2. VIA 2040 Plan Needs Assessment Alternative Scenarios Draft High-Capacity Network Draft Transit Network Plan Draft Implementation Plan Final Long Range Plan Key Plan Milestones 2 Early 2015 Early 2016 Fall 2016 DRAFT – Subject to Change Plan Components by Fall 2016  High Capacity Network Vision  Next Program of Projects  Project Prioritization and Definition  Facilities Plan  Demand-Response Plan  Transit-Supportive Land Use Policies  Economic Impact Analysis  Financial Plan and Strategy

3. Public and Policy 3 DRAFT – Subject to Change  Develop a Public Involvement Action Plan  Develop a Coordinated Implementation Strategy VIA Board  Initial Visioning Workshop  Key Plan-Development Workshops  Continuous Updates and Final Adoption Elected Officials  Develop Key Messaging Strategy  Use tools to engage and involve them and their constituents in the process General Public  Go to where the people are  Use interactive strategies to engage in decision-making Stakeholders  Use in-depth interviews to gain understanding of needs  Implement techniques to foster support for transit ambassadors

4. Regional Study Area 4 Proposed Study Area – Considering Austin/San Antonio Region 2040 Study Area Express Service Propensity Station Location Tool Needs Assessment Identify Possible Regional Solutions CAMPO Boundary Identify Services Acknowledge Plans 2035 Study Area VIA Service Area

5. 5 Castroville Pleasanton Floresville Bandera Boerne New Braunfels Seguin Bulverde Schertz Hondo San Marcos Austin San Antonio San Antonio–New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area 2040 Study Area Express Service Propensity Station Location Tool Needs Assessment Identify Possible Regional Solutions Metropolitan Statistical Area: a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area centered on a single large city Regional Study Area

6. 6 2040 Update Next Steps Moving Forward  Finalize Scope and Schedule  Engage City of San Antonio (COSA) with UDC Recommendations – due by May 2015  Continue coordination with COSA on Comprehensive and Transportation Plans  Prepare to participate in COSA Public Kick-Off – March 2015  Visit with Regional Suburban Cities and other Stakeholders