METRO Magazine

Metro Magazine is a specialized publication that focuses on the bus, rail transit, and motorcoach industries. It has been serving this niche since 1904 and adopted its current name in 1975. Published monthly by Bobit Business Media, the magazine skips the months of July and December. Its main office is located in Torrance, California.

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

2 weeks ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

Angela Schwarz leads the efforts to strengthen WSP’s nationwide footprint across the transit and rail markets. Schwarz joined WSP in 2021 as the national transit and rail systems practice leader, bringing with her 30 years of experience in transit systems engineering and delivery.
Inside MBTA’s Award-Winning Podcast Spilling the T with Host Andrew Cassidy

2 weeks ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

Produced entirely in-house by the MBTA’s Customer and Employee Experience team, Spilling the T is a monthly podcast offering a behind-the-scenes look at the T. Through candid interviews with MBTA leadership, staff, and transit advocates, the show strengthens community connections by spotlighting the people and efforts driving improvements in safety, reliability, and the rider experience.
Consultant Q&A: Project Delivery, Tech, and More with STV's Díaz González

3 weeks ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

As president of STV’s Transportation Northeast operating group, Marcos Díaz González leads a diverse portfolio of projects spanning environmental, civil, transit, and rail infrastructure across the Northeast U.S. Under his leadership, the group delivers planning, design, engineering, and project management services critical to the region’s evolving mobility needs.
50 Years of MV Transportation and More with Gary Coles

1 month ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

Beginning as a small, minority-owned startup in San Francisco in 1975, MV Transportation is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025. METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman had a chance to talk to MV’s Chief Customer Success Officer Gary Coles about the company’s milestone and much more. Topics include:The company’s humble beginnings and its growth into a national company. How MV is helping transit agencies adapt new service models.
LA Metro Leverages Parking Tech to Simplify, Fuel Public Transit Usage

1 month ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

In a move to streamline the commuter experience and modernize its infrastructure, LA Metro partnered with ParkHelp to launch a cutting-edge parking guidance system — starting with its Arcadia parking lot. Installed in February, the site marks the first deployment of the company’s G5 in-ground sensor technology in the U.S.The Arcadia installation is just the beginning. It kicks off an ambitious initiative to bring ParkHelp’s real-time parking guidance technology to several of LA Metro’s facilities.
Rebranding, Innovation, and More with WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Wagenen

1 month ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

One of the top five largest contractors in the nation, WeDriveU recently rebranded from its previous name National Express. In our latest edition of METROspectives, WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the reasons for the rebrand, the company’s recently launched engagement initiative and much more. Topics include:What’s next after the rebrand. Mobility trends in the industry.
CALSTART and the FTA Explore Wireless Charging for BEBs

2 months ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

In response to a federal directive, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) tasked CALSTART with assessing the viability of wireless charging technology for battery electric buses (BEBs) as an alternative to traditional wired systems. As transit agencies face growing pressure to decarbonize fleets, reliable and efficient charging infrastructure is essential.
The Need to Prepare for Emergencies at Your Bus Operation with Mark Szyperski

2 months ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

On Your Mark Transportation’s President/CEO Mark Szyperski consults for the public transit, motorcoach, and luxury transportation, so he has definitely seen a bus operation or two. In our latest edition of METROspectives, Mark joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the need for bus operations to be prepared for emergencies, including fires, tornados, and earthquakes. Topics include:The percentage of bus operations who are prepared. Tips for setting up a plan.
A Look at METRO's Motorcoach Award Winners

2 months ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

View Photo Gallery San Antonio's OK TOURS and Peter Pan Bus Lines of Springfield, Mass. were recently named Innovative Operator of the Year and Motorcoach Operator of the Year, respectively. Here's a look at the people behind the operation and more. Create your free Bobit Connect account to bookmark content. The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Tariffs, the Motorcoach Industry and More with ABA President/CEO Fred Ferguson

2 months ago | metro-magazine.com | Alex Roman

Still in the first year on the job, Fred Ferguson, President/CEO of the American Bus Association, just recently helmed his first Marketplace, which was coincidentally held the day the new Administration announced its plans to implement tariffs on countries including Canada and Mexico. In our latest edition of METROspectives, Ferguson joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the impact those tariffs would have on the industry, his reflections on his first Marketplace, and more.