Interstate 280 bottleneck at Magdalena remains a pain
QSouthbound Interstate 280 at Magdalena Avenue is a classic bottleneck, going from four to three lanes, only to return to four lanes just a half-mile later. It looks like simply re-striping could add the fourth lane, eliminate the bottleneck and still have the carpool designation after Magdalena.
Michael Swanson
AWhen it comes to the most frequently asked questions that steam into Roadshow, the Magdalena bottleneck is a leading contender for No. 1.
QThe Magdalena bottleneck causes a 5-mile backup, with a slowdown to 20 mph. All other 280 exits maintain four lanes with a short exit lane.
Dwight Brede Los Altos A And ... Q At Page Mill Road, I280 narrows from four to three lanes and needs to be widened to four lanes. I hope these changes are in future plans for 280.
Arthur Norris
AOK, Roadshow readers, here’s your chance to weigh in.
The Valley Transportation Authority is seeking input with an online survey and map of the I-280 corridor from San Jose through San Mateo County. This is a chance for you to the exact spots along I-280 that you consider a priority and see what others are saying. Go to www.vta.org to take part.
In addition, the VTA will hold a public meeting about the I-280 Corridor Study from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at San Jose City Hall in Room 1-119.
QHave there been any discussions about the mess created by the 280 south merge coming in from 87 before the Seventh Street and 10th/11th street exits? Every time we move through that area to exit on 10th I feel like we are running a gauntlet of horribly marked lanes. This is especially bad at night and I am shocked this has never been fixed. Beau Beatty Campbell A The striping on 280 needs upgrading, that’s for sure. Do the survey. Q During the evening commute, north 280 at Saratoga Avenue is always backed up. All cars except those in the carpool lane are bumper to bumper. Then after passing Saratoga Avenue, the congestion clears. Is Caltrans going to fix this problem? Linh Chow
AI’ve alerted both Caltrans and the city of San Jose. There’s been a lot of development here, so it may not get a lot better.
QAs a homeowner in a neighborhood where apartment dwellers now park everywhere, I can tolerate being awakened by car doors slamming and loud engines running all day and night and increased traffic on our once-quiet street.
But what really infuriates me is the garbage. Nearly every day we pick up beer bottles, fast food bags full of trash, plastic beverage cups, cigarette butts and, most recently, used condoms. The garbage is thrown in our shrubs, on the lawn and in the street. My neighbors all have the same problem.
I can handle the inconveniences the parking issue causes but not the lack of respect for our neighborhood.
Vick Lane San Jose
AI so understand.