.Roadwork at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Capitol Avenue continues.  

5. Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving will continue on S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur and Story until complete; work will then shift towards the intersection, and it involves night work.    

6. Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.   

7. Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during daytime and nighttime as needed, accompanied by lane closures.   

8. Eastbound Ocala Avenue will be temporarily closed for a couple of days, from 9 am to 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway. A traffic advisory will be posted along with signage no less than 5 days in advance.  

COMMUNITY OUTREACH   

SAVE THE DATE! -  
 

Holiday Celebration, Friday, December 13th 4pm-7pm 
at the Community Outreach office at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. Light refreshments will be provided, along with fun activities for all.  

The Community Outreach Field Office is open on  
Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and   
Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.    

Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org  

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team 

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector   
Weekly Construction Update   
Friday, November 22, 2024

Greetings, 

Falsework is advancing northbound on Capitol Expressway from the Ocala Avenue intersection toward the Story Road intersection. Construction activities such as pile driving and column forming continue north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. K-Rail placement and utility work begins at Story Road and in other areas. 

Following community input regarding access for pedestrian and bike riders, and to improve the experience of motorists and bus riders, additional signs along the construction zone have been installed. Night work continues to take place this week and next. 

Looking ahead, please note that construction activities will stop on Nov 28th and 29th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Work may resume on Sunday evening, December 1st. 
  
 
ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES

Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road:
·    Chevron Gas Station – Work is underway. The driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway is temporarily closed while crews perform driveway reconstruction. The driveway to the east on Story Road is open, and the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open for the time being. Pedestrian and bike riders can use the temporary sidewalk on Capitol Expressway and Story Road while this is happening.

·    Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Avenue. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road and both driveways on Story Road will be open. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.   
                              
·    World Oil Gas Station – K-Rail placement is expected this week.  The driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open as an entrance only, while the driveway on Story Road will remain open. The area will have proper signage. 

Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road:
·    Mercedez Benz Dealership – Day work to install drainage systems has begun and it will continue for several weeks until completed, with intermittent, temporary lane closures. Flaggers are present and proper signs are in place. 
·    
Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway:

·    Crossroads Shopping Center –Remaining work includes concrete island, planting, and some street lighting. 

ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES

·    Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street –Street lighting installation is pending. 

·    Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving will continue through the end of November.  

BUS OPERATIONS

Currently, bus #70 is no longer doing the reroute via Leeward. Southbound 70 bus riders may catch the bus on Ocala nearside Capitol at the temporary stop. 

Anticipated work from 11/16/24 through 12/01/24 
***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time. 
 
Day Work                               
 
·    Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway. 
 
·    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
  
·    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
  
·    Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during daytime and nighttime as needed, accompanied by lane closures. 

·    Eastbound Ocala Avenue will be temporarily closed for a couple of days, from 9 am to 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway. Advance notice will be provided about this activity. 
  
·    Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.   
  
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

·    Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible.

·    For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART.   

·    The Community Outreach Field Office is open on
 Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 
Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.  

·    The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. 

·    Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector  
Weekly Construction Update  
Friday, November 8, 2024 
 

Greetings,  
 
The contractors are scheduled to work on Veterans’ Day (11/11/2024), weather conditions permitting. Night work and lane closures continue intermittently. Construction activities are now focusing on the Capitol Expressway intersections with Story Road, Ocala Avenue, and Tully Road.  
 
A construction update for November was delivered by mail and delivered door-door to homes next to the project. Information is provided in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Chinese. The monthly project update has resumed and sent via email to stakeholders who subscribe for updates via the EBRC website. The public is encouraged to submit comments or concerns via this link: Contact EBRC Staff | VTA. 
 
Construction takes a break in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday from Thursday, November 28th through Saturday, November 30th.  Work is planned to resume on Sunday night, after Thanksgiving. 
   
  
  
ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES 
 
Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road: 
•    Chevron Gas Station – Work is underway. The driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway is temporarily closed while crews perform underground utility relocation and driveway reconstruction. The driveway to the east on Story Road is open, and the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open for the time being. Pedestrian and bike riders can use the sidewalk on Capitol Expressway while this is happening. 
 
•    Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Drive. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road and both driveways on Story Road will be open. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.    
                               
•    World Oil Gas Station – Potholing, demolition, underground drainage, sanitary sewer construction, curb and gutter, driveway and roadway construction near the station will require a temporary barrier and lane closures. The driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open as an entrance only.   
 
 
Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road: 
•    Mercedez Benz Dealership – Work to install drainage systems has begun and it will continue for several weeks until completed. 

Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway: 
 
•    Crossroads Shopping Center – The last outside roadway widening activities at this location are underway, and the removal of temporary barriers is anticipated for mid-November. 

 
ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES 
 
•    Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street – Driveways are complete, with minor details and sidewalk work to be completed next week. Street lighting installation and temporary barrier removal is anticipated for Mid-November.  
 
•    Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving will continue through the end of November.   
 
BUS OPERATIONS 
 
•    Eastbound Route 70 buses have been rerouted via Leeward Drive, to Foxdale Drive, and then to Capitol Expressway until Spring 2025. Residents can board the bus at the temporary bus stop located on Capitol nearside Ocala.  
•    VTA will continue monitoring to ensure that adequate lighting is provided along the pedestrian pathways at night.  
 
