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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 Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJanuary 9, 2024

Polis Conference 2023 Focuses on Latest Trends in Urban Mobility

The annual POLIS mobility conference was held in Leuven, Belgium Nov. 29 to 30. The conference is the largest event held by the Brussels-based POLIS group, which is composed of cities and regions, as well as some corporate partners from across Europe, promoting sustainable transport solutions.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersJanuary 3, 2024

$8B Rail Project Funding Should Stir Interest in 2024

In December, the FRA announced $8.1 billion in funding for passenger rail projects. The funding is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act that Congress passed several years ago, but the funding now is flowing aggressively.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschDecember 19, 2023

How to Know If You’re Ready To Turn The Page On 2023

As we reach the end of another calendar year, the opportunity to reflect on the year disappearing behind us and the excitement to embrace the possibility of the year before us invites the topic of planning.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardDecember 13, 2023

Helsinki Case Study Confirms Infrastructure Influences Behavior

The Helsinki E-Scooter Safety Tech Case Study has been published, and the results are in, confirming that a deficient bicycle lane network is causing users to ride on sidewalks.

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Increasing Gender Diversity in Transportation Tech Can Deliver Lasting Change

Undoubtedly, the transportation technology industry has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past decade.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersNovember 28, 2023

Funding to ‘Connect Communities’ Results in Hundreds of New Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the Reconnecting Communities Program and supports projects that remove or mitigate barriers to community connectivity. Benefits that result include better mobility, economic stimulus, equity, and citizen benefits.

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