Transportation Radio
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsInterviews with transportation newsmakers by transportation journalist Bernie Wagenblast.
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From Student to Younger Member: Sam Harris, ITE Young Member of the Year, Georgia Department of Transportation
June 26, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBITE'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 future.
Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: NEPA’s Role in Transportation Projects
June 08, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MBThe 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 development within the transportation sector.
What's New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD with Kathy Falk, Vice President, Kimley-Horn
April 24, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 16.7 MBKathy 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 other new parts of the MUTCD, including provisions for setting non-statutory speed limits, and shares more about IT...
Keeping New Jersey Moving – Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT
April 05, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 16.1 MBOften, 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 Cranford never thinking he would be in charge of operations for a massive roadway system stretching from High Po...
Shadows in Motion: Emergency Management Post a Solar Eclipse with Illinois DOT
April 04, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes - 8.93 MBThis episode marks the conclusion of a two-part series delving into effective management strategies during a solar eclipse. Specifically, we focus on emergency transportation management during and following the event. With contributions from Brandon Keller, Emergency Coordinator at Illinois DOT, we glean valuable insights into navigating the seamless transition from preparation to action. This discussion underscores the pivotal role of emergency transportation management in ensuring a smooth...
Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer, Caltrans – An Innovative Approach to Safety
March 26, 2024 18:00 - 15 minutes - 7.72 MBRachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss why the department adopted the Safe System Approach in an effort to reverse traffic fatality rates and address speed, among other safety improvements. She also explains their work with the Safe Systems Pyramid which takes a public health approach to safety, and elaborates on some of the specific strategies Caltrans implemented to win the Nati...
Shadows in Motion: Emergency Management During a Solar Eclipse
March 07, 2024 22:00 - 16 minutes - 9.9 MBThis is the first episode of a two-part series on The Stream by AASHTO where we explore effective management during a solar eclipse. This episode highlights the significance of preparation, planning, training, and effective communication. Featuring insights from Michael White, Assistant Director of the Safety and Emergency Management Division in the Missouri Department of Transportation, we gain valuable perspectives on advancing safety protocols and bolstering resilience to ensure operation...
The Power of Community Engagement in Transportation
March 06, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MBOdessa L. Phillip, P.E., President and CEO of Assedo Consulting, LLC, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss community engagement as part of the decision-making process for transportation planning and project design, addressing the challenges of this process as well as the most effective strategies she's found. She also speaks to the importance of equity considerations when having these critical conversations, as well as what she sees as some of the emerging trends in communit...
A Conversation with AASHTO President and Wisconsin DOT Secretary, Craig Thompson
February 14, 2024 22:00 - 18 minutes - 11 MBAs the newly elected president of AASHTO, Wisconsin DOT Secretary Craig Thompson is committed to fortifying the workforce to construct a modern and efficient transportation system that centers the needs of all citizens. Recognizing the profound impact of transportation on our daily lives, the economy, and society at large, President Thompson looks forward to collaborative efforts to propel the transportation system into the future. In this podcast interview, President Thompson shares insigh...
Shailen Bhatt, FHWA Administrator – Safety, Leadership, and the Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
January 23, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MBFHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and how it will impact communities taking advantage of the various funding opportunities it provides. He also discusses safety and why it’s his top priority in his role, and what it will take to see improvement in this area. He also shares his views on leadership and its importance in his career and beyond. Listen to ITE Talks Transportation podcast
Stop, Look, Listen: Engaging Communities to put Equity into Action
December 10, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode concludes AASHTO's four-part series on equity, where we've focused on transportation professionals' work towards building an equitable transportation system. This episode is brought to you from the AASHTO 2023 Annual Meeting where we spoke with guests and attendees from all over the country. Our guests today join us from the audience and the panel of the annual meeting knowledge session titled "Stop, Look, Listen: Engaging Communities to Put Equity into Action!" We speak to th...