 
Anticipated work from 11/09/24 through 11/27/24  
***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.  
  
Day Work                                
  
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.  
  
•    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
   
•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
   
•    Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during daytime and nighttime, with use of lane closures.  
 
•    Eastbound Ocala Avenue will again be temporarily closed for a couple of days, from 9 am to 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway. This is currently planned for the week of 11/17.  
   
•    Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.    
   
COMMUNITY OUTREACH  
 
•    Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible. 

•    For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART.    

•    The Community Outreach Field Office is open on 
Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and  
Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.   

•    The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.  

•    Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org 
 
Moving Forward,  

The Construction and Engagement Team 
 

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector 
Weekly Construction Update 
Friday, November 1, 2024
 

Greetings,

Overnight work is scheduled to begin on Sunday, Nov 3^rd. Crews will be working overnight in the median of Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue this week and on the northbound side near Tully Road next week. K-rail will be installed on the west side of Capitol Expressway south of Ocala to begin the demolition and roadway widening work, including the BRT station relocation.  Daywork will continue next week at the project's northeast end, near the VTA’s Alum Rock station on Capitol Avenue, and on S. Capitol Avenue, westside.

Construction activities can change at any time due to weather and other conditions.

 ​​​​​

ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES
 

Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road:

• Chevron Gas Station – Work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; The driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway will be temporarily closed while crews perform underground utility relocation and driveway reconstruction. The driveway to the east on Story Road will be open, and the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open. Pedestrian and bike riders will be able to use the sidewalk on Capitol Expressway while this is happening.
   
• Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Avenue. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road and both driveways on Story Road will be open. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.  

• World Oil Gas Station – Potholing, demolition, underground drainage, sanitary sewer construction, curb and gutter, driveway and roadway construction near the station will require a temporary barrier and lane closures. The driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open as an entrance only. 

Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road:

• Mercedez Benz Dealership - Night work to install drainage systems is anticipated to begin on the week of November 10, 2024, and continue for several weeks until completed.

Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway:

• Crossroads Shopping Center – Driveway and curbs are completed on S. Capitol Avenue. Work continues with concrete pouring, sidewalk, installing streetlights, landscaping and temporary barrier removal is anticipated for mid-November.

ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES

• Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street – Driveways are complete, with minor details and sidewalk work to be completed next week. Street lighting installation and temporary barrier removal is anticipated for Mid-November.
   
• Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb and gutter, and roadway paving are expected to continue through the end of November. 

BUS OPERATIONS

• Due to the temporarily lane closures for underground work and new K-rails that will be installed next week (which makes it more difficult for a bus to make a right turn onto Capitol Expressway), for the next phase of road widening work, eastbound Route 70 buses have been rerouted via Leeward Drive, to Foxdale Drive, and then to Capitol Expressway until Spring 2025. Residents can board the bus at the temporary bus stop located on Capitol nearside Ocala.
• VTA completed additional temporary lighting to the stations and will continue to monitor to ensure that adequate lighting is provided along the pedestrian pathways at night.

Anticipated work from 11/02/24 through 11/22/24

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.  

Day Work                              

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
• Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes overnight due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely – this overnight work is planned to start on 11/3 (Sunday).
• Eastbound Ocala Avenue will again be temporarily closed during 9 am - 3pm for drainage work on Capitol Expressway for a couple days, currently planned for the week of 11/10.
• Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.  

ENVIRONMENTAL

 Stormwater

• Current work locations are preparing for upcoming rainy season.
• Fiber rolls for erosion and sediment control have been installed throughout the active median on Capitol Expressway.
• Drain inlets throughout the project site are protected from construction activities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible.
• VTA Outreach Staff will present a project update at Coffee with the Principal at Katherine Smith Elementary School on November 11, 2024.
• The latest construction update (Nov 1-30, 2024) is being delivered to residents and business owners.
• For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART.  
• The Community Outreach Field Office is open on
   Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and
  Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.  
• The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.
• Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector  
 Weekly Construction Update  
 Friday, October 25, 2024

Greetings, 
   
Work continues at the median of Capitol Expressway, North and South of Ocala Avenue. Work is also underway at the project's north end, near the VTA’s Alum Rock station on Capitol Avenue, and on S. Capitol Avenue, westside. Community Outreach staff are communicating with residents and businesses, to keep the community apprised of activities and address their issues and concerns.
 
 
ACTIVITIES NEAR BUSINESSES

Day and night work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road:
·    Chevron Gas Station – In early November, one of the two driveways on Story Road will remain open, while the driveway on Story Road closest to Capitol Expressway will be temporarily closed. Pedestrian and bike riders will be able to use the sidewalk on Capitol Expressway while this is happening. 

·    Chevron Gas Station and S&S Market – In late November, the driveways facing Capitol Expressway will be permanently closed. An ADA-accessible pedestrian and bike path will be built for the community to use.  Access to S&S Market will be via Kollmar Avenue. Access to Chevron will be via Story Road. Directional signage will be placed to advise customers.   
                              
·    World Oil Gas Station – Potholing, and underground drainage and sanitary sewer construction in the roadways near the station will require temporary lane closure however the driveway on Capitol Expressway will remain open. At the end of the year when new curb and sidewalk activities begin, customers will be able to enter the gas station from Capitol Expressway. They will exit to Story Road. Directional signage will be in place to direct traffic in and out of the station.

