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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 25, 2025

SEPTA, MetroLink Tulsa Redefine Paratransit Through RideCo Partnership

With SEPTA Access in Philadelphia and LinkAssist in Tulsa, both agencies partnered with RideCo to transform outdated systems into cutting-edge, AI-powered services, earning them each a METRO Magazine Innovative Solutions Award.

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Managementby Alex RomanAugust 21, 2025

WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen Talks Contracting and More

Erick Van Wagenen, president and CEO of WeDriveU, recently appeared on an episode of METROspectives for a candid discussion about the company’s evolving mission, how contractors can add value to public agencies, and more.

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Paratransitby Alex RomanAugust 20, 2025

Boston's MBTA, AlphaRoute Redefine Paratransit Efficiency with NDSP Optimization Breakthrough

Because of the increase in efficiency, cost savings, and more, the MBTA and AlphaRoute have won one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Paratransit.

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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 18, 2025

How TriMet is Leading the Way with Solar-Powered Digital Signage

In recognition of its trailblazing approach, TriMet and Connectpoint were named an Innovative Solutions Award winner for Technology.

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Busby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

How Refurbishment is Driving Innovation at Everett Transit

By winning one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Sustainability, this project underscores a crucial truth: in times of uncertainty, practical solutions often lead the way.

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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 11, 2025

TransLink’s MyWork Program Sets New Standard in Operations Innovation

TransLink and its subsidiary Coast Mountain Bus Company along with GIRO is a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award winner in the category of Operational Efficiency.

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Managementby Alex RomanAugust 5, 2025

MV Transportation at 50: A Legacy of Purpose and a Future Driven by Innovation

To mark MV’s 50th anniversary, METRO Magazine sat down with Gary Coles, the company’s chief customer success officer, to discuss how MV honors its founding values, continues to innovate across service models, and helps transit agencies meet the evolving demands of modern mobility.

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Zero Emissionsby Matt CurwoodJuly 31, 2025

Smarter Strategies for Transit Fleet Electrification

Across North America, transit agencies are under growing pressure to electrify their fleets. Local and state mandates are driving the transition, and public expectations for cleaner, quieter transit are rising.

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Managementby Jason Alberici, Public Sector and Affinity Expert July 28, 2025

Benefits will be Crucial in Addressing the Transportation Sector’s Growing Labor Needs

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores this two-fold challenge. By 2033, the country is projected to see 1.9 million job openings in transportation and material-moving occupations, a figure higher than the average across all industries.

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Attendees listening to an presentation at the Arrowhead Transit RideAmart 2025 launch event.
Managementby Elora HaynesJuly 24, 2025

Modernizing Rural Transit: Arrowhead Transit's RideSmart 2025 Overhaul

Community input, new tech, and smarter routes drive Arrowhead Transit's system changes, reshaping rural mobility in Minnesota.

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