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Residents urge microtransit in North and Northeast San Jose; calls to preserve Ewert Road bike lane
Summary
Residents and transit advocates asked the committee to prioritize microtransit pilots for North and Northeast San Jose to serve riders with disabilities and urged preservation of the Ewert Road bike lane to support commuting and flood resilience.
During the open forum, residents urged the committee to prioritize microtransit expansion and to preserve a bike lane that serves commuters and improves flood resilience.
Kunal Shah, a District 4 (Northeast/Berryessa) resident, said he lives with OCD and depression and is unable to drive, and he urged the committee to "please consider North San Jose and Northeast San Jose as a priority area for micro transit service pilot or expansion," citing gaps in local microtransit coverage compared with neighboring cities. Shah said microtransit is essential for residents with disabilities who rely on public options for work and health access.
Jordan Maldow added transit-month outreach suggestions and raised a concern about the planned closure of Ewert Road, which currently includes a useful bike lane. Maldow said more than 100 residents signed an open letter asking that the bike lane be preserved to support commuting and to provide an alternate route when the Guadalupe River floods under Highway 101.