Work at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road:
·    Mercedez Benz Dealership - Overnight work to install drainage systems is anticipated to begin on the week of November 3and continue for several weeks until late November. 

Work on Capitol Avenue and Capitol Expressway:

• Crossroads Shopping Center – Driveway and curbs are completed. The sidewalk work in the surrounding area continues and is anticipated to be substantially completed by the end of October.  Street lighting and remaining work is expected to be completed by mid-November.

ACTIVITIES NEAR RESIDENCES

• Homes on Capitol Avenue and Lombard Street – Driveways are completed. The sidewalk work in the surrounding area continues and is anticipated to be substantially complete by the end of October. Street lighting installation and K-Rail removal is anticipated for Mid-November.
   
• Homes on S. Capitol Avenue and Excalibur Drive – Several activities including street lighting, fiber optic cable, bioswale installation, curb forming and pouring are ongoing and expected to continue through the end of November. 

BUS OPERATIONS

• Eastbound Ocala Avenue will be temporarily closed for work at Capitol Expressway for a couple days next week, eastbound Route 70 buses will be rerouted via Leeward Drive, to Foxdale Drive, and then to Capitol Expressway. Residents can board the bus at the temporary bus stop located on Capitol nearside Ocala.
• VTA is currently working with a contractor to ensure that adequate lighting is provided along the pedestrian pathways at night.

Anticipated work from 10/25/24 through 11/22/24

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.

Day Work                              

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.

As of 10/25/24 Pile driving is by the Foxdale Apartments, moving north on  
 Capitol Expressway between Foxdale Drive and Story Road.    

• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.  
• Falsework to build the bridge deck is underway.  Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes overnight due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely – this overnight work is planned to start at the beginning of November.
• Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.  

ENVIRONMENTAL

 Stormwater

• Current work locations are preparing for upcoming rainy season.
• Fiber rolls for erosion and sediment control have been installed throughout the active median on Capitol Expressway.
• Drain inlets throughout the project site are protected from construction activities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Staff continues engaging one-on-one with business owners, residents, and the public in general. Concerns are addressed as soon as possible
• Staff has spoken about the project on NBC-TV, Telemundo, Univision, and KCBS Radio as well as on Instagram and Facebook. Please follow us @SCVTA.
• We are about to begin another round of construction updates to be delivered to businesses and residents located very close to the project, and we are preparing a marketing campaign to support businesses in the area.
• For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, please go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART. 
• Staff will participate in the following events:

Foxdale Fall Festival - Foxdale Village Apartments (10/25)

District 8 Fall Festival - Lake Cunningham Park (10/26)

• The Community Outreach Field Office is open on
   Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and
  Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment.  
• The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.
• Community Outreach can be reached by calling 408.321.7575, or emailing community.outreach@vta.org

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector 
Weekly Construction Update 
Friday, October 18, 2024 

Greetings, 

This past week, VTA’s Transit Services personnel conducted a test drive at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Capitol Avenue to ensure the upcoming temporary road realignment will not impede the bus routes in that area. With traffic modifications around the corner, similar activities will occur throughout the construction zone as needed.  

 Work continues at the median, North and South of Ocala Avenue. Work is also underway at the project's north end, near the VTA’s Alum Rock station, and on S. Capitol Avenue (westside). The EBRC team constantly communicates with residents, businesses, and the public to address their issues and concerns. 

The City of San Jose and utility companies are currently working on the east and west sides of the EBRC construction zone, doing paving jobs and other public works. This may confuse residents, who think the road closures and detours are related to the EBRC construction project. EBRC Project will try to coordinate with other projects, whenever  
we can, to minimize traffic impacts and we thank the public for their patience for all public work within the area. 

For EBRC’s construction updates and traffic advisories, go to vta.org/eastridgetoBART. 

Upcoming Traffic Modifications   

***For planning purposes only.  

There will be temporary 1-lane closures from 9 am – to 3 pm, both Northbound and Southbound, from the VTA-Alum Rock Transit Center to the Eastridge Transit Center for structure work in the median and outside civil/underground and traffic signal/street lighting work. 
 

There will be nighttime 2-lane closures from 10 pm – 5 am, primarily northbound from Story Road to Tully Road along Capitol Expressway, where the contractor is working on falsework for the deck structure above ground (note this is moving from location to location, starting north of Ocala going North and south of Cunningham going South) beginning around the end of October. Other periodic nighttime 2-lane closures may also occur at various areas along the project corridor on either direction for underground sanitary sewer and drainage work that is in the middle of or crossing multiple travel lanes.  

A temporary BRT bus stop has been established north of the Ocala intersection. It will remain in service at this location through mid-2025. In early 2025, the southbound BRT Ocala station bus shelter will be removed and relocated to the west and will be ready for use in mid-2025. 

Anticipated work from 10/18/24 through 11/03/24 

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time. 

Day Work 

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway. 
• Hard surface removal, concrete pouring, form and pour curbs, and curing on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways will remain open for residents who live by active construction and for businesses at the Crossroad Shopping Center.  
• Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue are taking place, with minimal or no impacts on residents.  
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
  * As of 10/18/24 Pile driving is approaching the Foxdale Apartments, going north on  Capitol Expressway between Foxdale Drive and Story Road.  
• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue. 
• Falsework to build the bridge deck has begun. Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely. 

