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2010
2015
2040 - Goal
San Antonio has a goal to reduce the amount each person travels in their vehicle each day.
Did You Know?
San Antonio's public transportation system, VIA, has 95 routes and 6,621 stops in San Antonio? VIA's service area is over 1,226 square miles covering 98% of Bexar County. As of 2023, 8 new electric beses were added to the VIA fleet. Presently they're being piloted on 2 routes:
- Route 2 Blanco Frequent with Route 34 South St. Mary's Frequent
- Route 14 Perrin Beitel Skip with Route 44 Pleasnton
Whether you use these routes or not, riding with VIA is a sustainable alternative to driving a personal vehicle. Find out where your closest stop is so you can ride sustainably!
Transportation
Advanced Rapid Transit is Coming to San Antonio!
Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) systems operate on dedicated bus lanes allowing for fast, frequent, and reliable public transit service. Through VIA's Keep SA Moving program, they are designing the region's first ART corridor - the VIA Rapid Green Line - which connects the North and South sides of San Antonio. The project is scheduled to be open to service starting in 2027.
Another proposed corridor - the VIA Rapid Silver Line - will connect the East and West sides.
Keep an eye on the project timeline and other important information at the Keep SA Moving ART website.
Did You Know About our Walkable Community Program?
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization developed the Walkable Community Program which recognizes the need to plan for everyone and all modes of travel, whether young or old, motorist or bicyclist, pedestrian, wheelchair user, or transit rider. Sign up your community to participate!
Transportation
The Benefits of Biking in San Antonio
Watch this video for Mayor Nirenberg's thoughts on the importance of biking in San Antonio. Biking is a sustainable alternative mode of transportation. And now, with e-bikes becoming even more popular and affordable, biking to run errands has never been easier!
Alternative Transportation
Introducing San Antonio's New Cycle Track
In November 2023, the City of San Antonio received federal funding to build a cycle track downtown along Market and Commerce streets. Nearly one mile of two-way, separated bike lanes will be constructed with this funding. For more information about the funding and the project, refer to the press release on the City's website. Make sure to review the map for the proposed project locations.
Transportation
SA Bike Network Needs Your Input
The SA Bike Network Plan will define a network of safe and comfortable bike facilities to connect us to the places we want to go and people we want to see.
The plan will guide how we build things like trails, bike lanes, and crossings and help identify where they are needed most.
To learn more about how you can get involved or to follow the plan progress, visit https://sabikenetwork.com/ and don't forget to take the survey!
2010
2017
2040- Goal
By 2040, San Antonio aims to have residents spend no more than 35% of their income on housing and transportation, creating a more affordable San Antonio for all families.
We're planning on saving you money!
In San Antonio, the average household spends 23% of its income on transportation. This is equivalent to over $12,000 per year. Our City is developing plans that will allow more people to live and work in our regional centers and its surrounding neighborhoods. We are also improving our walking, biking, and transit options. The result will provide San Antonians with transportation options that won’t break the bank.
Land Use & Transportation
Start Biking and Walking in San Antonio Today!
There are bike and walking routes all over San Antonio! Find out where they are below.