Proposed Changes - VIA Metropolitan Transit

Proposed Service Improvements

Improving trips and connections across San Antonio

VIA Metropolitan Transit is hosting a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed new VIA Link zone in the Stone Oak area and related service changes. 

Public comment deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Implementation date: Monday, October 19, 2026

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

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 Services

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN

  • Service is from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week
  • No change to underlying VIAtrans service
  • General Boundaries
    • Northern boundary: Stone Oak Park and Ride (at the intersection of Stone Oak Parkway and the 281 N frontage road)
    • Southern boundary: Intersection of US 281 and E Nakoma
  • VIA Facility Connections:
    • Stone Oak Park and Ride
  • Satellite Stops:
    • Parman Branch Library
    • HEB Wilderness Oak & Hardy Oak
    • JW Marriot
    • Walker Ranch Senior Center
  • Route to retire on January 12, 2027:
    • 648 North Star/ Stone Oak
Pending Board Approval

Proposed Changes to VIA Services

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN

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

The next set of proposed service changes is coming.  Stay tuned. 

Frequency ImprovementsBuses come more often

frequency Improvements & route realignments

Route RealignmentsRoute Changes

span of service expansion with route realignments

Route RetirementsRoutes ending or being replaced

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:

Leave a comment

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

Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026

  • 1
    Attend the public hearing
    VIA Stone Oak Park & Ride,
    22139 US-281,
    San Antonio, TX 78258
  • 2
    Online
    Use the form below or click the comment button in each route proposal.
  • 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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Public hearing comment deadline:
Friday, August 21, 2026

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