Night and Saturday Work 

• Night work is anticipated at the North-East corner of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road, beginning on Sunday, October 27, 2024. 
• Night work is anticipated at the median and other locations beginning on Sunday, October 27, 2024. 
• Saturday work will continue for excavation and shoring work in the median at several locations, as needed.  

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

LATEST ACTIVITIES 

• Staff participated at the Resource Fair at Lee Mathson Middle School (10/15)

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES 

• Foxdale Fall Festival - Foxdale Village Apartments (10/25) 

• District 8 Fall Festival - Lake Cunningham Park (10/26) 

OUTREACH FIELD OFFICE 

• Please remember that the Community Outreach Field Office is open  
  Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm  
  and by appointment. The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. 

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team 

Greetings,

Construction activities are at a phase where lane and road closures and detours can occur more often. Traffic modifications are expected, and the traffic signage is placed where needed. Traffic Advisories will be shared with the community and found on the project’s website at vta.org/eastridgetoBART.

To date, at least 200 piles have been driven into the ground. Pile driving and column pouring activities are active in some segments. Similarly, roadway construction activities continue by the Crossroads Shopping Center on Capitol Avenue and S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur Drive and Story Road.

Upcoming Traffic Modifications 

***For planning purposes only.

• There will be temporary 1-lane closures from 9 am – to 3 pm, both Northbound and Southbound, from the VTA-Alum Rock Transit Center to the Eastridge Transit Center for structure work in the median and outside civil/underground and traffic signal/street lighting work.
   
• There will be nighttime 2-lane closures from 8 pm – 5 am, primarily northbound from Capitol Avenue to Tully Road along Capitol Expressway, where the contractor is working on falsework for the deck structure above ground (note this is moving from location to location, starting north of Ocala going North and south of Cunningham going South) beginning around the end of October.  
   
• A temporary BRT bus stop has been established north of the Ocala intersection. It will remain in service at this location through mid-2025. In early 2025, the southbound BRT Ocala station bus shelter will be removed and relocated to the west and will be ready for use in mid-2025.

Anticipated work from 10/11/24 through 10/28/24

***Construction activities and schedules can change at any time.

Day Work

• Excavate and install drainage systems along the Capitol Expressway.
• Hard surface removal, concrete pouring, form and pour curbs, and curing on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways will remain open for residents who live by active construction and for businesses at the Crossroad Shopping Center.
• Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue are taking place, with minimal or no impacts on residents.
• Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast piles, and driving piles are happening at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
• Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
• Falsework to build the bridge deck has begun. Work is conducted during the daytime and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to safely move materials and build support structures.

Night Work

• Night work is anticipated beginning October 27, at the median.

Saturday Work

• Excavation and shoring work in the median.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

LATEST ACTIVITIES

• Three Community Update Meetings occurred on Oct 5, 9, and 10. The first meeting was held at the Hank Lopez Community Center and facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters. Subsequent meetings were held via Zoom; the first meeting was in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation, and the second was in Spanish with English interpretation.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

• Lee Mathson Middle School Resource Fair (10/15)
• Foxdale Fall Festival - Foxdale Village Apartments (10/25)
• District 8 Fall Festival - Lake Cunningham Park (10/26)

OUTREACH FIELD OFFICE

• Please remember that the Community Outreach Field Office is open Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment. The field office is at 1091 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
September 27, 2024

Construction activities continue at various locations along the project. Pile driving activities are occurring north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue at various bridge column locations. This is followed by placing rebar and pouring foundation concrete. Several columns are already cast and are visible along the expressway. Bridge falsework activities are to follow soon at locations where columns are already built. 

A temporary BRT bus stop has been established north of the Ocala intersection. It will remain in service at this location for at least 8 months to allow underground work to be completed. Following that, in early November, the southbound BRT Ocala station will be dismantled to allow space in the middle for bridge construction. In spring 2025, the BRT station will be reassembled. All art components will be protected. 

Construction activities and schedules can change at any time. 

Anticipated work from 09/27/24 through 10/14/24
Day Work
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway.

•    Hard surface removal, concrete pouring, form and pour curbs, and curing on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways to remain open for residents who live by active construction and for the business at the Crossroad Shopping Center. 

•    Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway with minimal or no impacts to residents. 

•    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast pile and driving piles at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.

•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.

•    Falsework is planned begin in early October.  Work is conducted at daytime and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely. 
Night Work

•    Night work at Tully intersection is anticipated for second week of October.  
Saturday Work

•    Grading work planned along Capitol Avenue area. Structure work in the median continues. 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Outreach Field Office is open Tuesdays 9am-12n, and Fridays 1-5pm, and by appointment. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Three community meetings have been scheduled to provide the community an update on current construction activities and share what to expect going forward for the next several months. This is also an opportunity to hear from the community. 

