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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2025

RIPTA Releases Final Independent Operational Efficiency Study

The study, conducted by an independent consultant at the request of Gov. McKee and the General Assembly, was a condition of the FY2025 state budget and provides an in-depth review of RIPTA’s operations, costs, and performance.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 19, 2025

Consultant Q&A: HDR's Doug Jackson on Delivering Transit Megaprojects with Community Trust and More

As principal program manager for Toronto’s Ontario Line, he reflects on lessons learned and the importance of keeping community needs at the center of every decision.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 12, 2025

Consultant Q&A: AECOM's Diane Cowin on Planning, Innovation, and the Future of Transit

As Transit Market Leader for the Americas, she brings deep expertise in federal funding strategy, ESG-focused development, and equity-centered leadership.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 5, 2025

Consultant Q&A: Stantec’s Ryan White on Regulation, Funding, and Community-Centered Solutions

With over two decades of experience, Stantec’s Ryan White shares insights on navigating complex transit regulations, funding challenges, and the importance of authentic stakeholder engagement to deliver inclusive, future-ready transportation infrastructure.

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ArticlesJune 2, 2025

Prepared to Move: How Transit Fleets Lead in Disaster Response

From backup fuel plans to creative relocation strategies and consultant-led coordination, transit agencies are rethinking disaster response with a fleet-first mindset — because when every second counts, preparedness saves lives.

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Articlesby StaffMay 29, 2025

Consultant Q&A: Data, Defining Success, and More with HNTB's Tam

In her most recent role as the Customer Experience Lead for Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s System Modernization program, DART Transform, Tam and her team collaborate closely with the transit agency to improve riders’ day-to-day experience.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 22, 2025

Consultant Q&A: WSP's Schwarz Talks Project Delivery, Tech, and More

METRO recently spoke to Angela Schwarz about the top operational challenges facing public transit agencies today, how firms like WSP are helping to address them, the ongoing pressure to reduce costs per passenger, bus automation, and more.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 15, 2025

Consultant Q&A: Project Delivery, Tech, and More with STV's Díaz González

With over 25 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, Marcos Díaz González brings deep expertise in operations, program execution, business development, and a broad spectrum of project delivery methods.

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PodcastsDecember 13, 2024

Technician Training, A Rebrand, and More with Rashidi Barnes and Maggie Pears

Rashidi Barnes, CEO of California’s Tri-Delta Transit, and Maggie Pears, managing consultant at the Center for Transportation the Environment, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss their roles in the California Transit Training Consortium, the groups rebrand, and more.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2024

STV Team to Design New Red Line in Baltimore

In tri-venture with Jacobs and WRA as “Transit Delivery Partners,” STV will serve as the General Engineering Consultant (GEC).

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