"San Jose business owners say construction from VTA's Eastridge to BART Regional Connector has been driving customers away, with intermittent lane closures, redirected traffic, blocked driveways and construction debris along and around Capitol Expressway creating chaos over the last two years. The agency finally set aside $500,000 for a small business and resident assistance program, after community leaders and government officials pushed for a solution."
"Toro Taxes CEO Mayra Pérez, who is also president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, said construction has blocked the main entrance to her office's shopping center dozens of times over the past year. It's led customers to assume it's closed. She's heard other neighboring business owners consider closing or relocating due to the lack of revenue. "What's happening when we miss clients, we don't have money to pay rent," Pérez told San José Spotlight."
Construction of the VTA Eastridge to BART Regional Connector has caused intermittent lane closures, redirected traffic, blocked driveways and debris along Capitol Expressway, disrupting customer access and business operations for about two years. Local business owners report lost revenue, customers assuming stores are closed, and some considering closing or relocating. VTA has allocated $500,000 for a small business and resident assistance program, with implementation details pending. The project will extend light rail 2.4 miles to Alum Rock along an elevated track, add a Story Road station, and is scheduled to finish in 2028. Officials say the connector aims to link lower-income East San Jose communities to the regional network.
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