Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has been selected by VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority to complete the final design of the Advanced Rapid Transit program for the VIA Rapid Silver Line in San Antonio, the company announced.
The 7.3-mile transit line carries an estimated project cost of $322 million and will include 18 new or modified stations. The line will connect employment and residential centers along the east and west sides of the city while improving connectivity to the larger VIA system.
The Advanced Rapid Transit system will feature dedicated bus lanes outside regular traffic, transit-friendly traffic signals, and off-board fare collection. These elements are designed to provide faster boarding and more frequent service.
Parsons is currently supporting VIA in delivering the final design of the ART program's Green Line, which will connect San Antonio International Airport through Downtown to the historic Missions area. The Green Line and Silver Line corridors will intersect in downtown San Antonio.
"Parsons has supported VIA for more than 25 years, and we're proud to continue with a new phase of the ART program," said Sean Tenney, vice president and Texas regional manager for Parsons.
The information is based on a company press release statement.