Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Anthony Incorvati, Business Development Manager, Americas, for Axis Communications, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman from the APTA EXPO show floor. Topics include: Axis Communications’ product portfolio How AI can be a good fit for transit Finding what works best for a transit agency Tech and public transit’s future Sponsored by Axis Communications. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠METRO Express⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter. ? Prefer to watch? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscrib ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Peter Aczel, CEO for Vontas; Jonny Simkin, CEO of Swiftly; and David Block-Schachter, Chief Business Officer at Transit, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: A first of its kind partnership between Vontas, Swiftly, and Transit How open APIs will make larger-scale integrations a reality How supplier partnerships can improve the overall passenger experience Solving post-COVID mobility issues Sponsored by Vontas. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Scott Bogren, Executive Director for the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: What issues CTAA members are currently facing, including procurement and vehicle availability. New (and old) mobility approaches to better serve communities. The ongoing funding issues for smaller transit agencies even after the IIJA infusion. Workforce challenges, the fare-free conversation, marketing, and more. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Peter Aczel, CEO for Vontas, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: The company’s product portfolio Its Innovative Solutions Award victory with Fresno, Calif.’s FAX How Vontas completed the FAX project in 10 months A sneak peak on what’s in store at APTA’s TRANSform & EXPO in Orlando, Fla. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠METRO Express⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter. ? Prefer to watch? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the METRO YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow and conne ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Jared Schnader, Sr. Director, Bus Initiative Lead, at CALSTART, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: New lessons learned at more and more agencies scale up their ZEB programs. The importance of planning for the ultimate goal when working with utilities. The viability of zero-emissions being scaled nationwide. Hydrogen and the possibility for the further evolution of ZEB technologies. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠METRO Express⁠⁠⁠ newsle ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, John Andoh, former Hele-On Mass Transit Administrator/GM John Andoh joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: The experience of running public transit on the island. Rebuilding and reconnecting transit’s relationship with the community. Partnering to build new mobility models. Zero-Fare public transit. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for the ⁠⁠METRO Express⁠⁠ newsletter. ? Prefer to watch? ⁠⁠Subscribe to the METRO YouTube channel⁠⁠! Follow and connect ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Sophia Robison, Community Engagement Advocate and Urban Planner at SocialPinpoint, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: The benefits of “hybrid” engagement. Building better equity during the public outreach process. The power of building trust in the community. Successful engagement examples during the pandemic. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for the ⁠METRO Express⁠ newsletter. ? Prefer to watch? ⁠Subscribe to the METRO YouTube channel⁠! Follow an ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Mark Szyperski, President/CEO for On Your Mark Transportation joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: How and why bus operations are lacking in their marketing practices. Free and low-cost marketing tips for bus operations. The driver issue and how it could be remedied. The state of the motorcoach industry. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for the METRO Express newsletter. ? Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the METRO YouTube channel! Follow and connect wi ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Michael Keroulle, President/CEO, Americas, at Alstom, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: How AI can help build equity on our roads. How automation can truly impact public transit now. Challenges facing transit agencies today. AI’s possible impact on transit in the future. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for the METRO Express newsletter. ? Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the METRO YouTube channel! Follow and connect with METRO Magazine on social med ..read more

Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Michael Keroulle, President/CEO, Americas, at Alstom, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: What his first year on the job was like after coming on board both during COVID and following Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier. The company’s rebranding efforts following the acquisition. New products and services being delivered to the North American market. The company’s focus on sustainability both today and moving forward. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newsletter so you don't miss another METROspectives. ? Sign up for ..read more