https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/01/03/vta-seize-downtown-san-jose-real-estate-bart-station-develop-transit/

SAN JOSE — A powerful regional transit agency has launched a legal action to attempt to seize ownership of a downtown San Jose property that’s needed for the development of a future BART station.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has filed a lawsuit seeking a judge’s permission to use eminent domain to acquire a property at 29 and 31 E. Santa Clara St. in downtown San Jose, court papers filed on Dec. 17 show.