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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 RomanAugust 27, 2025

TARTA, ETA Transit Redefine Dispatch Communications

For its modernization and results, the ETA/TARTA project has earned a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award for Operational Efficiency.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 25, 2025

SEPTA, MetroLink Tulsa Redefine Paratransit Through RideCo Partnership

With SEPTA Access in Philadelphia and LinkAssist in Tulsa, both agencies partnered with RideCo to transform outdated systems into cutting-edge, AI-powered services, earning them each a METRO Magazine Innovative Solutions Award.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 21, 2025

WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen Talks Contracting and More

Erick Van Wagenen, president and CEO of WeDriveU, recently appeared on an episode of METROspectives for a candid discussion about the company’s evolving mission, how contractors can add value to public agencies, and more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 20, 2025

Boston's MBTA, AlphaRoute Redefine Paratransit Efficiency with NDSP Optimization Breakthrough

Because of the increase in efficiency, cost savings, and more, the MBTA and AlphaRoute have won one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Paratransit.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 18, 2025

How TriMet is Leading the Way with Solar-Powered Digital Signage

In recognition of its trailblazing approach, TriMet and Connectpoint were named an Innovative Solutions Award winner for Technology.

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Newsby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

Inside the EPA's Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fix and Its Impact on the Motorcoach Industry

Starting with model year 2027, EPA requirements state that all new diesel on-road trucks and motorcoaches must be engineered to avoid sudden and severe power loss after running out of DEF. Find out more about what led to the EPA's decision and how it will benefit operators.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

How Refurbishment is Driving Innovation at Everett Transit

By winning one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Sustainability, this project underscores a crucial truth: in times of uncertainty, practical solutions often lead the way.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 11, 2025

TransLink’s MyWork Program Sets New Standard in Operations Innovation

TransLink and its subsidiary Coast Mountain Bus Company along with GIRO is a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award winner in the category of Operational Efficiency.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2025

Motorcoach Sustainability, Special Events and More with Panorama Tours' Michelle Petelicki

Michelle Petelicki, president of New Jersey’s Panorama Tours, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how the motorcoach industry is in fact sustainable, the impact of the ABA’s report, and much more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 5, 2025

MV Transportation at 50: A Legacy of Purpose and a Future Driven by Innovation

To mark MV’s 50th anniversary, METRO Magazine sat down with Gary Coles, the company’s chief customer success officer, to discuss how MV honors its founding values, continues to innovate across service models, and helps transit agencies meet the evolving demands of modern mobility.

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