28th Street/Little Portugal station
| Company type | Planned rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , United States |
Area served | San Jose, California |
| Products | Bay Area Rapid Transit services (Green and Orange Lines) |
28th Street/Little Portugal station represents a planned subterranean Bay Area Rapid Transit stop located within the Little Portugal district of San Jose. Positioned just north of East Santa Clara Street, it will be found between North 28th Street and U.S. Route 101, near the Five Wounds Portuguese National Church. As the initial station in Phase II of the Silicon Valley BART extension, it succeeds the Berryessa/North San José station and will provide direct connections to Santa Clara, Richmond, and San Francisco/Daly City. Once operational, this station will be served by both the Green and Orange Lines.
History
The original plan for the Silicon Valley BART extension envisioned a single-phase project reaching into eastern San Jose, including a station then referred to as Alum Rock. However, due to limitations in funding, the initiative was divided into two phases, with Alum Rock assigned to Phase II. Prior to this, a distinct extension linked Fremont to Warm Springs.
The station was initially called Alum Rock/28th Street, reflecting its proximity to the Alum Rock area, but following feedback from local residents, it was renamed 28th Street/Little Portugal in November 2019. Construction commencement is anticipated in 2024, with passenger operations expected to start by 2036, contingent on available funding. The station will be positioned between Berryessa/North San José and Downtown San Jose stops and will connect with bus routes operated by the VTA.