Transportation Radio

Oct 30 2024 201 ep. 17 mins 244

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Interviews with transportation newsmakers by transportation journalist Bernie Wagenblast.

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Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency, Jacobs

Oct 30 2024 17 mins

Aimee Flannery, Ph.D., P.E., Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency at Jacobs, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about making the transportation system more resilient and steps the industry can take to set standardized methods to measure resilience. She discusses several strategies to improve transportation resilience, including hardening assets,

Unleashing the Past: The Role of Cadaver Dogs in Archaeology and Transportation Projects

Oct 02 2024 16 mins

Cadaver dogs play a crucial role in identifying buried remains and culturally sensitive artifacts during transportation projects. Their exceptional sense of smell helps locate historic and prehistoric resources, ensuring that significant cultural sites are preserved. Today, Jen Anderson from the Texas Department of Transportation will discuss the impact of these trained canines on

Brian Cronin, Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office – National V2X Deployment Plan

Sep 27 2024 21 mins

Brian Cronin, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the recently released National V2X Deployment Plan. The plan, drafted and advanced with collaboration across public and private partnerships, provides stakeholders with vital information to enable

Quiet Roads Ahead: Understanding and Managing Transportation Noise

Sep 14 2024 17 mins

This is the first episode of a two-part series that focuses on the impacts of transportation noise on the road. This episode features Ross Hudnall, Noise Abatement Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Ross discusses how VDOT is working to address noise impacts.

Equity in the Transportation Profession and Beyond

Aug 28 2024 21 mins

Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Region for Toole Design, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to delve into issues of equity, representation, and collaboration. She shares both her background and her experience as a Black woman in transportation, and discusses what more can be done to make both the profession and the built environment a be

Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: Challenges and Solutions

Aug 02 2024 15 mins

This is the second episode of a two-part series on The Stream by AASHTO podcast covering NEPA in the transportation sector. Joining us to talk about challenges and creative solutions to completing the NEPA process is Douglas Kolwaite, Environmental Program Manager with the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.

From Student to Younger Member: Sam Harris, ITE Young Member of the Year, Georgia Department of Transportation

Jun 26 2024 16 mins

ITE's 2024 Young Member of the Year Sam Harris, P.E., joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to share his journey from beginning at ITE through a Student Chapter to his current leadership roles on the Safety Council and the ITE Georgia Section. He also shares his passion for safety and how he has progressed in his career, as well as what he looks forward to accomplishing in the

Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: NEPA’s Role in Transportation Projects

Jun 08 2024 17 mins

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) mandates federal agencies evaluate the environmental impacts of their actions, crucially influencing transportation projects like road construction and bridge expansions. Our guest on The Stream by AASHTO is Ted Boling, a partner at Perkins Coie with over 30 years of public service. He discusses NEPA’s role in promoting sustainable dev

What's New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD with Kathy Falk, Vice President, Kimley-Horn

Apr 24 2024 31 mins

Kathy Falk, a vice president with Kimley-Horn, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the newly released edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). She discusses the significant changes within the 11th edition, and highlights how the manual addresses safety concerns surrounding pedestrians and bicyclists, including bicycle lanes. She covers oth

Keeping New Jersey Moving – Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT

Apr 05 2024 25 mins

Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what’s necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be.Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Department of Transportation, grew up in