San Jose Public Works runs cool-pavement pilot installations applying reflective coatings to selected city streets to reduce surface temperatures, lower urban heat island effect, and support Climate Smart San Jose adaptation goals in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods.
San Jose Department of Transportation and Public Works partner with Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Valley Water on cool-pavement pilots that apply solar-reflective sealcoats to asphalt streets, parking lots, and select sidewalks. The coatings increase pavement albedo from roughly 5% to 30–40%, lowering peak surface temperatures by 10–15°F on hot afternoons. Pilot blocks have been installed in East San Jose and Alum Rock neighborhoods identified as heat-vulnerable in the Climate Smart San Jose adaptation analysis. The program is voluntary for private property owners but is being scaled up on city paving cycles. Maintenance schedules and product specifications follow Caltrans and Federal Highway research guidance.
There are currently no fines for private property owners. City contractors that misapply coatings outside specification can face contract penalties, re-work orders, and warranty claims under standard public-works contract terms.
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