River Oaks station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , United States |
Area served | San Jose, California |
| Owner | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) |
River Oaks station is a ground-level light rail stop located in the central median of First Street at the intersection with River Oaks Parkway in San Jose, California. Managed by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), this station accommodates both the Blue Line and Green Line services within the VTA light rail system.
Location
Positioned in San Jose, California, the station lies within the median strip of 1st Street at River Oaks Parkway. It provides transit access to the surrounding San Jose community, including the nearby VTA administrative offices, as well as to a portion of Santa Clara located across the Guadalupe River. Connectivity between these areas is facilitated by a bicycle and pedestrian bridge. This infrastructure makes River Oaks one of the limited stops in North San Jose on the VTA light rail network that serves a residential district, given that North San Jose is predominantly an industrial zone.
Additionally, River Oaks Park is conveniently reachable on foot from this station.