Tomorrow, the San Jose City Council will vote on a proposal to expand large‑format digital billboards on city‑owned property — increasing their size and height near sensitive environmental areas like the Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek.

This amendment would move forward without additional environmental study, despite clear evidence of harm to public safety, wildlife, and community character.

Why take action?

• Public safety risks
  Digital billboards are designed to grab attention — pulling drivers’ eyes off the road and increasing crash risk.
• Environmental harm
  Bright LED displays contribute to light pollution, disrupting ecosystems and affecting both wildlife and human health.
• Community impact
  Billboards degrade scenic views, reduce neighborhood appeal, and can negatively impact nearby property values.
• A bad idea for San Jose
  This proposal benefits a private advertising company while imposing long‑term visual and environmental costs on the community.

At Scenic America, we believe everyone deserves to live, work, and play in beautiful places. Protecting community character isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about economic vitality, quality of life, and civic pride.

Send your message now and urge the City Council to reject this amendment.