San Jose is considering opening the largest so-called safe parking site in the South Bay, but some people are concerned the project will create more problems than it solves.
Next month, the city council is expected to vote on leasing a 6-acre parcel of land on Berryessa Road and use it as a safe parking site for those living in RVs or other vehicles.
The site is located in an industrial area about a mile away from the Berryessa BART station. If the city council approves the plan, the city would pay nearly $19 million to lease the property for 10 years. In a statement, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said,"We need urgent, pragmatic action to end the era of encampments and unmanaged RVs in neighborhoods across our city and state. Safe parking sites like the one we’re pursuing at 1300 Berryessa Rd. will enable us to relocate on-street RVs to a dedicated site with services that help folks graduate into permanent housing. This will be a win-win for both RV dwellers and our broader community.
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