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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.

Transit Dispatches•by Charlie Knuth•February 26, 2020

Is commuting the new smoking?

Data overwhelmingly shows why workers should opt-out of driving alone to work each day — not just for their own health, but for the improvement of their work performance, too.

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Transit Dispatches•by Ron Brooks•February 19, 2020

How high-tech tools can help improve transit access and accessibility

People with disabilities continue to list transportation as either the number one or number two barrier to employment and full social participation.

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Transit Dispatches•by By Mark Huffer and Chris Kopp•February 12, 2020

When considering free-fare transit, conduct a thorough analysis

Operators must ask themselves if they have the capacity to absorb the revenue loss as well as support an increase in ridership and service.

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Transit Dispatches•by Lenae Storey•January 28, 2020

Will Making Transit Free Make People Want to Ride More?

While it can certainly reduce barriers to access, we can’t overlook the reality that many cities are currently operating transit systems that don’t meet the needs of their citizens.

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Transit Dispatches•by By Paulina McFarland, marketing coordinator, INIT•January 27, 2020

How 3 transportation trends shaped last decade, will affect the next

Opportunity to form a more connected, more efficient, and more environmentally and socially mindful mobility structure.

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Transit Dispatches•by By Laura Wilbanks•January 23, 2020

Hire me because I'm the best, not because I'm a woman

My name is Laura Wilbanks and I'm the chief marketing officer for Thomson Reuters. I have over 25 years’ deep marketing experience...

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