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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 RomanNovember 20, 2025

Transit Builds Stronger Pathways for Veterans

Known for their discipline, teamwork, and technical skills, veterans bring a mission-first mindset to the workplace, a quality that aligns well with public transportation’s commitment to serving the community.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 19, 2025

Julie Chalmers’ Path from Family Legacy to Leadership Success

Although she grew up part of a legacy family in the motorcoach industry, Julie Chalmers, Vice President and General Manager for Hotard Coaches, never thought she’d end up being part of the family business.

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Videosby Alex RomanNovember 5, 2025

Colin Parent on ‘The Powerless Brokers’ and the Politics of Transit Change

In this episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sits down with Colin Parent, Executive Director and General Counsel at Circulate San Diego, to discuss his recent report, “The Powerless Brokers."

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 30, 2025

MV Transportation’s Cris Kibbee on How AI Is Redefining Retention, Safety, and Service Planning in Transit

Kibbee sat down with METRO Magazine Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how MV is using AI to help reshape what is possible at its many properties.

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Videosby Alex RomanOctober 20, 2025

Taking Forest River to the Next Level and More with Doug Wright

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman talks with Wright about Forest River’s journey so far, what’s driving its success today, and his vision for the future.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 16, 2025

Designing Transit for an Aging America: A Conversation with SilverRide’s Jeff Maltz

SilverRide recently published a blog by its CEO/Founder, Jeff Maltz, “The Crucial Link of Aging in Place: Transportation That Works,” which explored how accessible, reliable mobility can make all the difference in helping seniors maintain independence.

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Newsby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2025

METRO Now Accepting 2026 Motorcoach Award Submissions

The annual awards program, now in its second decade, honors excellence in safety, operations, marketing, innovation, and leadership in the motorcoach industry.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 8, 2025

Driving Toward a Greener Future: A Conversation with Panorama Tours’ Michelle Petelicki

In this conversation, she shares how her company is putting sustainability into practice, how motorcoaches are stepping up during moments of crisis, and why events like the FIFA World Cup could be pivotal opportunities for the industry.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 1, 2025

Building LA’s Gondola to Dodger Stadium

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with David Grannis, Executive Director of Zero Emissions Transit, on a recent episode of METROspectives to talk about the project’s history, technology, community impact, and future.

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Photo Galleriesby Alex RomanSeptember 30, 2025

Photos from PTTX 2025

Browse our photo gallery for a look at the people, sessions, and moments that defined PTTX.

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