Alex Argudin, CEO, Miami Parking Authority – Parking Trends, Challenges, and Innovations
November 28, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 14.9 MBAlejandra "Alex" Argudin, CEO of the Miami Parking Authority in Florida, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about parking trends and challenges in a densely populated city, how Miami is utilizing parking more efficiently and effectively, and how these trends are affecting other urban areas. Alex, who is chair-elect of the International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI), also discusses some of the changes that have impacted the parking industry since COVID, how curb priori...
Bidding Farewell to ITE Executive Director and CEO Jeff Paniati
October 25, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 18.2 MBAfter eight years of service, ITE Executive Director and CEO Jeff Paniati is retiring at the end of October. He joins the podcast to reflect on his storied career in transportation, including his many years at the Federal Highway Administration and his tenure at ITE. He also shares his hopes and vision for the future of the organization, and a bit about what he plans to do upon retirement.
Active Transportation Reshaping Communities
October 05, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 14.6 MBThis is the second episode of a four-part series on AASHTO's ETAP Podcast that focuses on how transportation professionals may work towards building an equitable transportation system. Our guests highlight the crucial connection between active transportation and equity as transportation planners, policymakers, and communities' team up to create a more inclusive and accessible future. Tamika Butler, principal of Tamika Butler Consulting, sits with us as she dives into her leadership efforts...
Gabe Klein, Executive Director, US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: Moving Transportation Electrification Forward in the US
September 26, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 16.8 MBGabe Klein, Executive Director of the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about transportation electrification in the United States. He discusses how his newly created office is working to help deploy its share of the US Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build out infrastructure across the country to support various aspects of electrification, and how local and state entities can take advantage of the funding. He also talks about th...
Reconnecting Communities with ReConnect Rondo
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 15.8 MBThis is the first episode of a four-part series from AASHTO's ETAP Podcast that will focuses on building an equitable transportation system. We are joined by Keith Baker, the executive director of ReConnect Rondo, and we discuss a variety of topics including the vision behind ReConnect Rondo, and the innovative approach they are taking to transform their neighborhood. EPISODE NOTES More Information on the October Reconnecting Communities Summit can be found here: 2023 Inaugural Reconnec...
People-Oriented Design: An International Perspective – Bas Govers, Senior Urban Mobility Consultant, Goudappel
August 29, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 11.4 MBBas Govers, senior urban mobility consultant, Goudappel, The Netherlands, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to share insights on creating sustainably safe and comfortable people-oriented spaces that promote mobility. He talks about the evolution of his country over the past 50 years to become more biking and pedestrian friendly, and how they’ve addressed the challenges and lessons learned that come along with accommodating these users. Govers was a part of the Tuesday plenary panel ...
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Strategic Plans and Cooperative Growth
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Lehigh Planning Commission is a metropolitan planning organization that was created to provide planning services to Lehigh and Northampton counties while working alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. LVPC coordinates with its municipalities, community leaders, and businesses, elevating Pennsylvania’s transportation and quality of life while keeping the environment in mind. In this episode of AASHTO's ETAP Podcast you'll hear from the executive director of the LVPC, Be...
Washington State DOT's Stormwater Management Innovations
July 06, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of AASHTO's ETAP Podcast, Tony Bush, Stormwater Branch Manager in the Environmental Services Office at the Washington State Department of Transportation speaks on its stormwater management innovations and key takeaways.
From Student to Younger Member: ITE’s Roadmap to Success – Anamaria Torres, Sr. Transportation Engineer, Stantecc
July 04, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBITE younger member Anamaria Torres joins the podcast to talk about the wealth of opportunities within ITE for both student and younger members ITE provides for this population. A senior transportation engineer at Stantec, Anamaria talks about the value of not just building her transportation knowledge within the organziation, but also her networking and leadership skills. As Co-Chair of ITE’s premier leadership program LeadershipITE, Anamaria conveys how ITE helps younger members find their ...
Ohio DOT's Historic Bridge Inventory, Evaluation, and Preservation Plan
June 07, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 13.9 MBThe guests on this month's episode of AASHTO's ETAP Podcast are Ohio DOT's Erica Schneider, Assistant Environmental Administrator and Tom Barrett, ODOT's Historic Bridge Program Manager and State Byways Coordinator. They speak on Ohio’s Historic Bridge Inventory, Evaluation, and Preservation Plan and how other DOTs may implement these findings in their state.
