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Transportation
The Path Forward
San Antonio’s future growth is being designed to be sustainable and efficient; to be a place where our community can easily get around in a safe, reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and healthy way. A comprehensive transportation network provides choices to people so they can determine how they move around the City. As an individual, these choices can have impacts on your wallet and your health. Collectively, these choices impact air quality and how much space is dedicated to moving people.
As the city grows and more people join our community, we’re rethinking how the transportation system works and what we can do to offer more transportation options. We know we can’t keep building roads, which can reduce the space we have for housing and green spaces and affect our air and water quality. These choices are critical to moving people, preserving our community, and mitigating impacts on our region’s resources.
UNIT | Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is a measurement that estimates the total amount of miles each vehicle within a certain area travels within a given period of time. | VMTVehicle Miles Traveled |
Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is a measurement that estimates the total amount of miles each vehicle within a certain area travels within a given period of time. | VMTVehicle Miles Traveled |
Transportation
Electric Vehicles
To reach our sustainability goals, not only do we need to reduce overall Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), we also need to use vehicles with cleaner fuel types, like electricity. The City of San Antonio recently launched EV-SA to unify our initiatives around electric vehicle plans, policies, and programs. Read more about the benefits of electric vehicles and how the City of San Antonio can help you make the transition.
Interested in an EV and not sure where to start? CPS Energy has a great tool to introduce you to the many EV models that are available for you to choose from.
Remember to explore the used EV market. Purchasing a pre-owned EV will save you money and help reduce waste and emissions.
How Much Money Will You Save?
Use the Savings Calculator to calculate your yearly and long term fuel savings when you switch to an EV. By inputting some basic information like the current cost per gallon of gasoline and your current gasoline powered vehicle's miles per gallon, you can quickly compare costs! Give it a try, you might be surprised at the results!
Electric Vehicles
Free Parking for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in San Antonio
Did you know that vehicles displaying an authorized Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Placard can park for FREE at City of San Antonio managed downtown street parking meters or street pay stations for a period of time not to exceed the limit of the meter or pay station?! To find out more information and download the application, visit the following link.
Transportation
Transitioning to a Sustainable, Electric Fleet
San Antonio is catalyzing the transition to electric vehicles for municipal operations. 19 Chevy Bolts were added to the City’s fleet in 2021. As part of the SA Climate Ready Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, San Antonio has committed to lead by example by converting fleet vehicles and trucks to more efficient options, with a priority on electrification. To support this, the City put in place the Sustainable Fleet Management & Acquisition Policy to ensure vehicle fleet purchasing aligns with San Antonio’s climate goals.