Project Description

The Willow-Keyes Project is part of the Climate Smart San José Plan. It is situated south of downtown San José. This project will aim to create new safety measures along Lelong Street up to Third Street.

Improvements include:

• Reduce four-travel lane streets to two lanes
• Close critical sidewalks and bike lane gaps
• Redesign three complex intersections along Willow Street with roundabouts
• Enhanced crosswalks
• Pedestrian lighting
• New trees
• Curb extensions
• Upgrade existing traffic signals

City Goals

• Envision San José 2040
  • The plan includes transportation projects that create more efficient and environmentally friendly forms of public transportation.

Timeline

• Fall 2025: Final design complete
• Fall 2026: Construction start date

Community Engagement

View presentation slides that were shown at a community meeting on November 20, 2024.

Project Map

Funding

The project is funded by the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant and by local match funds.   

The ATP grant, which is a federal grant, focuses on: 

• Increasing the use of public transportation, walking, and biking  
• Projects that benefit disadvantaged communities