![]() Nirenberg told the lawmakers he believes cities like San Antonio are growing at such a rapid pace along with congestion that it demands new approaches- not just more lanes. The subject of the hearing was aligning federal surface transportation policy to meet 21st century needs. before members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on behalf of the National League of Cities. In March, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg testified in Washington D.C. With 79% of workers driving solo in the Alamo City, Fort Worth is the only other city in Texas that tops San Antonio in this statistic with 82% of employees traveling alone. Census Bureau, San Antonio ranks second in the state of Texas for the number of commuters who drive to work alone. Census Data shows public transportation, walking and biking remain under-utilized in San Antonio, as only 3 percent of commuters use public transit and 2 percent walk. One factor adding to San Antonio's congestion is the minimal methods of travel being utilized. Vision2040 identifies specific areas that see high-capacity transit and prioritizes stretches of roadways that need improvements. The corridors could be used for bus rapid transit, express bus services, light rail transit or a trackless train- a new technology that’s currently being tested in China. The drafted project is expected to include the construction of rapid transit corridors to serve as dedicated lanes for public transportation. In 2016, VIA adopted “Vision 2040”, which is a three-part plan to transform today’s transit system into one that will withstand the region’s future growth. An advanced rapid transit network is also in the works. So far, the city has focused on innovative transit solutions, such as integrating last-mile options like scooters and bikes. The vision is part of San Antonio’s commitment to transportation innovation and building off the city’s strategic assets. San Antonio is currently trying to get ahead of the growing infrastructure needs by building framework for modern mobility in an initiative called “ConnectSA”. This lethal combination has created what may seem as a never-ending battle for San Antonio to maintain its current infrastructure and create new road capacity that can serve the growing population. The increase has not only caused congestion on the region’s highways, but it has also accelerated road deterioration, lengthened drive-times, and increased the amount of fuel burned by commuters. Engineers point to an amount of truck traffic on San Antonio roadways that has increased far beyond what the infrastructure was designed to accommodate when originally constructed. That number has risen more than 15% since 2010 due to, in part, the growth in population and the increase in economic activity. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 28.9 million miles are traveled by drivers in Bexar County daily. SAN ANTONIO - As one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the country, officials say the city of San Antonio faces a growing need for expanded infrastructure that can meet its expanding population. ![]()
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