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How Data, Strategy, and Community Engagement Are Reshaping Transit

In this edition of METROspectives, strada360 CEO Steve Lassey discusses how transit agencies can better align planning with operations, leverage data to improve decision-making, and build public trust as they prepare for the future of mobility.

Alex Roman
Alex RomanExecutive Editor
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July 20, 2026
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In this episode of METROspectives, Steve Lassey, CEO of strada360, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how agencies can bridge the gap between long-term transit planning and day-to-day operational realities.

Drawing on the firm's experience across both the public and private sectors, Lassey shares insights on adapting service to changing travel patterns, using data to make better decisions, and building stronger community support for transportation investments.

Key discussion points:

·         How experience in both the public and private sectors helps uncover innovative solutions and partnerships for transit agencies.

·         Strategies for aligning long-range transit plans with operational realities and evolving rider demand.

·         The role of data, digital tools, and technology in improving planning, project delivery, and decision-making.

·         Trends shaping the future of transit, including funding, project delivery, and public engagement over the next decade.

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