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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.

Articles•by Alex Roman•April 26, 2023

Consultant Q&A: Burns Engineering's Carrasco Addresses Funding, Pandemic Challenges

Alva Carrasco, director of the Los Angeles Region at Burns Engineering, discussed several topics with METRO.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•April 21, 2023

Consultant Q&A: AECOM’s Librera Discusses Mobility, Global Trends

Sally Librera, Americas Transit Market Leader/Sr. VP at AECOM, spoke with METRO about several topics, including mobility and high-speed rail.

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Videos•by Alex Roman•April 14, 2023

The Benefits of Digital Engagement and More with Social Pinpoint’s Sophia Robison

Robison joins METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how adding digital engagement to the community outreach process can increase equity and provide access to more people then ever before.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Alex Roman•April 10, 2023

Q’STRAINT’s Girardin Talks Equity, the Importance of Accessibility

In an exclusive interview with METRO, Q’STRAINT Co-President Patrick Girardin discusses his company’s work to continue its mission to provide every wheelchair passenger with the same level of safety as non-ADA passengers.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•April 3, 2023

When Preparing for Zero-Emission Buses Time and Planning are Key

As transit agencies prepare charging/fueling infrastructure for electric or hydrogen fuel-cell buses, a panel of experts says starting early and involving key stakeholders will help keep your procurement on track. Even then, remaining flexible along the road is a must.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•April 3, 2023

Public Transit Serves Fans as Baseball, Soccer Seasons Begin

From Southern California to Cincinnati to New York, agencies around the nation are once again stepping up to serve sports fans, making it easier to skip the traffic and get dropped off and picked up directly near the stadium.

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News•by Alex Roman•March 29, 2023

Low Quantity Alert: Bill Luke's Final Book on His Life in Buses

Luke was known by his peers as “the dean of the bus industry,” before his passing in early 2022. He was a World War II veteran of Normandy Beach, entrepreneur, writer, author, publisher, and historian.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•March 23, 2023

An Inside Look: Cummins To Launch New X10 Engine in 2026

The engine, named as part of the X engine family, is uniquely positioned to replace both the L9 and the X12 with the versatility to serve both medium and heavy-duty applications.

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Videos•by Alex Roman•March 16, 2023

Why Now is the Time to Market Your Bus Operation with Mark Szyperski

On Your Mark Transportation’s president/CEO Mark Szyperski joins METROspectives to discuss marketing tips for bus operators and other important topics.

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News•by Alex Roman•February 23, 2023

Atlanta Streetcar Returns to Downtown, Expected to Launch in Early March

MARTA removed the four streetcar vehicles from service on Nov. 29, after engineers discovered wheel degradation that could pose a safety risk.

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