SAN JOSE — A regional transit agency’s pursuit of an information office for future BART stations in downtown San Jose is poised to displace two long-time merchants in a prime location.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has struck a deal to lease space on the ground floor of 2 North Market St. in San Jose, which is at one of the busiest intersections in the city’s downtown.
The VTA’s rental deal, though, will displace two tenants: Umbrella Salon, a popular spot to get haircuts in San Jose; and a well-known sandwich shop, Erik’s DeliCafe.
The owner of the building is an affiliate controlled by Madrone Ventures, a San Jose-based