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Managementby Alex RomanSeptember 5, 2025

On the Front Lines of Transit Maintenance: Lessons from Connect Transit

In the first episode of Bus Tech Talk, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman and CCW’s Business Development Manager Mark Hollenbeck were joined by Charlie Busse, Maintenance Manager at Connect Transit, to explore the realities of managing a fleet in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.

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Railby Alex RomanSeptember 3, 2025

Capitol Corridor’s TrainManager: A Digital Revolution in Rolling Stock Management

The project was named one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winners, earning the honor for the Rail category.

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Technologyby Alex RomanSeptember 1, 2025

How Two Transit Agencies Are Using Tech to Put Riders First

Now recognized with METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Technology and On-Demand Transportation, respectively, Auburn Transit and GCTD are demonstrating to the industry how artificial intelligence and flexible, rider-centric transit systems can not only address existing problems but also lay the foundation for the future of mobility.

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Railby Joseph P. SchwietermanAugust 29, 2025

A Favorable Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic, But Seat Shortages Loom

A new study, Growth Spurt: The Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic through 2030, highlights an upswing in travel on state-supported Amtrak trains serving the Windy City, exemplified by many sold-out trains during Labor Day weekend.

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Managementby Alex RomanAugust 28, 2025

How MBTA Uses Podcasting to Build Trust

In this conversation from a recent episode of METROspectives, Andrew Cassidy, Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement, discusses how the podcast came to be, the challenges of building it with a small team, and why it resonates with riders and employees alike.

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Technologyby Alex RomanAugust 27, 2025

TARTA, ETA Transit Redefine Dispatch Communications

For its modernization and results, the ETA/TARTA project has earned a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award for Operational Efficiency.

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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

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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