Every packed bus on our roads takes numerous cars off the streets. This simple action helps decrease emissions and enhances air quality. It also removes harmful tire particulate matter from the air we breathe.
August 20, 2026
By Sergio Lopez and Charlotte (Jingqi) Liang, San Jose Spotlight
San Jose Spotlight is a nonprofit news outlet focused on political and business news in San Jose, Santa Clara County, and the South Bay.
Anyone navigating Silicon Valley can view traffic as a regular part of life. It often feels normal to see long car lines on Highway 101 during rush hours. Idling buses at busy stops and students waiting by crowded intersections seem like a routine part of living in the area.
Yet, this normalization hides an important issue. Our roads have turned into a pervasive public health crisis that is often overlooked.
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