The Lower Silver Creek Bridge in San Jose has received significant safety enhancements, becoming brighter and safer for community residents. Previously a site of crime, the bridge now features newly-installed lights that aim to protect families and children. Local leaders express appreciation for the changes, signaling that the bridge now symbolizes community strength rather than neglect. With the aim of reducing fears of robbery and assault, these improvements result from over 15 years of advocacy, ultimately aiming to create a safer environment for all.
"This bridge, once a dark and dangerous path through our community, has been transformed. We have turned the lights on, literally and symbolically." - San Jose District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz
"It's very scary. I have to carry pepper spray in my hand because, one time, they tried to assault me... Honestly, it was not safe for them to do it. Now, the lights, they're going to make a difference because they feel safer." - Mayfair community leader Guadalupe Gonzalez
"Now with these new lights, this bridge no longer just connects two sides of the creek - it connects communities." - City Peace Project pastor Danny Sanchez
"This bridge is no longer a symbol of what's been ignored. It's a symbol of what's truly possible when a neighborhood is truly seen." - Dobern Neighborhood Assoc. member Ayanee Ramos
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