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METROspectives

Brought to you by METRO Magazine, METROspectives discusses all the latest topics impacting mobility, public transportation, the private motorcoach industry and more.

Podcast · By METRO Magazine · English · Official site

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Sep 24, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    From Surviving to Thriving: Building Stronger Transportation Organizations (opens the original)

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    In this episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive EditorAlex Roman sits down with Brian Dickson, founder of Bus Business Consultants and Ground Transportation Insights (GTI), to discuss what it takes to build a stronger, more resilient transportation organization. Drawing on his experience as an operator, executive,consultant, and industry observer, Dickson shares the leadership lessons that continue to shape his work and explains why the healthiest organizations don't simply react to challen

  2. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Driving Smarter Paratransit (opens the original)

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    Paratransit is undergoing rapid change. Rising demand,workforce shortages, tighter budgets, and higher customer expectations are pushing agencies and service providers to rethink how they manage operations. At the same time, advances in artificial intelligence and automation are creating new opportunities to improve efficiency without sacrificing service quality. In this edition of METROspectives , METRO Magazine’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke with John Hanlon, CEO and co-founder of AlphaRo

  3. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    How Data, Strategy, and Community Engagement Are Reshaping Transit (opens the original)

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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 andprivate 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 poi

  4. Episode · Jul 20, 2026

    Building the Next Generation of Transit Technology (opens the original)

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    For decades, Luminator Technology Group has been known as a leader in passenger information systems and transit technology. But as public transportation evolves, so does the company. In this episode of METROspectives, METRO Magazine’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sits down with Magnus Friberg, CEO of Luminator Technology Group, to discuss the company's transformation from a hardware-focused manufacturer into a technology partner centered on software, data, AI, and connected mobility solutions. To

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