Students, commuters, and community members showed great interest in a gathering intended to establish the scope of the US 101/SR 25/Santa Teresa Blvd Extension Project. The meeting took place at the Gavilan College Student Center on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
From long-time Gilroy residents to first-time attendees, community members came together to learn more about the proposed roadway extension near Santa Teresa Blvd.
VTA project staff provided an overview of the Project and schedule and gathered input on the scope and content of the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (Draft EIR/EA) that will be prepared for the Project. Attendees asked thoughtful questions, shared firsthand knowledge of the local area, and offered helpful feedback.
Topics of discussion ranged from traffic flow and safety to environmental considerations and the extension's potential impact on daily commutes. The energy and engagement in the room reflected just how invested this community is in getting this project right.
You can view or download the presentation from the scoping meeting here:
• LINK TO PRESENTATION
• LINK TO EXHIBIT BOARDS
If you were not able to join us in person VTA is accepting written public comments through Monday, August 24, 2026.
Here's how to submit your comments:
• Email: 101-santateresa@vta.org
• U.S. Mail:
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Attn: Alex Bode
3331 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95134, Building B-2
The deadline for receiving comments on the Project scope is 5:00 p.m, Monday, August 24, 2026. For more information, please refer to the Notice of Preparation.
Whether you have questions about the project's scope, concerns about specific impacts, or ideas to share, now is the time to make sure your perspective is part of the public record.
For more information, please contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575, TTY for the hearing impaired: (408) 321-2330, or email us at community.outreach@vta.org.