Via Metro Transit Authority

The agenda for the meeting includes a period for public comments, an informational review of the ATD funding and financial report, and a legal briefing.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and potential approval of contracts for a learning management system, employee uniforms, fareboxes for thirty-three Gillig buses, and the exercise of an insurance coverage option for assets. Additionally, the agenda covers an update on the designation of a Records Management Officer, a briefing from the San Antonio Housing Trust, information regarding proposed August service changes, financial reports, a ridership growth strategy update, and a President and CEO report.

The meeting agenda focuses on administrative and operational updates, including the consideration of contract modifications for paratransit reservation agents and the ratification of a contract for Genfare operator control units. Key discussion topics involve a quarterly update on the Advanced Rapid Transit program, design and construction support services for the North/South corridor, proposed service changes, and a presentation on customer-facing applications, including potential licensing for the GoPass application. Additionally, the agenda covers a workforce update, a legal briefing, and the development of future board meeting agendas.

The town hall meeting focused on the Better Bus Plan and improvements to transit service frequency, which aims to make the transit system more reliable, convenient, and accessible. Panelists discussed the progress of the six-year plan, achieving 65% implementation in one year, and the goal of reducing wait times to 30 minutes or less across the system. The importance of community feedback in shaping service strategies and addressing rider needs was highlighted, alongside efforts to boost ridership and support economic growth by connecting people to jobs and essential services.

The meeting includes a review of various contracts, including a camera system conversion for the Nova Bus fleet and an extension for supplemental taxicab services. The Dahab Group will provide performance reports on retirement plans, including pension and post-employment benefits. Other agenda topics involve discussing proposed service changes for May 2026, the potential addition of a new VIA Link zone, updates from the Ridership Task Force, and financial reporting. The session will conclude with a legal briefing and the development of future meeting agendas.