{"id":929810,"date":"2026-01-22T08:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/tcata-selects-via-to-modernize-and-revitalize-the-twin-cities-public-transit-network\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:46:09","slug":"tcata-selects-via-to-modernize-and-revitalize-the-twin-cities-public-transit-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/tcata-selects-via-to-modernize-and-revitalize-the-twin-cities-public-transit-network\/","title":{"rendered":"TCATA Selects Via to Modernize and Revitalize the Twin Cities Public Transit Network"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TCATA Selects Via to Modernize and Revitalize the Twin Cities Public Transit Network<\/b><\/p>\n

BENTON HARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nThe Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA) has selected Via to deploy its category-leading software and services platform to transform the area\u2019s public transit system. Leveraging Via\u2019s unique ability to provide end-to-end planning, operation, and optimization of multi-modal transit networks, Via and TCATA will perform a comprehensive redesign of the area\u2019s transit focusing on improving transit access and reliability, modernizing the passenger experience, and enhancing passenger and operational safety.<\/p>\n

\nVia and TCATA hold a shared vision that everyone in the area should have access to efficient and affordable mobility \u2013 and that this can be achieved without an increase in operating costs. TCATA selected Via on the back of the Company\u2019s successful network takeovers in cities such as Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Mobile Alabama where Via has been able to increase ridership by nearly 40% and reduce safety incidents by 70%, all while reducing the average cost per ride.<\/p>\n

Expanded Coverage and Seamless Service<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\nVia’s plans propose significantly expanding transit access throughout the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph urbanized area (UZA) and beyond. Depending on the final service model adopted, the redesign is projected to increase the population with access to transit from 12,000 people to as many as 59,000 people, dramatically boosting access to jobs, health centers, and education opportunities.<\/p>\n

Key improvements for the new system include:<\/b><\/p>\n