East San José Mobility Project

Clean Mobility in School Project

City of San José | East San José Mobility Project

August 2024 – April 2027

Project Details

The East San José Mobility Equity Project is a comprehensive initiative focused on addressing diverse transportation needs in East San José. Grounded in a holistic approach to community planning, the project is dedicated to achieving transportation equity. This project delivers a comprehensive suite of community mobility initiatives that expand access to active transportation, build practical skills, and create safer, more engaging streets for all. The East San José Mobility Equity Project uses a trauma informed community engagement approach that incorporates cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, ensures community voices are central to the planning process.

East San Jose Mobility project flyer featuring mobility wallet, bike, and transit \

Funding Details

Grant Amount: $5,220,662

By the Numbers

Services, Vehicles & Equipment Funded

1 earn-a-bike voucher program for 600 Highschool students
20 bike safety, basic mechanic classes, bike rides and repair clinics
3 bike mechanic apprenticeship cohorts
20 e-cargo bike delivery pilot
12 vehicle trauma-informed e-microtransit service
12 EV chargers
300 vulnerable and low-income residents' public transit, bikeshare, and microtransit subsidy pilot

Estimated Quantifiable Benefits

GHG emission reductions: 27 MTCO2e
NOx reductions: 11 lbs
PM2.5 reductions: 0 lbs
ROG reductions: 2 lbs

Community Details

East San José, a 13‑square‑mile, predominantly Hispanic and Asian community in Silicon Valley, faces longstanding economic and environmental challenges. Around 82% of residents are considered low-income, with 36% of households earning under $80,000. Nearly half of adults hold a high school diploma or less. Notable populations include around 20% youth, 14% seniors, and 10% people with disabilities. Spanish is spoken by 40% of residents and Vietnamese by 15%. Despite access to 13 bus lines, light rail, and a BART station, transportation reliance remains centered on private vehicles—81% of commute and 50% of non‑commute trips. Public transit accounts for only 3% of commute trips and walking makes up 26% of non‑commute trips. Classified as disadvantaged under CalEnviroScreen 4.0 (9% meeting the threshold), the community is the focus of the East San José Equity Mobility Project, which prioritizes residents facing the greatest transportation barriers, including low‑income households, seniors, people with disabilities, English Learners, and youth.

Partners

Grantee

City of San Jose

Subgrantees

Contact

Daniela Castaneda | (408) 794-1990 | City of San Jose