CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Michael Ledesma has been selected as Director of Transportation, by the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA).

“We are pleased that Mr. Ledesma is joining the CCRTA. He will bring a wealth of transportation knowledge and experience to the organization,” said Jorge Cruz-Aedo, CEO of CCRTA.

Ledesma started his 34-year career in public transportation as a Bus Operator at VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio. He served in a variety of operational roles before retiring from VIA Metropolitan Transit as the Manager of Bus Service Transportation.

In addition to his duties of overseeing VIA’s fixed route bus service, Ledesma assisted with the launch of Bus Rapid Transit service and was the Project Manager for VIAlink, a mobility on demand service. Ledesma received his BBA and master's degree in public administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

CCRTA’s vision is to provide an integrated system of innovative, accessible, and efficient public transportation services that increase access to opportunities and contribute to a healthy environment for the people in its service area.