•    Saturday, October 5, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.  – in person at the Hank Lopez Community Center, facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters.
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•    Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.  – Zoom meeting facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation. “
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•    Thursday, October 10, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.   – Zoom meeting facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation. 
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Moving Forward,
The Construction and Engagement Team
 

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
September 16, 2024

Dear All,

Pile driving continues at various locations along the Expressway. The contractor will pour concrete columns near Ocala Avenue this Saturday and next Thursday. The Ocala BRT stop will be temporarily relocated to construct a new drainage system. Roadway excavation along S. Capitol Avenue will continue next week

Anticipated work from 09/14/24 to 09/22/24

Day Work
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway.
•    Hard surface removal and concrete pouring on Capitol Avenue. Portions of driveways will remain open for residents who live by active construction. 
•    Various construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway with minimal or no impacts to residents. 
•    Excavation, shoring, pile delivery, off-loading pre-cast pile and driving piles at various piers located on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue and south of Cunningham Avenue.
•    Falsework to build the bridge deck is anticipated to begin in the third week of September. Work will be done during day, and sometimes at night due to multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and build support structures safely. 

Night Work
•    No Night work is anticipated for next week Sunday, September 15, 2024 through Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Saturday Work
•    Shoring and Excavation on Capitol Expressway. 
•    Rebar work for columns.
•    Concrete pouring scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, day work only. 

Community Outreach 
School Engagement. Staff participated at Kimberly Smith Elementary’s Back to School Night on 09/11.

Field Office Warming. Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 

Neighborhood Meeting for S. Capitol Ave residents. Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 P.M.

Construction Update Meeting. Saturday, October 5, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.  – in person at the Hank Lopez Community Center, facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters.

Construction Update Meeting. Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.  – Zoom meeting facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation. 

Construction Update Meeting. Thursday, October 10, 6:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.   – Zoom meeting facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation. 

Moving Forward,
 

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
September 6, 2024

Dear All,

Construction continues in the middle of Capitol Expressway, with large cranes in the median and large trucks either delivering piles or moving soil.  Other heavy equipment is positioned at different points across the project. 

There will be work on Saturdays for this period. Construction schedules may change at any time due to weather or other circumstances. 

Anticipated work from 09/07/24 to 09/15/24

Day Work
•    Excavate and install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway.
•    Concrete and pavement removal and other construction activities on Capitol. Avenue, southbound between
     Wilbur Avenue and Capitol  Expressway. 
•    Excavation, demolition, and other construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur Drive and Story Road. 
•    Pile driving, shoring, excavation, pile delivery, and off-loading pre-cast pile for various piers located on
     Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue.
•    Pour concrete footings and columns on Capitol Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue.
•    Pile driving, shoring, excavation, pile delivery, and off-loading pre-cast pile for various piers located
     on Capitol Expressway south of Cunningham Avenue. 
•    Falsework to build the bridge deck is anticipated to start on the third week of September, with day work first,
     and followed by some night work due to the need for multiple traffic lane closures to move materials and
     build support structures safely. 

Night Work
•    Overnight work anticipated to begin on the last week of September. 

Saturday Work
•    Shoring and Excavation on Capitol Expressway. 
•    Rebar work for columns.

Community Outreach 

•    The team is ready for the community outreach office warming! We hope to see you on Saturday,
      September 21, 2024, from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. This is planned as a small gathering. Hope to see you there! 

•    Please help us spread the news about our upcoming community meetings:

                Saturday, October 5 – in person at the Hank Lopez Community Center.
                This meeting will be facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters.

                Wednesday, October 9 – Zoom meeting facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation. 

                Thursday, October 10 – Zoom meeting facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation. 

Moving Forward,

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
August 30, 2024

Dear All,

Most families are busy driving or walking their kids to school, now that school is back in session. That means more pedestrian and motorist activities on streets and roads. Shoring and pile driving are happening at the median on Capitol Expressway between Ocala Avenue and Story Road, and farther south near Tully Road, and we continue asking the public to slow down and follow the 35mph speed limit. 

Along the northern part of the project, excavation, and drainage work is taking place on and around Capitol Avenue, Excalibur Drive and South Capitol Avenue. Contractor is preparing for false work installation, which will begin in a few weeks. False work will require lane closures, detours, and modifications to traffic. We thank our bus drivers and riders in advance for their patience as lane closures and bus route operations may impact their transportation schedules.  

Please remember that construction crews will not work on Monday, September 2nd due to Labor Day. 

Anticipated work from 08/30/24 to 09/08/24
Day Work 

• Excavate and Install drainage systems along Capitol Expressway. 
• Concrete and pavement removal and other construction activities on Capitol Avenue (Southbound).
• between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway.
• Excavation, demolition, and other construction activities on S. Capitol Avenue between Excalibur. 
• Drive and Story Road. 
• Pile driving, pile delivery and off-loading of pre-cast pile for various piers located on Capitol. 
• Expressway, north of Ocala Avenue.
• Pour concrete footings and columns.
• Pile driving at pier 59, located on Capitol Expressway south of Cunnigham Avenue.
• False Work anticipated to start on September 18, 2024, with day and overnight work. 

Night Work 

• Not anticipated for this period.

Saturday

• 09/07 Miscellaneous drainage work at various locations. 
• 09/07 Shoring and Excavation on Capitol Expressway south of Cunnigham Avenue.

