Proposed Changes - VIA Metropolitan Transit

Proposed Service Improvements

Improving trips and connections across San Antonio

VIA is proposing updates to bus and VIA Link service to help riders get where they need to go more easily.

Public hearing comment period: May 14 – May 22, 2026

Final decision & implementation: August 24, 2026

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Public Hearing on August Proposed Service Changes

May 14, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M.

VMC Board Room
1021 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212

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Proposed VIA Service Changes for August 2026

VIA is proposing updates to bus and VIA Link service to improve frequency and connections.

Public hearing comment period: May 14 – May 22, 2026
Final decision & implementation: August 24, 2026

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Public Hearing on August Proposed Service Changes

May 14, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M.

VMC Board Room
1021 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212

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How this process works

VIA follows a consistent, open process for every proposed service update so riders, operators and the community can provide input before anything is finalized.

  • 1
    Proposed Changes Released
    VIA shared planned service updates for public review.

    Changes released April 29, 2026
  • 2
    Public Hearing & Comment Period
    Riders can attend a public hearing and submit feedback.

    Public hearing comment period: May 14 – May 22, 2026
  • 3
    Implementation of Changes
    VIA reviews feedback and determines which changes move forward.

    Final decision & implementation: August 24, 2026

Proposed Changes to VIA Bus Service

Below are the proposed bus service changes. Select your route to see more details. 

Route 51Route 62Route 89Route 251Route 289Route 515

Frequency ImprovementsBuses come more often

Route 51 - Nogalitos

Route 51 - Nogalitos

Service Change:
  • Late night service added to 12:30 a.m., 60-minute frequency.
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Route 62 - Kirk

Route 62 - Kirk

Service Change:
  • Increase frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes weekdays only.
  • Added late night service to 12:30 a.m., 60-minute frequency.
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Route 89 - Poplar

Route 89 - Poplar

Service Change:
  • Increase frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes, weekdays only.
  • Late night service added to 12:30 a.m., 60-minute frequency.
  • Realigned to use Bandera Rd. to Woodlawn.
  • Service moves from the retired segment of this route to Culebra Rd. which is currently served by Route 82 Culebra
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frequency Improvements & route realignments

Route RealignmentsRoute Changes

Route 289 - Poplar/Woodlawn

Route 289 - Poplar/Woodlawn

Service Change:
  • Realigned to use Bandera Rd. to Woodlawn to match daytime route 89 alignment.
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Route 515 - Southcross

Route 515 - Southcross

Service Change:
  • Realigned from Southcross and New Laredo Highway to Madla Transit Center.
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span of service expansion with route realignments

Route RetirementsRoutes ending or being replaced

Route 251 - Nogalitos

Route 251 - Nogalitos

Service Change:
  • Route retired.
  • Late night service extended to 12:30 a.m. for Routes 51 and 62.
  • Quintana Rd. late night service extended to 12:30 a.m. for Route 524 in May 2026.
  • Flores St. late night service served by Route 43 Flores.
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new routes

minor adjustments

No proposed minor adjustments found.

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Share your feedback

Your comments help shape final service decisions.

During any active public comment period, you can submit comments in English or Spanish using any of these methods:

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A court reporter/transcriber will be available to accept verbal comments at the public hearing.

Deadline: 5:00 pm, Friday May 22, 2026

  • 1
    Attend the public hearing
    May 14, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M.
    VMC Board Room, 1021 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78212
  • 2
    Online
    Use the form below or click the comment button in each route proposal.
  • 3
    Email
    [email protected]
  • 4
    Phone
    Leave a message with Government & Community Relations at (210) 362-2590
  • 5
    Mail
    VIA c/o Government & Community Relations
    Re: August 2026 Service Changes
    800 W. Myrtle St.
    San Antonio, TX 78212

Accessibility Statement

The VMC is wheelchair accessible at the main entrance on San Pedro and is equipped with automatic doors.  VIA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal Limited English Proficiency guidelines.   

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