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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 RomanOctober 10, 2022

LA Metro, Rosco Pilot Improves Operator Safety

The project is one of the winners of 2022's Innovative Solutions Awards in the category of Safety.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2022

PCACS, RideCo Improve Mobility for Paratransit Users

The Indiana project, which increased mobility for paratransit users in the Indiana area, was one of the winner's of METRO's 2022 Innovative Solutions Awards.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2022

KC Metro, TRC Offer Guaranteed Connection to Transit

The innovation is the first global test funded by the US DOE of an on-demand transit product guaranteeing riders will make their connection to a bus or train on-time at Kent Station in Seattle. 

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2022

DRT, Spare Labs, Transit Increase Mobility Options in Canada

In 2017, Durham Region launched its On Demand pilot project, which put the agency on the path to a high-quality and cost-effective transit program for rural residents.

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Newsby Alex RomanOctober 6, 2022

METRO Announces 2022 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

This year's winners bring technology to the forefront to solve different mobility issues and improve safety.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanSeptember 8, 2022

Project Looks to Bring High-Speed Rail to California’s High Desert

The proposed 54-mile line would connect Palmdale to the Town of Apple Valley in under 30 minutes with reliable daily frequencies. The system would also enable riders to connect to Las Vegas via the Brightline West high-speed rail system in about 110 minutes.

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Videosby Alex RomanSeptember 6, 2022

Reflecting on Year One and Looking Ahead with Alstom

Alstom's President/CEO, Americas, joins METROspectives to discuss his first year on the job, new products and services the company is bring to the North American market, and much more.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 4, 2022

How CCATS Switched its Paratransit Fleet to Propane and Realized True Savings

What are the benefits and pain points of switching to propane? Randy Cantor, Transportation Services Manager for CCATS in Newport, N.C., joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss his agency’s transition to propane and much more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 1, 2022

UMA's Michael Talks Taking Helm, State of the Industry

In an exclusive Q&A, the UMA's President/CEO discusses what drew him to motorcoach, his short- and long-term goals since joining the association in October, and the opportunities for growth operators are currently experiencing.

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Newsby Alex RomanJuly 29, 2022

KCATA's Makinen Tenders Resignation

During his tenure, he revamped the agency’s bus system and partnered to increase mobility and micromobility options throughout the region, with a special focus on providing more traveling freedom for KCATA’s ADA clientele.

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