Richard Montanez, Deputy Commissioner of Transportation, City of Philadelphia – Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program
May 23, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBRichard Montanez, Deputy Commissioner of Transportation for the City of Philadelphia, joins the podcast to talk about the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (SS4A) and how the city plans to use the $30 million grant award it recently received from the US Department of Transportation funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. He describes the unique safety challenges faced by the city, and discusses the planned multimodal safety improvements for several of the city's streets and traffic...
Oregon DOT’s Wildlife Crossing Corridors
May 03, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 10.9 MBFHWA recently launched its Wildlife Crossings Program, approving $350 million for wildlife crossing projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity. The Oregon Department of Transportation has set a successful wildlife corridor program, reducing 86% of wildlife-vehicle collisions. In this episode, Cidney Bowman, Wildlife Passage Program Coordinator with Oregon DOT, speaks on the state's work.
Peter Koonce, Portland Bureau of Transportation – Traffic Engineering: Improving Outcomes for All Users
April 27, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 12.1 MBPeter Koonce, engineering manager with the Portland Bureau of Transportation in Oregon, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about the opportunities and challenges facing traffic engineers in the profession today. He gives an overview of some of the efforts taking place on the ground in Portland to improve outcomes for all users including equity, safety and Vision Zero initiatives, and more. Peter also shares with listeners a bit of what they can expect when visiting Portland t...
Young Professionals in the Transportation Sector
April 05, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 18.2 MBLeaders of the transportation sector sit with us as they consider today's transportation climate and how DOTs can best equip tomorrow's leaders in tackling future challenges. Joining us today are Sara Stickler, Thomas Davidenko, and Alicia Walker. Sara is the President and CEO of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) International, Thomas is the Director of Programs at the Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT), and Alicia is the Director of Programs and Strategic Engagement at the C...
Planning and Engineering Professionals – Fostering Collaboration for Great Communities
March 28, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 12.9 MBStephen Buckley, P.E., AICP, Vice President Planning and Advisory Services at Kimley-Horn, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discus the collaboration between transportation planning professionals and engineers. Having began his career as an engineer, and now working as a planner, Steve shares some of the key milestones along the path of his career, discusses real-life examples of successful collaboration between the two groups of professionals, and offers up guidance for how plan...
Georgia's Transportation Investment Act Marks First Decade
March 01, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 12.4 MBIn 2012, voters in three Georgia regions approved a one percent sales tax to fund local transportation projects. In 2023 the Georgia Transportation Investment Act is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Joining us in this podcast is Kenneth Franks, State Transportation Investment Act Administrator, speaking on TIA’s success, future projects, and the regional and local impact.
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program: Engaging Communities and Working Across State DOTs with Greg Johnson
February 28, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBGreg Johnson, administrator for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the ins and outs of this $6 billion project spanning the Columbia River and connecting the states of Washington and Oregon. The project is replacing a 106 year-old bridge on I-5, the only west coast interstate in the United States that goes between Canada and Mexico. Johnson talks about the complexities of managing a large infrastructure project, what it’s like wor...
The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
February 24, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 13.9 MBThe NJTPA is the metropolitan planning organization responsible for the distribution of federal transportation funds for 13 counties in northern New Jersey, including Cranford. They also assist counties and municipalities in improving transportation infrastructure. David Behrend serves as the executive director of the agency and Ted Ritter is the manager of external affairs. They join the Cranford Radio podcast to talk about the work of the agency and to provide examples of how their work d...
New York State's Resilient Transportation System
February 01, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 11.3 MBThe US has experienced severe weather changes including floods, droughts, and hurricanes, damaging infrastructure and habitats. Recently, the country experienced a wave of winter storms one of which took place in the State of New York. Listen to this episode to hear from Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez to learn about how the New York State Department of Transportation works to build a resilient transportation system.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy – A Leadership Approach To Safety On America’s Roadways
January 25, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 14.5 MBNational Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the latest trends in roadway safety and how local, state and federal officials can lead with innovative solutions and approaches to reducing the national fatality rate. She also talks about how the Safe System Approach can help get the United States to zero, and shares her passion and personal connection to roadway safety.
