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METRO Movers and Shakers
Profiles of influential people in the public transportation industry on both the public and private sides, from small businesses to large municipal agencies.
by METRO Staff
September 21, 20111 min to read
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AMF Bruns Opens New Ohio Headquarters, Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint
With expanded production space, local investment, and a growing workforce, AMF Bruns is scaling its U.S. presence. Here’s an exclusive look inside the new Stow, Ohio, HQ.
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Philadelphia's SEPTA Celebrates New Ardmore Station
The station was rebuilt as part of SEPTA’s Station Accessibility Program, making it fully ADA accessible with new elevators, ramps, and high-level platforms.
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Sponsored•April 1, 2026
Breaking Accessibility Barriers with the Low Floor Frontrunner Minibus
Accessible transit isn’t a feature—it’s a responsibility. This whitepaper explores how the Low-Floor Frontrunner is redefining mobility with a breakthrough design that removes barriers, empowers riders, and delivers measurable operational advantages for agencies. Discover why this next generation minibus is setting a new standard for inclusive transportation.
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DART's President/CEO Announces Departure from Agency
Nadine S. Lee, who has served as president/CEO since July 2021, said the decision comes after careful reflection on the agency’s progress and its path forward.
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Sponsored•March 16, 2026
Measuring the True Cost of Paratransit Fleets
What truly drives the cost of a paratransit fleet? Beyond the purchase price, seven operational factors quietly determine maintenance frequency, downtime, and long-term service reliability. This whitepaper explores how these factors shape lifecycle cost and what agencies should evaluate when selecting paratransit vehicles.
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Florida's HART Launch First Next-Generation Paratransit Vehicles into Service
The new HARTPlus SUVs — 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility models — represent a significant step toward modernizing mobility and enhancing service for paratransit riders throughout Hillsborough County.
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Sponsored•February 25, 2026
The Future of Paratransit: How to Thrive in an Uncertain Era
See how leading agencies integrate eligibility, operations, staffing, and rider access to protect service and public dollars.
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Biz Briefs: BART, Uber Launch Partnership and More
Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.
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Biz Briefs: Alstom Supplying TTC Subways, SilverRide Lands California Contracts, and More
Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.
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Forest River Working to Redefine Reliability, Responsibility in the Bus Industry
As the transportation landscape continues to evolve in the wake of the pandemic, few manufacturers have faced, or embraced, change as decisively as Forest River Bus.
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