{"id":158776,"date":"2026-02-10T19:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/158776\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:33:10","slug":"via-gets-another-round-of-design-approvals-for-rapid-transit-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/158776\/","title":{"rendered":"VIA gets another round of design approvals for rapid transit stations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Six of 26 planned stations will sit in San Antonio\u2019s Mission, Monte Vista, and King William historic districts<\/p>\n<p>Conceptual rendering of VIA Metropolitan Transit&#8217;s planned Advanced Rapid Transit system. A city panel approved designs for six stations last week. (VIA Metropolitan Transit\/SABJ)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">HDRC passed the move after a thorough review of updated designs, though District 5 Commissioner Roland Garcia Mazuca and District 8 Commissioner James Cervantes voted no.<\/p>\n<p>Planned map for VIA Metropolitan Transit&#8217;s Rapid Green Line (VIA Metropolitan Transit)<\/p>\n<p>West Elsmere Place and West Lynwood<\/p>\n<p>West Mulberry Avenue and West Agarita Avenue<\/p>\n<p>West Woodlawn Avenue and West Mistletoe<\/p>\n<p>Pereida Street and South Alamo Street<\/p>\n<p>The east and west sides of Roosevelt Park Drive and West Whittier Street<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In response to a series of public and personal reviews from the panel, VIA put forth several tweaks that would help blend the stations with the characteristics of their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cThe basis for design, and considerations for the shelter design will remain intact; however, all of the shelters in Historic Districts, and their \u2018sister\u2019 (pair) shelter will be a different color than all of the other shelters,\u201d the agency wrote. \u201cThe canopy and structure will be fabricated in the dark green color, in lieu of the basic Silver color.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">HDRC first took up the station\u2019s designs in December. The Green Line, carrying a $481 million price tag, is targeted to be operational in 2028. The Silver Line, an east-west counterpart, is due in 2029.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Editor\u2019s note: This story was published through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/SABJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/SABJ\/\">partnership<\/a> between KSAT and the San Antonio Business Journal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read also from the San Antonio Business Journal:<\/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>San Antonio community steps up to refurbish 111-year-old Davidson Respite House<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:40<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio community steps up to refurbish 111-year-old Davidson Respite HouseCenter Point ISD opens Pirate Bistro, giving students hands-on culinary experience<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:49<\/p>\n<p>Center Point ISD opens Pirate Bistro, giving students hands-on culinary experiencePermanent traffic solution underway for Castroville Road intersection<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:29<\/p>\n<p>Permanent traffic solution underway for Castroville Road intersectionHow the San Antonio International Airport is modernizing its terminals<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>How the San Antonio International Airport is modernizing its terminalsKnow your rights: ICE encounters<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:48<\/p>\n<p>Know your rights: ICE encountersZiba Mir Shadad, 15, was hit by a garbage truck and killed at an apartment complex on Danny Kaye Dr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:31<\/p>\n<p>Ziba Mir Shadad, 15, was hit by a garbage truck and killed at an apartment complex on Danny Kaye Dr.Owners of Hunt business putting flood alert tower on property<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:41<\/p>\n<p>Owners of Hunt business putting flood alert tower on propertyHow does the Frost Bank Center transform into the home of the San Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo?  <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>How does the Frost Bank Center transform into the home of the San Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo?  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