San Antonio is growing fast—and VIA Metropolitan Transit is growing right along with it.
For this special episode of Transit Unplugged, we’re going back to our Transit Unplugged TV visit to San Antonio and bringing you three extended, uncut conversations with the VIA leaders shaping the future of mobility in the city.
VIA President and CEO Jon Gary Herrera talks about what makes San Antonio unique, VIA’s role in connecting people to opportunity, and the rapid growth of VIA Link microtransit.
Then, Deputy CEO Tremell Brown takes Paul inside VIA’s operations and shares his remarkable journey from bus operator to the agency’s executive team. They talk about the people, facilities, safety operations, and nearly 500 buses that keep San Antonio moving every day.
Finally, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development Rod Sanchez looks ahead to VIA’s Green Line, a new bus rapid transit line designed around dedicated lanes, off-board payment, transit signal priority, and frequent service.
Pulled from our Transit Unplugged TV uncut episode, these conversations offer a closer look at how VIA is expanding service, embracing new mobility options, and preparing public transportation for the future of a fast-growing city.
In this episode:
• Jon Gary Herrera, President and CEO, VIA Metropolitan Transit
• Tremell Brown, Deputy CEO, VIA Metropolitan Transit
• Rod Sanchez, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development, VIA Metropolitan Transit
00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged
00:39 Why Full Interviews
00:55 San Antonio VIA Spotlight
01:11 Meet the Leaders
01:44 Inside San Antonio
02:30 What Makes It Unique
03:22 River Walk and Alamo
04:06 Why It's Called VIA
04:52 System Overview and Growth
05:56 How VIA Link Works
07:10 Downtown Zone for Visitors
07:53 San Antonio Growth Stats
09:02 Herrera Leadership Milestone
09:38 Military Town History
11:48 Wrap John Interview
12:05 Trammell Brown Onboard
12:43 From Operator to Deputy CEO
13:12 Bus Yard and Operations
14:25 Police and Paratransit
15:47 Podcast Break and Credits
16:20 Rod Sanchez Introduction
16:44 Historic Park Setting
17:18 Planning Role and Vision
18:30 Green Line BRT Features
19:19 Route and 2028 Timeline
20:25 Final Thoughts and Next City
21:19 Show Credits and Sponsor
Credits
Host and Producer: Paul Comfort
Executive Producer: Julie Gates
Producer: Chris O’Keeffe
Production Assistant: Desmond Gates
Editor: Patrick Emile
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin
Brand Design: Tina Olagundoye
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