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The memorandum discusses the Fourth Amendment to the Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project. It recommends authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the amendment, which increases the funding amount from $4,100,000 to $14,100,000 and extends the agreement term to December 31, 2028. The amendment aims to provide additional funding and time for the VTA to complete the plans, specifications, and estimates phase of the project, which is crucial for addressing congestion in North San José and improving transportation infrastructure.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It proposes a fourth amendment to the funding agreement for the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project.
The total funding amount is proposed to increase from $4,100,000 to $14,100,000.
The agreement term is proposed to be extended to December 31, 2028.
The project aims to alleviate congestion and improve transportation infrastructure in North San José.
The project includes enhancements for pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 9/9/25 25-951 5.1 FROM: John Ristow DATE: August 18, 2025 Date: 8/26/2025 COUNCIL DISTRICTS: 3, 4 SUBJECT: Fourth Amendment to the Funding Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the fourth amendment to the funding agreement between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project, with an increase of the total not to exceed amount from $4,100,000 to $14,100,000 and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME This amendment provides additional funding and time needed for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to lead, manage, and complete the plans, specifications, and estimates phase of the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project with Caltrans. This work will advance the project to construction phase and position it to a state of readiness and improving its competitiveness for regional funding opportunities such as Senate Bill 1....
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The document contains letters from the public addressing the 101/Zanker/Skyport project, urging city officials to vote against it. Concerns are raised about the project's design favoring cars over pedestrians and cyclists, with specific requests for safer infrastructure and adherence to Complete Streets principles. The letters advocate for a design that accommodates all ages and abilities, emphasizing the need for protected bike lanes and safer crossings.
Key points
Karen Gauss, a member of the VTA BPAC, requests a no vote on item 5.1, citing resident opposition to the project.
Concerns include the width of proposed lanes, outdated intersection designs, and a lack of safety features for pedestrians and cyclists.
The letters call for infrastructure that supports transit, walking, and biking, and fits the surrounding context.
Specific issues highlighted include the need for protected intersections, reduced turning speeds, and adequate bike lane widths.
The project is criticized for prioritizing single-occupancy vehicle transportation over active transportation options.
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Outlook FW: Item 5.1 tomorrow - 101/Zanker/Skyport - vote no From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Mon 9/8/2025 1:26 PM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> From: Karen Gauss < > Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 1:20 PM To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <mayor@sanjoseca.gov> Cc: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov>; District3 <district3@sanjoseca.gov>; District4 <District4@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Item 5.1 tomorrow - 101/Zanker/Skyport - vote no [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hello Mayor Mahan and Councilmembers Cohen and Tordillos, My name is Karen Gauss and I'm a member of the VTA BPAC, and a County Roads Commissioner. Please vote no on item 5.1 on tomorrow's city council agenda. The 101/Zanker/Skyport project is not what residents want. We DO NOT WANT: An overpass that is 4 lanes wide - 2 lanes are plenty Intersections that are 6 lanes wide - build at a human scale, please Outdated intersection design. The elements of a "protected intersection" and "Complete Streets/All Ages and Abilities" are missing. What...