{"id":154057,"date":"2026-02-06T19:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/154057\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:09:10","slug":"via-seeking-public-comment-ahead-of-planned-service-improvements-for-more-than-20-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/154057\/","title":{"rendered":"VIA seeking public comment ahead of planned service improvements for more than 20 routes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Public comments will be taken throughout February; Improvements expected to be implemented May 4<\/p>\n<p>VIA Metropolitan Transit (KSAT)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Less than a month after unveiling its largest service improvement package in history, VIA Metropolitan Transit is asking the public for help identifying changes to additional routes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In a social media post, the transit agency said it plans to host three public hearings in February to explore proposed service improvements in May 2026. In total, 21 routes are expected to see adjustments. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Frequency improvements and route realignments are planned across the routes. Four new routes are also expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Last month, VIA rolled out service improvements for 30 routes. The changes were spurred by progress on the agency\u2019s Better Bus Plan and the hiring of more than 100 new bus operators, according to a January news release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For the new changes, 10 informational sessions are also planned throughout February. VIA staff will be available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept public comments. For details on where and when those events will be held, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viainfo.net\/proposedchanges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">See below for information on the three public hearings:<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Mexican American Unity Council, located at 2300 West Commerce Street, Suite 200.<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Stone Oak Park &amp; Ride, located at 22139 U.S. Highway 281 north.<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, at VIA\u2019s Metro Center Board Room, located at 1021 San Pedro Avenue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read more VIA coverage from KSAT:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorMason Hickok headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/MHTR4509MNVZTHMHPOITH\/\" title=\"View Mason Hickok&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Hickok<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Mason Hickok is a digital journalist at KSAT. 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