The Vision
A focus on the
future of mobility
A global mobility revolution is underway, with a huge concentration of vehicle innovation occurring in the Silicon Valley. While the Silicon Valley does not have an optimal location to adequately test electric and automated vehicles– San Benito County does– creating a once in a generation opportunity for our community.
The combined location, scale, and topography of Strada Verde is irreplicable. We have the opportunity to create a world class vehicle testing facility in San Benito County. Strada Verde’s focus on innovation and environmentally sustainable technologies will draw the emerging mobility industry, along with associated educational and job opportunities, and billions of dollars in investment, into the County. This will significantly benefit both the current residents and future generations to come.


Project Overview
A state-of-the-art automotive research and testing facility
Located in northwestern San Benito County, Strada Verde will create a state-of-the-art automotive research and testing facility. At its core, Strada Verde will be comprised of vehicle testing and handling facilities that simulate various highway and urban environments, as well as climate conditions. The campus will include automotive research and education facilities, a driver experience center, e-commerce, and retail center. Strada Verde will provide a regional technological hub supporting groundbreaking automotive innovation.
Promote regional economic growth
Strada Verde is positioned to make San Benito County a center for technology enterprises, fueling job growth in the emerging e-commerce industry, as well as the research and development of zero-emission vehicles, and other advanced automotive systems. In addition to an estimated 15,000 construction jobs, Strada Verde will create over 5,000 permanent direct jobs and generate additional property and sales tax revenue to substantially improve the economic vitality of the County, providing jobs for local residents at all skill levels.

15,000+ Construction Jobs
$2 Billion annual recurring business operations
$2 Million annual sales tax revenue
Over 5,000 permanent direct jobs at build out


Protect natural resources & respect agricultural history
Strada Verde will create two biological preserves; one adjacent to the Pajaro River, and a second at the base of the Lomerias Muertas Hills. These will provide permanent resource protection for important biological resources. Additionally, the establishment of areas identified exclusively for agriculture uses will ensure that farming remains an important chapter in the legacy of San Benito County.
Agricultural District
Biological Preserve
Testing Grounds
Commercial District
Research Park
E-commerce
Greenways
Primary Access
Economic Engine for San Benito County

$2.5 Billion
Annual recurring business operations in the local economy

$3.7 Million
Recurring fiscal surplus to the County’s General Fund

Roadway Improvements
$19 million in impact fees and $2 million in annual Measure G sales tax revenues

15,000+
Total construction jobs over project buildout

5,000+
Permanent direct jobs at build out

Educating our Future Workforce
$8.42 million in property taxes for schools and education
Strada Verde Does Not Propose Any Residential Development.
What are San Benito County’s Trusted Community Leaders
saying about Strada Verde Innovation Park?

Kathleen A. Rose, Ed.D., NCC
Superintendent/President, Gavilan Joint Community College District

Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum
Superintendent, San Benito High School District

Dr. Michele Huntoon
Superintendent Aromas San Juan Bautista Unified School District

Margie Barrios
Retired San Benito County Supervisor and Hollister School District

Damon Felice
President, Hollister Little League
“
The Strada Verde Innovation Park will be an excellent educational opportunity as Gavilan College expands to better serve the region and connect to this evolving industry.”
It has been a pleasure working with the Strada Verde team to create potential future educational opportunities for students to explore, grow, and develop innovative skills for the future. With a future dependent upon the next generation to create environmentally sustainable technologies, I am excited about the educational pathway possibilities the Strada Verde project could provide our students.”
Strada Verde Innovation Project will generate needed revenue for our local schools. Schools are projected to receive a significant increase in revenues every year while allowing students to participate in a Mobility Career Pathway Program that will prepare them for new, higher-wage employment opportunities in our community. Strada Verde has supported Anzar High School with a Library Grant to provide computers and furniture, improving the learning environment for a local college-prep high school.”
Strada Verde Innovation Park will generate millions of dollars in revenue to go to local government, schools, and road repairs. It will also create thousands of good-paying jobs for residents, all at zero cost to taxpayers. Many of our neighbors will have the opportunity to work in San Benito County and not spend time commuting to work outside our community, meaning they’ll be able to spend more time with their families.”
Strada Verde will bring numerous community benefits including the complete renovation of Veterans Memorial Park. Our baseball little leagues will be able to play on new and redesigned baseball/softball fields. The park will also have new walking paths, a dog park, and a new swim center just to name a few improvements. This revitalization of Veterans Park is going to mean a lot for our young people and their families.”
“The Strada Verde Innovation Park will be an excellent educational opportunity as Gavilan College expands to better serve the region and connect to this evolving industry.”
“It has been a pleasure working with the Strada Verde team to create potential future educational opportunities for students to explore, grow, and develop innovative skills for the future. With a future dependent upon the next generation to create environmentally sustainable technologies, I am excited about the educational pathway possibilities the Strada Verde project could provide our students.”
“Strada Verde Innovation Project will generate needed revenue for our local schools. Schools are projected to receive a significant increase in revenues every year while allowing students to participate in a Mobility Career Pathway Program that will prepare them for new, higher-wage employment opportunities in our community. Strada Verde has supported Anzar High School with a Library Grant to provide computers and furniture, improving the learning environment for a local college-prep high school.”
“Strada Verde Innovation Park will generate millions of dollars in revenue to go to local government, schools, and road repairs. It will also create thousands of good-paying jobs for residents, all at zero cost to taxpayers. Many of our neighbors will have the opportunity to work in San Benito County and not spend time commuting to work outside our community, meaning they’ll be able to spend more time with their families.”
“Strada Verde will bring numerous community benefits including the complete renovation of Veterans Memorial Park. Our baseball little leagues will be able to play on new and redesigned baseball/softball fields. The park will also have new walking paths, a dog park, and a new swim center just to name a few improvements. This revitalization of Veterans Park is going to mean a lot for our young people and their families.”
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