{"id":471475,"date":"2025-12-25T21:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T21:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/471475\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T21:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T21:27:13","slug":"vias-no-2-leader-on-pride-progress-and-future-of-transit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/471475\/","title":{"rendered":"VIA\u2019s No. 2 leader on pride, progress and future of transit"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 This week on Pickup Lines, Ernie Zuniga sits down with the number two executive at VIA Metropolitan Transit. <\/p>\n

Tremell Brown, a leader whose career mirrors the system he helps run: steady, resilient, and always moving forward.<\/p>\n

Brown grew up in California but landed in San Antonio thanks to his father\u2019s military service. What began as a job opportunity in 1990 turned into a decades-long career built from the ground up. <\/p>\n

Brown now oversees more than 500 buses and a workforce of roughly 2,300 employees who keep San Antonio moving every single day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of pride. I\u2019ve been blessed and fortunate to be surrounded by a lot of great minds and great people at VIA,\u201d Brown said. \u201cEveryone has the same thing in common\u2014to give back and help the community. I\u2019ve just continued to work, grow and stay thankful for the blessings along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

That journey almost didn\u2019t happen without a little friendly trash talk. Brown credits a former coworker \u2014 sporting a VIA bus operator uniform and bragging about the pay and benefits \u2014 for planting the seed. <\/p>\n

\u201cI made a wise crack,\u201d Brown said. \u201cTwo weeks later, I was on vacation and decided to apply. The rest is history.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than three decades later, Brown remains focused on what\u2019s next, especially as San Antonio continues to grow. <\/p>\n

A major priority on his desk right now is VIA\u2019s Rapid Green Line project, a transformative north-to-south route designed to connect the region with faster, more frequent service. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about supporting the Green Line. It will connect the north and south of the entire region in new ways,\u201d Brown said. \u201cCustomers will wait less, get more done, and ride in a comfortable environment with brand-new vehicles. There\u2019s a convergence of technology and community needs happening in this city in a brand-new way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The planned route will stretch from the airport area through the mall and downtown areas, then south along St. Mary\u2019s Street and Roosevelt Avenue. An extension reaches near Brooks City Base, linking key parts of the city like never before.<\/p>\n

Despite his senior role, Brown isn\u2019t one to stay behind a desk.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not one of those that sits at my desk much,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m moving around to different departments, different areas\u2014checking the temperature, making sure everyone\u2019s engaged and still focused on creating the best experience for our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

After 36 years, Brown has no plans to slow down\u2014only to keep San Antonio moving forward.<\/p>\n

Watch the full Pickup Lines with Brown in the video player above.<\/b><\/p>\n

Zuniga started Pickup Lines, a digital talk show, straight from his vehicle. The segments feature a diverse range of guests, including executives, small business owners and everyday individuals, as they share personal journeys, news and stories.<\/p>\n

Read more Pickup Lines segments here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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