Saying no to Costco: West San Jose residents fear traffic, safety woes if retailer moves in

FOR THREE YEARS West San Jose residents have been fighting the city over construction of a Costco in their neighborhood, especially when there are four others just minutes away.

The dustup over Westgate West Costco has been ongoing since 2021, when residents began rebelling over the idea. The issues remain unchanged, with concerns about increased traffic, road safety, climate change and neighborhood aesthetics dominating the conversation.