Community Outreach

• We are in a contact with a handful of homeowners/residents who have expressed concerns about noise and vibration. We anticipated for this to happen and are working diligently to respond in a timely manner. 
• Now that the 2024/2025 school year has started in most districts, community outreach staff members are engaging with schools and school districts.  The events we are confirming with the school districts provide us the opportunities to further engage with parents, students, and faculty.
• Save The Date!  The community outreach office warming will be held on September 21, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm.  Next week we will forward a copy of the formal invitation.

We hope to see you at one of our community meetings:

• Saturday, October 5 – In person. Hank Lopez Community Center.

         Facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters. 

• Wednesday, October 9 - ZOOM facilitated in English with Spanish 

         and Vietnamese interpretation.

• Thursday, October 10 - ZOOM facilitated in Spanish with 

         English interpretation.

Moving Forward, 

The Construction and Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
August 16, 2024
 

Happy Friday! 

This last week, when motorists drove southbound on Capitol Expressway between Story Road and Tully Road, they most likely saw, heard, and felt the noise and vibration from pile driving and sheet pile installation. The residents in the streets adjacent to the construction zone were informed timely of the activities, and VTA and MCM’s teams were responding to their immediate concerns.

Fortunately, we have completed one week of this important part of the project. Hats off to the construction crews who are at the forefront of building the light rail extension! 

Anticipated work from 08/17/24 to 08/25/24

Day Work 
•    Install drainage systems at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive. 
•    Potholing, excavating, paving, striping, K-Rail and pedestrian ramps installation on southbound Capitol Avenue
     between Wilbur Avenue and Capitol Expressway.
•    Install new fiber-optics conduit, street lighting conduit and traffic signals conduit on northbound Capitol Expressway near Tully Road. 
•    Install shoring and excavation for piers 36, 37, 38, and 39 located on Capitol Expressway between Story Road and Ocala Avenue.
•    Pile driving, pile delivery and off-loading of pre-cast pile for pier 42 and 41 located on Capitol Expressway north of Ocala Avenue
•    Install shoring and excavation for pier 59 and begin pile driving at pier 59 located on Capitol Expressway south of Cunnigham Avenue.

Night Work 
•    Not anticipated for this period.

Community Outreach

• We participated in Viva Parks at Hillview Park by Ocala Avenue, and held our monthly, online stakeholder working group meeting.
• SAVE THE DATE for our October 2024 community meetings, as follows:
• Saturday, October 5 – In person. Facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters. Location TBD. 
• Wednesday, October 9 - ZOOM facilitated in English with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation.
• Thursday, October 10 - ZOOM facilitated in Spanish with English interpretation.
• Help us spread out this message: The current speed limit on Capitol Expressway between Excalibur Drive and Quimby Road is 35 miles per hour. This is for the safety of construction workers, pedestrians, cyclists, and the public in general. 

Moving Forward, 

The EBRC Construction & Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
August 1, 2024

Pile driving is set for August. Residents and motorists in East San Jose will see pile driving activities during the day, and heavy equipment mobilization at night, as needed. Pile driving will continue for several months across the construction zone, except for areas north of Story Road along Capitol Expressway towards Capitol Avenue, and south of Tully Road where other construction activities will take place. During this work, driveways will remain open.

The following are a few facts about pile driving to remember:

• Pile driving is only conducted during the day
• Pile driving activities in one location may last 4-5 days
• We are monitoring sound and vibration levels
• Night work for equipment mobilization and pile delivery
• We are providing timely updates to all stakeholders

Anticipated work from 08/01/24 to 08/10/24

Day work

• Pile driving anticipated to begin the week of August 12^th on Capitol Expressway between Story Road and Ocala Avenue
• The second location for pile driving south of Cunningham Avenue is anticipated to begin on August 16^th
• Temporary road striping on Capitol Avenue
• K-Rail and pedestrian ramps installation on the west side of Capitol Avenue
• Remove portions of the median and islands on Capitol Avenue, in the northern part of the project
• Excavation and new sidewalk construction near Ocala BRT Station
• Remove pavement areas on Capitol Expressway between Ocala Ave and Tully Road, northbound and southbound.
• Installing temporary ramps for bikes at various locations
• Installing shoring for foundation excavations between Ocala Avenue and Story Road will begin on Monday, August 5th

Night Work

• Equipment mobilization is anticipated for this period.

Saturday Work

• Construction crews may work on Saturdays for this period.
   

Community Outreach

We will deliver Construction Notices (flyers) the week of August 5. Please let us know if we can send you flyers electronically or deliver hard copies and, if so, how many.

National Night Out on August 6 - VTA Community Outreach is participating in the Mayfair/Plata Arroyo, Mt. Pleasant, and Foxdale neighborhood association events.

We will have community meetings in October 2024, as follows:

• Saturday, October 5 – In person, location TBD.
• Wednesday, October 9 - ZOOM English with interpreters
• Thursday, October 10 - ZOOM in Spanish

Moving Forward,

The EBRC Construction & Engagement Team

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
July 19, 2024

To All,

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
June 24, 2024
 

​​​​​​Last week, construction crews for the EBRC project conducted preparations for test pile driving in the median at Capitol Expressway, near Ocala Avenue. This is in the South part of the project. Sound barriers have been installed on both sides of the road. Test pile driving and other activities will continue this week. We continue monitoring and mitigating the potential effects of noise, vibration, and dust.

