
The HERO Program: TXDOT’s Safety Program
The motorists of the San Antonio area can rest assured knowing that the roads are a bit safer than before, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation HERO Program, funded through a collaboration of the department and Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, and the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The HERO Program stands for “Highway Emergency Response Operator” meaning that TxDOT is now providing free roadside assistance and patrol service for motorists in need. HERO launched late last








