Bus service is fully restored. Rail service is fully restored on the Orange Line, and partially restored on the Blue Line from Downtown San Jose to Baypointe. The rest of the light rail system will resume service once safety checks are complete. We'll update you as soon as service resumes. Thanks for your patience!

Updated information on labor negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 can be found on our negotiations page.

Special Taxes and Assessments

Consider special taxes and assessments to include value capture strategies that convert a portion of developer profit into public benefit.

Include residual land value calculations in project proformas and offer community benefits such as public open space and transportation amenities as standard project components.
Expect jurisdictions to levy special taxes and assessments to close infrastructure gaps in the area around the project site, either via existing Landscape and Lighting Districts or by employing Mello-Roos authority to fund capital improvements.
Be willing to join assessment districts such as Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) to allocate project tax increment and property taxes toward improvements in the surrounding community.

Photo of playground next to grassy area with trees and apartment buildings in the background — Renaissance Park, Rancho Cordova, CA (Source: Flickr - Eric Fredericks)