The Hostetter Station site is a 2.3-acre property located on Capitol Avenue, near Hostetter Road in San José, California. This property currently serves as a Park & Ride lot for VTA Light Rail passengers, which is served by VTA’s Orange line.
This land has the potential for mixed-use Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Projects that are transit-oriented allow people to live and work near public transportation, which helps clear the air, ease traffic, and adds infrastructure investments to the community.
VTA's Transit-Oriented Development Program works with municipal, non-profit, and private partners to encourage the development of housing, retail, and employment centers in places that will help increase transit ridership and contribute to a vibrant community.
Station Access Study
VTA initiated the Hostetter Station Access Study to analyze multi-modal access and circulation to and from the station and development area. Recommendations may include improving bicycle connectivity, pedestrian access, wayfinding signage, transit passenger amenities, traffic calming measures and/or other safety enhancements. The study will develop access improvements and cost estimates for the station site and surrounding station area (within ½ mile) for future funding opportunities.
Community Engagement
How do you use VTA’s River Oaks Station? Do you walk, ride your bike, park your car and take transit? Which recommended improvements would enhance your ability to get to and from the station?
Provide your input by attending one of the following pop-up events and taking the online survey:
- Berryessa Farmers Market
945 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132
Saturday, September 6
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Hostetter Station
1531 N Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA 95132
Wednesday, September 24 - 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Complete the online survey for a chance to win a $30 Visa Gift Card.
Community Outreach
VTA delivers outreach to the community in many ways, from email, web page posting like this, signage, tabling at events, presenting at your neighborhood association, and by mail notifications, to name a few. We use multiple approaches to ensure the community is informed and allow for authentic engagement.
Community Meetings
Please visit one of the following pop-up events to learn more about the project and share your feedback:
- Berryessa Farmers Market
945 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132
Saturday, September 6
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Community Meeting
VTA will host an open house on Septemer 13, 2025, at Cherrywood Elementary School (2550 Greengate Drive, San José). Drop in any time between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
VTA has partnered with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to build affordable housing at the site. This meeting will provide an opportunity to engage directly with VTA, meet the selected developer and their architect, and provide input on proposed transit improvements in the area.
This is a family-friendly event with activities for children! A light breakfast will be served.
Register in advance by visiting Hostetter-TOD-Sept13.eventbrite.com.
VTA staff are available to speak with you or present this information at your neighborhood meeting. Please contact us at (408) 321-7575 or email community.outreach@vta.org.
Previous Meeting
VTA hosted a community open house on February 8, 2025, at Cherrywood Elementary School to introduce VTA’s TOD program and this TOD site, hear your input on local area needs, and gather ideas for how pedestrian and bicyclist access can be improved.
If you missed it, the open house display boards are available to download:
Hostetter TOD Community Open House Display Boards - February 8, 2025
Development Opportunities
Learn more about VTA's Portfolio of TOD Opportunities.
The Hostetter Station site is a 2.3-acre property located on Capitol Avenue, near Hostetter Road in San José, California. This property currently serves as a Park & Ride lot for VTA Light Rail passengers, which is served by VTA’s Orange line.
This land has the potential for mixed-use Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Projects that are transit-oriented allow people to live and work near public transportation, which helps clear the air, ease traffic, and adds infrastructure investments to the community.
VTA's Transit-Oriented Development Program works with municipal, non-profit, and private partners to encourage the development of housing, retail, and employment centers in places that will help increase transit ridership and contribute to a vibrant community.
Station Access Study
VTA initiated the Hostetter Station Access Study to analyze multi-modal access and circulation to and from the station and development area. Recommendations may include improving bicycle connectivity, pedestrian access, wayfinding signage, transit passenger amenities, traffic calming measures and/or other safety enhancements. The study will develop access improvements and cost estimates for the station site and surrounding station area (within ½ mile) for future funding opportunities.
Community Engagement
How do you use VTA’s River Oaks Station? Do you walk, ride your bike, park your car and take transit? Which recommended improvements would enhance your ability to get to and from the station?
Provide your input by attending one of the following pop-up events and taking the online survey:
- Berryessa Farmers Market
945 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132
Saturday, September 6
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Hostetter Station
1531 N Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA 95132
Wednesday, September 24 - 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Complete the online survey for a chance to win a $30 Visa Gift Card.
Community Outreach
VTA delivers outreach to the community in many ways, from email, web page posting like this, signage, tabling at events, presenting at your neighborhood association, and by mail notifications, to name a few. We use multiple approaches to ensure the community is informed and allow for authentic engagement.
Community Meetings
Please visit one of the following pop-up events to learn more about the project and share your feedback:
- Berryessa Farmers Market
945 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132
Saturday, September 6
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Community Meeting
VTA will host an open house on Septemer 13, 2025, at Cherrywood Elementary School (2550 Greengate Drive, San José). Drop in any time between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
VTA has partnered with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to build affordable housing at the site. This meeting will provide an opportunity to engage directly with VTA, meet the selected developer and their architect, and provide input on proposed transit improvements in the area.
This is a family-friendly event with activities for children! A light breakfast will be served.
Register in advance by visiting Hostetter-TOD-Sept13.eventbrite.com.
VTA staff are available to speak with you or present this information at your neighborhood meeting. Please contact us at (408) 321-7575 or email community.outreach@vta.org.
Previous Meeting
VTA hosted a community open house on February 8, 2025, at Cherrywood Elementary School to introduce VTA’s TOD program and this TOD site, hear your input on local area needs, and gather ideas for how pedestrian and bicyclist access can be improved.
If you missed it, the open house display boards are available to download:
Hostetter TOD Community Open House Display Boards - February 8, 2025
Development Opportunities
Learn more about VTA's Portfolio of TOD Opportunities.
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