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VIA Metropolitan Transit to launch new VIA Link on-demand zone
VIA’s fourth VIA Link on-demand zone will launch on 23 October 2023, improving service and expanding access to employment hubs.
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Kammy Horne
20 July 2023 | By
Senior Vice President - Planning & Development at VIA Metropolitan Transit
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VIA Metropolitan Transit awarded $3 million for low-emission fleet
Provided through FTA's Low or No Emission Vehicle Program, the $3 million grant will allow VIA to replace 15 gasoline-powered paratransit vehicles with low-emission propane vans, prioritising accessibility and environmental sustainability.
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VIA advances San Antonio’s green transit options with new electric buses
With its CNG fleet conversion having already achieved a 97% reduction in emissions, the new electric buses will further drive San Antonio towards a greener future by eliminating tailpipe emissions and enhancing overall sustainability.
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Driving the transition away from the private car
Kammy Horne, Senior Vice President of Development at VIA Metropolitan Transit, discusses the significant role that the agency’s ‘Keep San Antonio Moving’ plan has in advancing the decarbonisation of its public transport network, as well as why it is important to invest in on-demand mobility that meets the needs of…
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Considering the future of mobility
For Intelligent Transport, a panel of public transport experts have come together to share their thoughts on what they think the future of mobility may look like, as well as offer their predictions on what they expect the most significant trend to impact the industry will be in the next…
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VIA adopts $406.6 million budget for fiscal year 2023
The new budget for fiscal year 2023 will allow VIA to advance vital transit projects across the city, with a key focus on improving access to transportation for all San Antonians and retaining its workforce.
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Intelligent Transport Issue 3 2022
In the latest issue of Intelligent Transport, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts and thought leaders discussing: what the future of mobility may look like; how e-mobility can drive a more sustainable transport industry forward; and why on-demand and Demand-Responsive Transport should be a key part of urban…
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VIA to expand on-demand service zone to San Antonio’s Southside
VIA Link's new service zone will help drive San Antonio's growth by connecting residents to major education, employment and residential centres in the city's Southside.
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Innovations in urban & shared mobility: A showcase of Transport Innovation Summit 2022
Ahead of Intelligent Transport’s Transport Innovation Summit 2022, taking place from 9-10 November at Twickenham Stadium in London, UK, this eBook showcases a selection of the innovations, developments and challenges that will be discussed by industry experts from across the globe during the two-day flagship event.
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VIA and San Antonio BCycle partner to launch new integrated transit app
The new integrated transit app will enhance the customer experience by allowing VIA riders to book multimodal journeys more easily and conveniently through the Transit app.
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VIA’s buses clear the air with new purification systems
With the addition of UV-powered devices that target airborne viruses, VIA’s transit vehicles can now reduce the spread of germs and bacteria in the air - creating a healthy, safe environment for its passengers and employees.
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VIA’s San Antonio Advanced Rapid Transit project earns favourable FTA rating
VIA Metropolitan Transit's plans for San Antonio’s first Advanced Rapid Transit corridor have reached a major milestone, after gaining a favourable federal rating for a proposed North/South line.
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VIA Metropolitan Transit: Innovating to serve
Kammy Horne, Senior Vice President of Development and Planning for VIA Metropolitan Transit, explains how the transit operator is offering more information and mobility options to the residents who need them the most.
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Intelligent Transport Issue 4 2021
In the final 2021 issue of Intelligent Transport, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts discussing: the future of autonomous mobility; how alternative power is supporting the decarbonisation of public transport; why delivering a seamless and enjoyable passenger experience is key to recovering passenger ridership post-pandemic; and much more.
