Castro St Entertainment Zones Pilot
Key Questions
What is the Castro Street Entertainment Zones Pilot?
The Mountain View City Council unanimously approved (6-0) state-enabled Entertainment Zones on Castro Street blocks, allowing open alcohol consumption at events. This 18-month pilot program starts May 28 and includes safety checks to support downtown economic growth, similar to programs in San Francisco and Palo Alto.
When does the Entertainment Zones pilot program begin?
The 18-month trial starts on May 28 following the City Council's 6-0 approval on Tuesday. It focuses on specific blocks along Castro Street.
What are the goals and safety measures for the Entertainment Zones?
The pilot aims to boost the downtown economy by permitting open alcohol at events, modeled after successful zones in San Francisco and Palo Alto. Safety checks are implemented to ensure public safety during the 18-month trial.
Council approved 6-0 Tuesday state-enabled zones for open alcohol at events; 18-month trial starts May 28 on Castro blocks. Aims to boost downtown economy like SF/Palo Alto with safety checks.