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Videosby Alex RomanApril 30, 2026

Bus Tech Talk: Part 2 with AC Transit’s Cecil Blandon

In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2026

New Bill Aims to Strengthen America’s Transit Workforce

Legislation would expand funding for training, apprenticeships, and workforce development as agencies face staffing shortages and evolving technology demands.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2026

Pierce Transit Partners with Local College to Enhance Transit Education

The donation provides students with additional hands-on access to a full-size public transit vehicle, allowing them to train on the same equipment that transit agencies across the region and the country use.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 7, 2025

UMA President/CEO Scott Michael on the Motorcoach Industry’s Road Ahead

In this conversation with METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman from a recent episode of METROspectives, Michael discusses the state of the industry’s recovery, emerging business models reshaping motorcoach operations, and UMA’s advocacy priorities in Washington, D.C.

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PodcastsOctober 22, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Josh Stoddard Talks Growth & Opportunity at Spokane Transit

Josh Stoddard is the Director of Vehicle Maintenance at Spokane Transit Authority (STA), a role he has held since at least April 2025. In this capacity, he oversees the maintenance operations for STA's fleet, ensuring the reliability and safety of the vehicles that serve the Spokane community.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2025

Chicago Announces 2 New Innovation Studio Challenges

The two challenge statements focus on improving the customer experience for non-English speaking riders and providing enhanced simulation technology to support rail operations training.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 5, 2025

On the Front Lines of Transit Maintenance: Lessons from Connect Transit

In the first episode of Bus Tech Talk, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman and CCW’s Business Development Manager Mark Hollenbeck were joined by Charlie Busse, Maintenance Manager at Connect Transit, to explore the realities of managing a fleet in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 28, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Josh Stoddard Talks Growth & Opportunity at Spokane Transit

Josh Stoddard is the Director of Vehicle Maintenance at Spokane Transit Authority, a role he has held since at least April 2025.

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PodcastsAugust 1, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Maintenance Insights from Connect Transit’s Charlie Busse

On this initial episode of Bus Tech Talk, METRO's Alex Roman and CCW's Mark Hollenbeck talk to some of the top maintenance leaders in the industry.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2025

TAPTCO ‘Recreates’ Safety Leadership Training Course for Transit, Paratransit Ops

The Safety Leadership Course is an advanced educational course for all levels of leadership and can be delivered online or from a thumb drive. The course includes seven training programs and a 40-question final exam.

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