For Immediate Release                                 
September 20, 2001

San Jose International Airport Begins Vehicle Inspections
at Terminal A Short-Term Parking Garage,
Terminal C Short-Term Parking Lot Reduced to 50 Percent

San Jose, CA – San Jose International Airport has begun inspecting every vehicle at the entrances to the short-term parking garage at Terminal A.  Parking at the short-term lot across from Terminal C has been reduced to 550 spaces.  As an increased security measure, these procedures will remain in effect indefinitely. 

The following security measures are still in effect to maximize airport safety at San Jose International Airport:

·        No curbside baggage check-in.

·        Unattended vehicles will be towed away immediately.

·        No sharp objects of any kind including, but not limited to, pocket knives, scissors, carpet cutters, folding or retractable blades, will be permitted beyond the checkpoints.

·        Only ticketed passengers allowed past security checkpoints.

·        Photo I.D. will be required at multiple locations.

·        There will be an increased presence of uniformed police.

·        Passengers must closely control baggage and packages to avoid transporting items without

their knowledge.

·        Unattended bags are subject to inspection.

With a shortage of airport parking spaces, travelers are asked to plan ahead and take advantage of the following recommendations:

• Use an alternate means of transportation such as door-to-door shuttles, limousines, taxi services, and friends and relatives. The free VTA Airport Flyer runs between the Santa Clara Caltrain station and the Metro/Airport Light Rail station and operates daily from 5:30 a.m. to midnight, every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes until 7:00 p.m. on weekends.  For schedule information, call VTA at 408-321-2300 or Caltrain at 800-660-4287.

·        Use the new alternate passenger drop-off zone on the west side of the Airport on Martin Avenue, accessible from Coleman Avenue or De La Cruz Boulevard.  The drop-off zone is located directly across from 310 Martin Avenue near Long-Term Parking.  Travelers can access a free shuttle to Terminals A and C, with pick-ups every 5 minutes.  The ride takes 15 minutes.  The Martin Avenue drop-off zone operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

·        If it is absolutely essential to drive a personal car, plan extra time to find a parking space in the event that the long-term parking lot is full.  To avoid possible traffic congestion at Airport entrances, use Martin Avenue at De La Cruz Boulevard to enter the long-term parking lot. Updated Airport parking information is available by calling 408-293-6788.

·        Off-Airport parking is available at Park, Shuttle and Fly on Newhall Street off Coleman Avenue.  For information, call 408-295-5300.  De La Cruz Parking is another nearby long-term parking facility located at 2752 De La Cruz Boulevard (directly off Highway 101).  For information, call 408-988-3403.

·        Arrive at the Airport at least 2 hours prior to domestic flight departures and 3 hours prior to international flights to allow time for parking, luggage check-in, security screening and gate arrival.

                                                                  -SJC-

San Jose City Hall      801 N. First St., San Jose,  CA 95110      tel (408) 277-5131  fax ( 408) 277-3131     www.ci.san-jose.ca.us