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Via Establishes Mayors Council to Advance Transit Innovation in Cities Across the US
NEW YORK, February 25, 2026--Via, the leading provider of technology for government transit systems, today announced the formation of a Mayors Council, bringing together forward-thinking city leaders to advance best practices in modern mobility. The Council will be chaired by Mayors Paul TenHaken of Sioux Falls, SD and Andy Berke of Chattanooga, TN. Former Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop will serve as President of the Council. Inaugural members include Mayor Martha Guerrero from West Sacramento,
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