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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.

A WMATA bus at a transit center
News•by Alex Roman•September 21, 2026

Report: Transit Bus Manufacturing Supports 34,100 Jobs, $5.1B in GDP

The “Buses Mean Business” report examines the transit bus manufacturing industry’s economic footprint, supply chain, and rising demand for vehicle replacements.

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Building More Flexible Transit Technology
Articles•by Alex Roman•September 18, 2026

Almaviva Looks to Open Architecture to Advance Transit Technology

Eric Reese discusses how interoperability, open architecture, and modular design can help transit agencies control costs, reduce vendor lock-in, and upgrade technology without starting over.

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A rendering of a New Flyer CNG bus
News•by Alex Roman•September 18, 2026

Biz Briefs: New Flyer Delivers in Columbus, Houston, Beep and Freebee Merge, and More

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.

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LIT 10-Year Anniversary Graphic
News•by Alex Roman•September 17, 2026

LIT Marks 10-Year Milestone at Annual Summit

Hosted by the COTA from September 10 to 13, the Summit carried the theme “Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence, Leadership, and Impact,” with every part of the program honoring the people, agencies, and partners who built LIT over its first decade.

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Third Generation Joins Dan Dipert Coaches Leadership Team
News•by Alex Roman•September 17, 2026

People Movement: Dan Dipert Coaches Adds Third-Generation Leader, Keolis Names New Valley Metro VP/GM, and More

In this edition, we also cover recent appointments and announcements at the Wabtec, SilverRide, HNTB, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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AAAHI receiving METRO's Innovative Operator of the Year Award
News•by Alex Roman•September 16, 2026

METRO Opens Submissions for 2026 Motorcoach Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for METRO Magazine’s Operator of the Year and Innovative Operator of the Year awards.

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Transit Leaders Gather for National Safety Summit
News•by Alex Roman•September 16, 2026

Transit Agencies Highlight Safety Gains at National Summit

Leaders from 15 major transit systems shared crime-reduction results and safety initiatives while discussing the role of continued federal support.

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NJ TRANSIT's new Multilevel III commuter railcar manufactured by Alstom
News•by Alex Roman•September 14, 2026

Report Examines NJ TRANSIT Reliability, Funding Challenges

The Garden State Initiative analysis examines the roles of Amtrak infrastructure, fleet management, and agency operations while recommending a more performance-based approach to improving reliability.

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Catalyst Mobility: Building Clean Transportation Together
News•by Alex Roman•September 14, 2026

CALSTART and Forth Combine to Form Catalyst Mobility

The new name represents a renewed vision for the nonprofit focused on advancing clean, equitable, and affordable transportation solutions that move people and goods.

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Luminator Charts a New Digital Path
Articles•by Alex Roman•September 14, 2026

From Hardware to Digital Partner: Luminator Charts Its Next Chapter

CEO Magnus Friberg discusses Luminator’s shift toward becoming a digital partner, the growing importance of software and interoperability, and how AI can help agencies improve operations and passenger experience.

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