From traffic signals to streetlights, we can make San José streets smarter and environmentally friendly. We will adopt advanced technology such as light emitting diode (LED) efficient lighting, solar-powered lighting systems, and message and traffic intelligence programs to move traffic efficiently.

We will test new ways to pave streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and trails. New pervious surfaces, which allow water to penetrate the surface, offer great promise for being better for our environment. By expanding the urban forest, we will cool our streets and sidewalks, clean our air, improve water quality, and help convert carbon dioxide emissions to oxygen.

We must encourage more pedestrian and bicycle travel. One option is to install attractive, covered facilities along City sidewalks that will make it more convenient and comfortable for residents to walk and cycle. These cooling stations would serve as bike lockers or benches where people can rest or wait for a bus. At the same time, the stations would collect solar power to run adjacent streetlights.

Regarding trees, contact Ralph Mize at 408-975-3274 or email at Ralph.Mize@sanjoseca.gov for more information.
Regarding streetlights, contact Laura Stuchinsky at 408-975-3226 or email at Laura.Stuchinsky@sanjoseca.gov for more information.