SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Via Metropolitan Transit\u2019s board has approved a five-year, $1.1 billion capital improvements plan.<\/p>\n
The plan, which it will review annually, includes investments in major transportation infrastructure, including Via\u2019s new advanced rapid transit strategy. <\/p>\n
The agency has begun construction of its Via Rapid Green line that will carry passengers on new train-like vehicles across a dedicated roadway from the San Antonio International Airport area through downtown and south of the center city.<\/p>\n
That system is expected to become operational by spring 2028. A second Rapid Silver line is planned that will travel from west to east through downtown.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll sides are pointing to continued growth,\u201d Via President and CEO Jon Gary Herrera told me, noting that demand is reflected in the agency\u2019s increased ridership. \u201cWe\u2019re accelerating these improvements.\u201d<\/p>\n
The capital improvements plan will fund advanced rapid transit and other transportation infrastructure, including a new Eastside Transit Center and vehicle acquisitions.<\/p>\n
The Via board of trustees unanimously approved a $ 383.4 million capital plan for fiscal 2027. It also approved a $383.8 million operating budget.<\/p>\n