I-24 MOTION Project with Lee Smith and Dr. Dan Work
January 05, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of AASHTO's Environmental Technical Assistance Program or ETAP Podcast, Lee Smith, Interim Traffic Operations Division Director at Tennessee DOT and Dr. Dan Work, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University, join the podcast to discuss the I-24 MOTION test bed.
AASHTO'S Presidential Emphasis with Secretary Roger Millar
December 08, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of AASHTO's Environmental Technical Assistance Program or ETAP Podcast, Roger Millar, AASHTO’s newest president and Washington State DOT Secretary of Transportation, joins the podcast to discuss AASHTO’s presidential emphasis areas.
Eric Rensel, Gannett Fleming – Partnering for Success: Transportation Planning Professionals and Engineers
November 29, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBEric Rensel, Vice President at Gannett Fleming and Chair of the ITE Council Leadership Team, discusses the skills that engineers and transportation planning professionals bring to the table and how the two can work together successfully on transportation projects. He also shares more on the initiative to bring more transportation planning professionals into ITE, and the wealth of resources the organization has to offer these professionals.
The Ray Eyes Future Roadway Developments
November 06, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17 MBThis episode of the Environmental Technical Assistance Program or ETAP Podcast interviews Laura Rogers, deputy director of The Ray, to examine the future of roadways in America. EPISODE NOTES Founded in 2014, The Ray is a Georgia-based corporate venture devoted to roadway technology testing and collaborates with a number of state departments of transportation across the country. For example, in 2019, it formed a public-private-philanthropic partnership with the Georgia Department of Transp...
Transportation Electrification: Where We Are and Where We’re Headed – Nick Nigro, Atlas Public Policy
October 25, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBNick Nigro, founder of Atlas Public Policy, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to share the latest trends and challenges in the electrification of transportation and give an update on where the industry currently stands. He addresses deployment readiness and workforce issues facing the market, and highlights the economic benefits that more widespread electrification will bring. Nick was the closing plenary speaker at the ITE Annual Meeting in New Orleans this summer.
Rural Safety Issues, IIJA Funding, and Challenges for Public Agencies with Bill Lambert, New Hampshire DOT
October 06, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBill Lambert, P.E., Administrator/Traffic Engineer with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about transportation safety and operations challenges in rural environments and how they’re being addressed in his state. He discusses the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and how the funding could potentially be utilized by state DOTs with more tribal and rural areas, as well as how public agencies are grappling with the current staff...
Pennsylvania’s New Statewide Anti-Litter Program
October 05, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 10.3 MBThis episode of the Environmental Technical Assistance Program or ETAP Podcast interviews Yassmin Gramian and Natasha Fackler, secretary and infrastructure implementation coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, respectively, about the state’s new anti-littering program. PennDOT helped launch the new program – formally entitled “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters” – in August along with several other state agencies. The creation of this campaign is one of the m...
Next Generation Highways
September 29, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of the Environmental Technical Assistance Program or ETAP Podcast, Jessica Oh – strategic partnerships director in the sustainability and public health office within the Minnesota Department of Transportation – discusses the “next generation highway” her agency is studying. EPISODE NOTES The Ray and consulting firm NGI released the NextGen Highways Feasibility Study for Minnesota DOT in April; a study that examined strategies for “co-locating” electric and communications in...
Dr. Shawn Wilson, Louisiana DOTD Secretary: Perspectives on Transportation Funding, Safety, Workforce Issues, and More
August 23, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBLouisiana Department of Transportation & Development Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast for a dynamic conversation on the state of the industry and why he feels it's "the most exciting time" ever to work in transportation. He shares his perspectives on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and how the funding can help state DOTs address safety, especially for vulnerable users. He also addresses the myriad of challenges brought on by COVID-19 for DOTs, and discu...
