Storylines

Valley Metro
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Valley Metro brings you stories about how the transit system connects communities and enhances lives. The riders are diverse yet their lives all intersect on public transit. Storylines, hosted by Juliana Vasquez-Keating and Ricardo Tejada, shares the stories about building and operating a transit system that brings people together and links them to their favorite destinations.

  1. Make a B Line to South Central

    05/28/2025

    Make a B Line to South Central

    Valley Metro’s South Central Extension/Downtown Hub opens soon and hosts Juliana and Ricky are previewing the big day. In this episode, they speak with City of Phoenix Light Rail Administrator Markus Coleman about what this expansion means for the South Central community and how we're celebrating the opening on June 7th.

    25 min
  2. From A to B: New two line system

    04/25/2025

    From A to B: New two line system

    The South Central Extension/Downtown Hub, Valley Metro Rail's largest expansion to- date, opens this June. On this episode, hosts Juliana and Ricky explore the impact of this new two-line system with three experts from Valley Metro's Operations and Service Planning teams.

    18 min
  3. Celebrating Women in Construction

    03/27/2025

    Celebrating Women in Construction

    On this episode of Storylines, hosts Juliana and Ricky celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting some of the women who make Valley Metro Rail expansions possible. They speak with Valley Metro Office Engineer Crystal Lewis and AECOM Project Manager Janet Yeow about their journeys into the construction industry and advice for the next generation.

    21 min
  4. Powered by local business

    02/27/2025

    Powered by local business

    On this episode of Storylines, hosts Juliana and Ricky highlight Valley Metro's partnerships with minority-owned and small businesses. First, they speak with Jonathan Thatcher to learn how Valley Metro finds the businesses it contracts with. Then, they interview small business owner and photographer Zee Peralta about her experience working with the organization.

    20 min
  5. Cruisin' into 2025

    01/28/2025

    Cruisin' into 2025

    On this episode of Storylines, Juliana and Ricky are ringing in the new year by highlighting Valley Metro’s big plans for 2025. They speak with Deputy Chief of Design and Construction Tony Santana about all the exciting projects coming up and the role of our communities in making them happen.

    17 min
  6. Transportation’s roadmap: Prop 479

    12/19/2024

    Transportation’s roadmap: Prop 479

    Maricopa County voters have approved Prop 479, continuing critical transportation investments across the region. On this episode, hosts Juliana and Ricky chat with John Bullen from the Maricopa Association of Governments to learn how this funding will benefit drivers, public transit riders and the region overall.

    15 min
  7. Connecting communities with Plaza19

    11/27/2024

    Connecting communities with Plaza19

    Plaza19 is back open and hosts Juliana and Ricky are celebrating the reactivation! First, they speak with Shannon McBride from the 19North Community Alliance about how the organization helped Valley Metro revitalize the plaza. Then, they sit down with Mandi Rupple from Discover to learn how the business is supporting this transit-oriented space. To learn more about the Northwest Extension Phase II Transit-Oriented Community Policy Plan visit https://www.phoenix.gov/nweii

    17 min
  8. Your fare questions answered

    10/30/2024

    Your fare questions answered

    Valley Metro’s new fare system is here! On this episode of Storylines, hosts Juliana and Ricky sit down with Public Information Officer Renata Cló to answer your most frequently asked fare questions and learn how riders can benefit from the new system.

    13 min
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Valley Metro brings you stories about how the transit system connects communities and enhances lives. The riders are diverse yet their lives all intersect on public transit. Storylines, hosted by Juliana Vasquez-Keating and Ricardo Tejada, shares the stories about building and operating a transit system that brings people together and links them to their favorite destinations.

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  • Creator
    Valley Metro
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Valley Metro
  • Show Website
    Storylines