A new regional transit study is exploring whether commuter bus service could one day offer drivers another option between New Braunfels and San Antonio.
Proposed Routes
The New Braunfels Transit Connect study recommends five potential regional bus routes connecting New Braunfels with San Antonio, San Marcos, and Seguin as the population continues to grow and congestion along I-35 increases.
For commuters like Shannon Melton, the daily drive from New Braunfels to San Antonio can vary dramatically, anywhere from 50 minutes to two hours. Despite the long commute, Melton said she would not trade her car for a bus.
Regional planners said the study is intended to identify future transportation options as communities along the I-35 corridor continue to grow. The recommendations are still in the planning stages, and no funding has been approved or timeline established for implementation.
Reaction from Commuters
Another commuter, Ava Miller, also said she wouldn’t be interested in using a commuter bus. Some commuters say they would rather see improvements made to the existing highway.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