Other teams are working at the north side of the project, demolishing areas east of S. Capitol Ave between Story Rd. and Excalibur Dr. to ultimately widen Capitol Expressway as per the project’s scope of work.

Anticipated work for the week of 06/24/24

• TEST pile driving during the day and mobilization of a second crane during the night.
• Utility potholing and drainage work.
• Remove existing fiber optics systems and street lighting.
• Remove concrete sidewalks and curbs during the day and continue to install sound barriers on the northbound Expressway toward Sussex Ave at night.
• Place temporary ramps for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Other construction activities.

Upcoming Community Meetings

•  A community meeting for the Foxdale Neighborhood Association took place on Tuesday, June 18th, in English and Spanish. VTA’s resident engineer and community relations officer provided an update on construction activities.
• A house meeting requested by homeowners on Dover Way, in the northeastern side of the project is scheduled for Saturday, June 29^th. Dover Way is in the northeastern part of the project. Homeowners indicated to be concerned about vibration. VTA’s project manager and CRO plan to attend and explain that this side of the project will not experience pile driving but Cast-In-Drilled-Hole Piles, which minimizes vibration.
• A community meeting for the Welsch Park Community Neighborhood Association is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024.

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
June 17, 2024

Construction for the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector is in full swing, with K-Rail (concrete barriers) in place to separate traffic from the construction area, roadway demolition, heavy equipment mobilization, drilling, and other preparations for test-pile- driving, as well as the fabrication and installation of temporary sound walls.  

Crews have been working during the day, with occasional night work. While most activities are in the southern part of the project, a crew is working on the opposite side on S. Capitol Avenue -north of Story Rd., and they will continue working this week.  

Home inspections were conducted last week for those who signed a Permission to Enter (PTE). Most homeowners were present, and we brought in a language interpreter for Vietnamese in addition to our bilingual team interpreting for Spanish.  

Anticipated work for the week of 06/17/24

• Utility potholing and drainage work.  
• Installation of temporary noise barriers.  
• Demolition of curbs/gutters, sidewalk, asphalt, fencing.  
• TEST pile driving is scheduled for June 20-21, during the day. 
• Day work is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., night work is from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
• The speed limit is 35 mph throughout the Construction Zone and SJPD officers are enforcing this mandate.  

Community Outreach 

• Working in partnership, VTA’s community outreach and contractor staff created and delivered 225 Construction Notices to homes on both sides of the Capitol Expressway.  
• We estimate 400 to 500 people were in attendance at the Groundbreaking Resource event. Our sincere appreciation to all of you who participated!  
• A community meeting for the Foxdale Neighborhood Association is scheduled for June 18, in English and Spanish.  

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
June 07, 2024

This past week, construction activities increased, with the installation of temporary sound walls, K-Rail installation in the last stretches of the work zone, and remaining utility and potholing work, in preparation for pile driving tests and other construction work. Potential impacts to residents include noise, vibration, and traffic congestion. 

Anticipated work for the week of 06/10/24 

• Crane and pile hammer to be mobilized at night; scheduled for June 10-12. 
• Temporary sound wall fabrication and installation on S Capitol Ave.  
• K-Rail installment in the median along Capitol Expressway, Southbound, ongoing until completion.  
• Day work is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and night work is from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
• The speed limit is 35 mph throughout the Construction Zone. 

Community Outreach 

Construction notices were delivered in person to homes in the area.  The Groundbreaking Ceremony and Resource Fair will be on June 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Eastridge Transit Center.  

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 31, 2024

​​​​​The next couple of weeks will involve pile driving tests and the installation of sound walls along the construction zone, among other activities currently underway. Modifications to traffic have gone without difficulty.

Pile Driving Tests  

Drilling, pile driving tests, and related activities are set for early June, with work during the day and night, as allowed.     

Sound Walls 

Beginning on June 3 and through June 14, temporary sound walls will be installed between Ocala Ave. and Story Rd., where there is a mix of homes, an apartment complex, and a gas station. Construction crews will continue Northbound between Story Rd. and Capitol Ave.  

Utility Work 

Pothole digging in several locations for utility work was conducted this past week.  

Speed Limit & SAFETY 

The Contractor informed VTA that drivers are not respecting the 35mph speed limit, jeopardizing the safety of workers, pedestrians, and other drivers. The construction team is considering the presence of the San Jose Police Department or the Santa Clara County Sheriff, and possibly fining motorists who exceed the allowed speed limit. 
 
In California, fines for speeding in construction zones can range from $350 to $1,000 and can be doubledoubledipled. These penalties apply to all roads where there is a construction zone, including state routes/highways, local roads, and streets where construction work is ongoing.  

The safety of construction workers, pedestrians, and the public in general is of utmost importance. Please help us spread the word on the importance of respecting the 35mph speed limit. If you have contacts or ideas to promote Safety in this matter, please don’t hesitate to reach out.  

Anticipated work for the week of 06/01/24: 

1. Drilling in key locations is scheduled for June 3-7.  
2. Crane and pile hammer to be mobilized at night; scheduled for June 10-12. 
3. K-Rail installment in the median along Capitol Expressway, Northbound from Story Rd towards Capitol Ave, and Southbound afterward, ongoing until completion.  
4. A cultural monitor is confirmed to work this week. 

