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Alex Roman

Executive Editor

Alex Roman is Executive Editor of METRO Magazine — the only magazine serving the public transit and motorcoach industries for more than 100 years.

Articlesby Alex RomanMay 22, 2025

Consultant Q&A: WSP's Schwarz Talks Project Delivery, Tech, and More

METRO recently spoke to Angela Schwarz about the top operational challenges facing public transit agencies today, how firms like WSP are helping to address them, the ongoing pressure to reduce costs per passenger, bus automation, and more.

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Videosby Alex RomanMay 19, 2025

Inside MBTA’s Award-Winning Podcast Spilling the T with Host Andrew Cassidy

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman had a chance to talk to MBTA’s Sr. Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement, and Host of Spilling the T, Andrew Cassidy about the podcast’s recent APTA AdWheel Award, the logistics of getting the podcast off the ground, and much more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 15, 2025

Consultant Q&A: Project Delivery, Tech, and More with STV's Díaz González

With over 25 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, Marcos Díaz González brings deep expertise in operations, program execution, business development, and a broad spectrum of project delivery methods.

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Videosby Alex RomanApril 28, 2025

50 Years of MV Transportation and More with Gary Coles

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman had a chance to talk to MV’s Chief Customer Success Officer Gary Coles about the company’s 50th anniversary and much more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 25, 2025

LA Metro Leverages Parking Tech to Simplify, Fuel Public Transit Usage

In a move to streamline the commuter experience and modernize its infrastructure, LA Metro partnered with ParkHelp to launch a cutting-edge parking guidance system — starting with its Arcadia parking lot.

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Videosby Alex RomanApril 16, 2025

Rebranding, Innovation, and More with WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen

One of the top five largest contractors in the nation, WeDriveU recently rebranded from its previous name National Express.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 7, 2025

CALSTART and the FTA Explore Wireless Charging for BEBs

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke to CALSTART’s Brian Ballschmidt, Brian Lee, Katrina Sutton about key findings from its recent report for the FTA, what the future may hold for wireless charging, and more.

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Videosby Alex RomanMarch 31, 2025

The Need to Prepare for Emergencies at Your Bus Operation with Mark Szyperski

In our latest edition of METROspectives, On Your Mark Transportation's Mark Szyperski joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the need for bus operations to be prepared for emergencies, including fires, tornados, and earthquakes.

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Photo Galleriesby Alex RomanMarch 21, 2025

A Look at METRO's Motorcoach Award Winners

San Antonio's OK TOURS and Peter Pan Bus Lines of Springfield, Mass. were recently named Innovative Operator of the Year and Motorcoach Operator of the Year, respectively.

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Videosby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2025

Tariffs, the Motorcoach Industry and More with ABA President/CEO Fred Ferguson

In our latest edition of METROspectives, Ferguson joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the impact those tariffs would have on the industry, his reflections on his first Marketplace, and more.

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