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Transit Dispatches

Alex Roman

Alex Roman

Executive Editor

Transit Dispatches is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and analysis in public transportation, motorcoach travel, and sustainable mobility. From city buses to luxury motorcoaches, we explore the evolving landscape and help you stay informed and ahead of the curve with expert insights on transit innovations, fleet management, passenger experience, and policy updates.

Rail Projects Rolling Out At Breakneck Pace

Upcoming rail projects will tend to have similar components, but they will differ in size and type. Planning documents indicate that commonalities will include enhancing operations, acquiring new technology, and initiating ways to efficiently accommodate more riders.

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Transit Dispatchesby Steven HarrodJune 14, 2023

FOMO is No Way to Plan the Future of Transportation

What if there is a great new technology just around the corner? Should we wait a little longer to see how this new technology develops? How should we manage this risk? Can we ever be certain in our evaluation of large transportation projects?

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Sharing the Road in Transportation Requires Merging More Women into the Lane

Even though we only officially honor the contributions of women during Women's History Month in March, we must remind ourselves throughout the year the road to celebrating women and greater diversity does not stop at this mile marker.

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BRT Projects Create High Demand for Goods, Services from Private Sector

Bus rapid transit (BRT) system activities should not be overlooked if partnering with the government is of interest. This is a “hot” marketplace for contracting and collaboration.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardApril 11, 2023

Micromobility is Just Getting Started

Micromobility has gone through a period of rapid expansion, contraction, and everything in between over the past five years.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersMarch 21, 2023

Hundreds of Design-Build Projects are Being Launched to Capture Available Funding

In the last several years, the design-build method of delivery has gained traction because of greater support from new programs.

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