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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 Jason LamonicaFebruary 6, 2024

Tech’s Role in Blue Collar Staffing

The labor market in the U.S. is experiencing unique circumstances born from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While white-collar workers are beginning to trim their workforce, there is still a significant shortage of blue-collar workers.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersJanuary 30, 2024

Billions More Flowing To A Vital Sector Not to Be Overlooked

The Federal Transit Administration has about $4.5 billion available in 2024 for transit projects of all types. This includes bus rapid transit projects, light rail, and commuter rail initiatives.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardJanuary 23, 2024

Paris Is Great, But Here's Where the Green Mobility Revolution Is Happening

The world has experienced fundamental changes over the past several years, especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic. This is especially true when it comes to urbanism and mobility.

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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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