This looks like the early stages of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network connecting downtown to the airport in San Antonio, TX, which they're called Advanced Rapid Transit (ART). I was hoping for...
This looks like the early stages of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network connecting downtown to the airport in San Antonio, TX, which they're called Advanced Rapid Transit (ART). I was hoping for rail of some sort, but I'll take what I can get.
The project is funded through a small sales tax as well as with major assistance from the federal government's Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA). The route is expected to begin construction in 2025 and finish in 2027. That probably means service will start in 2028 at the earliest, but hey – we can dream.
It's unclear to me how effective dedicated bus lanes are when drivers can simply ignore the paint on the ground. Enforcement has to be strict. Where I live, I think they have a visible effect, but it's not the same as a dedicated right-of-way.
...the federal government approved a $1 trillion infrastructure law at the end of 2021, and San Antonio’s ART plan received $158 million in the president’s fiscal year 2023 budget.
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The North-South line is expected to cost $388 million, up from the $320 million estimated in 2021, due to rising construction costs, according to VIA.
The projected sales tax revenue has also increased since plans were first approved. It was expected to provide roughly $38 million per year beginning in 2026 but will likely exceed $45 million per year.
VIA plans to construct an East-West line, but doesn’t have the funding solidified yet. It will apply for federal funding later this summer, VIA President and CEO Jeff Arndt said Wednesday.
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ART’s North-South route will run primarily on its own dedicated lanes, helping it keep a consistent schedule and move quickly even in heavy traffic.
This looks like the early stages of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network connecting downtown to the airport in San Antonio, TX, which they're called Advanced Rapid Transit (ART). I was hoping for rail of some sort, but I'll take what I can get.
The project is funded through a small sales tax as well as with major assistance from the federal government's Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA). The route is expected to begin construction in 2025 and finish in 2027. That probably means service will start in 2028 at the earliest, but hey – we can dream.
It's unclear to me how effective dedicated bus lanes are when drivers can simply ignore the paint on the ground. Enforcement has to be strict. Where I live, I think they have a visible effect, but it's not the same as a dedicated right-of-way.
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