Electric Vehicles and State DOTs
August 08, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBDr. Shihab Kuran discusses the key role state departments of transportation play in helping establish a national electric vehicle or EV charging network. Kuran is the co-founder and CEO of Power Edison as well as co-founder and executive chairman of its sister company EV Edison – companies offering innovative renewable energy, EV charging, and mobile energy storage solutions for the grid. Kuran explains how a “vision” for a peaceful world with universal access to clean and sustainable sourc...
Native Language Road Signs with Iowa and Minnesota DOTs
July 07, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThe United States is a country with no national language, and with over 150 Indigenous languages still spoken today. With 5.2 million Indigenous people residing in the US today, speaking these 150+ languages—why aren’t more of our road signs printed in these native languages? Teams from the Iowa and Minnesota Departments of Transportation, along with Indigenous partners set out to change that. Joining us today on the podcast to discuss this project are: Brennan Dolan, the Cultural Resources ...
Rob McInerney, International Road Assessment Program – Improving Global Roadway Safety with the Safe System Approach
June 28, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBRob McInerney, CEO of the International Road Assessment Program (iRAP), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about global roadway safety through the Safe System Approach, Vision Zero, and how those integrate into the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. He also highlights rural roadway safety, where a large portion of global fatalities are concentrated in run-off-the-road crashes, and discusses mobilizing positive change by designing roads for outcomes, ve...
Rob McInerney, International Road Assessment Programme – Improving Global Roadway Safety with the Safe System Approach
June 28, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBRob McInerney, CEO of the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about global roadway safety through the Safe System Approach, Vision Zero, and how those integrate into the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. He also highlights rural roadway safety, where a large portion of global fatalities are concentrated in run-off-the-road crashes, and discusses mobilizing positive change by designing roads for outcomes, ...
COMTO, AASHTO and Transportation Equity with April Rai
June 02, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBEquity in transportation has become a major topic of interest the past few years, but the need for a more just transportation sector is not new. Groups like the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) began working to promote equity in transportation decades before the concept became mainstream. COMTO was founded in 1971, just over 50 years ago, and as the association representing minorities in transportation they aim to ensure opportunities and maximum participation in the t...
How Carmel, Indiana Became the 'Roundabout Capital of the United States'
May 24, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBJeremy Kashman, chief engineer and director of engineering for the City of Carmel, Indiana joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about how his city became the "Roundabout Capital of the United States." With more than 140 existing roundabouts and more in the works, Kashman describes the process of installing these roundabouts and the benefits they provide, including decreased congestion, improved safety, and reduced emissions. Kashman also describes the public's reaction to the r...
Equity In Electric Vehicle Charging
May 06, 2022 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBEmpty your pockets at the gas station each week or navigate charging anxiety? Americans are caught in a Catch-22; and that’s just for folks with the income to consider purchasing an electric vehicle. As gas prices climb quicker than electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands, organizations like Forth and the Greenlining Institute are working to ensure equitable access to a growing electric vehicle charging network. In 2019, the Federal Highway Administration reported that the average...
Interview with Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
April 07, 2022 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) created the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to facilitate collaboration between the US Department of Energy and the US Department of Transportation. The Joint Office will align resources and expertise across the two departments toward leveraged outcomes. The office will be a critical component in the implementation of the BIL, providing support and expertise to a multitude of p...
US Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg – National Roadway Safety Strategy, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and More
March 22, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 10.2 MBDeputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the Department of Transportation’s newly announced National Roadway Safety Strategy, which utilizes the Safe System Approach to achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. She also shares the administration’s plans and perspective on transportation-related goals for the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act, as well as how equitable outcomes are a major priority for imple...
School Bus Electrification with Sue Gander
March 02, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWith school buses providing 10 billion annual student rides, electrification presents a major opportunity to green the transportation industry; and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA, in concert with state DOTs and organizations like World Resources Institute, sets out to do just that. With a coming influx of $5 billion from the IIJA to replace existing buses, and additional funding for EV charging infrastructure, it’s time for a big change in school transportation. Joining ...