***The construction schedule is subject to changes. *** 

Community Outreach 

Everything is looking great for the Groundbreaking Ceremony and Resource Fair to be held on June 8, 2024.

Elected officials who have been strong supporters of this project as well as community leaders and residents have confirmed attendance.

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 02, 2024

Notice to Proceed was issued on 04/25/24. 

Tree removal started on 05/06/24. The trees were labeled for removal two weeks in advance to give the public time to make comments. VTA and contractors continued working with businesses adjacent to the construction zone, and bird nesting surveys took place before tree removal.  

Traffic Control Plans were reviewed and approved by the design team and the City of San Jose. 

Two Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) were placed on Capitol Expressway, in English and Spanish. Portable Changeable Message Signs were placed on I-680.

Anticipated activities beginning the week of 05/06/24: 

• Planning for traffic shift and removal of one lane in each direction from Ocala-Quimby. The PCMS boards will be updated. The shift is scheduled for the week of 5/13. 

• Restriping traffic lanes at night in 2-3 weeks 

• Install concrete barriers in the median after the traffic shift 

• Demolition and underground civil construction expected after concrete barriers are installed

Community Outreach:

• VTA hosted Community Meetings scheduled: May 8th and 9th online, and 11th in person. Links are provided at the end of this message. 

• Groundbreaking Celebration and Community Resource Fair will be held on June 8, 2024, 10 am-12 noon at the Eastridge Transit Center. Save the Date!  

• VTA and Contractor both have a Community Relations Officer (CRO) dedicated to work on the EBRC project.  

• Construction notices, newsletters, and community meeting posters and flyers have been mailed to all records located a ½ mile around the project area. This includes residents, businesses, and absentee property owners and reaches approximately 14,000 records. 

• Outreach staff to continue meeting with residents, businesses, and community organizations.  

• A robust social media campaign to bring more awareness to the project and advertise next week’s community meetings launched earlier this week. 

• Outreach tabled the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Emma Prusch Park on Sunday.  

Community Meeting Dates/links:

• May 8, 2024, 6 pm via Zoom. Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be provided. 

• Eventbrite https://Eastridgetobart-May8-2024.eventbrite.com 

• May 9, 2024, 6 PM via Zoom. This meeting will be facilitated in Spanish. An English interpreter will be provided. 

• Eventbrite https://Eastridgetobart-May9-2024.eventbrite.com 

• May 11, 2024 (Saturday!), 10 AM at the Hank Lopez Community Center. Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be provided - and refreshments too!  

• Eventbrite https://Eastridgetobart-May11-2024.eventbrite.com 

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 15, 2024

Construction, currently underway on Capitol Expressway in East San Jose:  

Traffic Shift 

One-lane closure in each direction began on Wednesday, May 15th, between Quimby Rd. and Tully Rd., with construction crews moving northbound to Story Rd. Except for peak hours, traffic was normal. 

Field Office and Outreach Office 

VTA continues finalizing details for our field office and outreach office to be installed as soon as possible.  

Permission To Enter 

Door-to-door home visits, for houses located close to the project to obtain their permission to enter, for upcoming inspections. Interpreters will join surveyors to facilitate communication with non-English speaking homeowners and/or tenants. 

Anticipated activities beginning the week of 05/20/24 

• Traffic Shift to continue northbound to Capitol Avenue, and turn southbound to Story Rd., Ocala Ave., Tully Rd, and Quimby Road.  
• K-Rail is to be installed on the northbound Capitol Expressway near Tully Rd on Saturday, 05/18. 
• K-Rail is to continue to be installed along the northbound and southbound Capitol Expressway in the median from Tully Road to Capitol Avenue Monday – Friday. 
• The speed limit is 35mph. for the safety of the construction crew, and the safety of others.  

Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector
Weekly Construction Update
May 14, 2024

The project is on schedule to move forward with the traffic shift. In addition to the mailed construction notice, a series of community meetings, and door-door to businesses along the corridor, and advanced notification signage, a stakeholder email was sent to all project subscribers.   

Traffic shift that will reduce one lane in each direction is scheduled to start Wednesday, May 15, on Capitol Expressway, north and southbound, between Quimby Road and Tully Road first and similarly moving north towards other blocks such as Tully to Ocala, Ocala to Story and Story to Capitol Avenue in the next several weeks. This will commence at the beginning of the reduced speed limit to 35mph. Advance signage has been in place. PCMS boards were updated on May 6 advising of this upcoming change. 

Two Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) on Capitol Expressway are updated to reflect the traffic shifts. One is moved farther south between Quimby and Newman to advise motorists heading north on Cap. E. 

Anticipated activities beginning the week of 05/13/24 

• Planning for traffic shift and removal of one lane in each direction from Quimby to Capitol Avenue. The PCMS boards have been updated. Traffic shifts begin 5/15. 
• Grind and stripe traffic lanes during the day for the next 2 weeks (formerly scheduled for overnight activity) 
• Install concrete barriers in the median after the traffic shift
• K-rail (Quimby to Tully) is scheduled for installation Friday/Saturday

Moving Forward,

The EBRC Construction & Engagement Team