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Newsby Alex RomanJune 9, 2025

New Guide Helps Public Transit, Motorcoach Fleets Prepare for Emergencies Before Disaster Strikes

A new industry guide arms transit and motorcoach fleet managers with the tools and strategies they need to safeguard operations, passengers, and personnel before disaster strikes.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschMay 28, 2025

From Budget Size to Service Impact: Rethinking Public Transit Investment

Why it's time for public transit agencies to shift focus from the size of their budgets to how effectively those funds drive service on the street.

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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 Timothy MenardMay 14, 2025

Navigating the Impact of Tariffs on Transit: A Strategic Approach for Agencies

Here, we explore the multifaceted impact of tariffs on transit, the shifting demographics of bus ridership, and the importance of strategic partnerships in mitigating these challenges.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 17, 2025

NVTC Adopts Principles For Funding Public Transit

NVTC provided guidance as the region works toward long-term, sustainable funding solutions for transit.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2024

Central Ohio Names New Deputy CEO

In his new role, Garth Weithman will help oversee COTA’s transit operations; human resources; and information, innovation, and technology.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 18, 2023

Inside Look: May Mobility's Driverless Arizona Project

Sun City represents the first of many communities globally where May Mobility aims to launch its rider-only transit services to transform cities by providing accessible, safe, and reliable transportation.

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Videosby Alex RomanMay 3, 2023

Thinking Out of the Box to Build New Transit Models with John Andoh

Before his departure from Hele-On, Andoh joined METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how he has rebuilt transit agencies over the course of his career, how reinvention and innovation have been the keys to success at his stops along the way, and the idea of zero fare public transit.

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ArticlesSeptember 30, 2022

How Vendors Can Help Transit Improve Cybersecurity

The new study focuses on the role of vendors in cybersecurity and their relationships with the transit industry. Through detailed interviews and in-depth research, the team reported on several key findings.

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PodcastsJune 16, 2020

What Does Public Transit Look Like in a Post-Pandemic Reality?

METROspectives speaks with John Andoh, Executive Director and CEO of South Carolina's The COMET mass transportation system. Andoh discusses how The COMET and its workforce are dealing with COVID-19, what it's like to be a manager of a public transportation agency at this time, and what the agency is doing to plan for its new post-pandemic reality.

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