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Transportation Radio
Interviews with transportation newsmakers by transportation journalist Bernie Wagenblast.
Episodes
Transportation RadioUnlocking AI’s Potential in Transportation with Jon Kostyniuk, P.Eng.
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Jon Kostyniuk, P.Eng., Principal and Senior Transportation Engineer and Planner at JK Traffic Solutions, explores…
Transportation RadioHow Missouri DOT Slashed Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
Episode Summary In this episode, Caleb Knerr and Tayler MacDonald discuss the steps the Missouri Department of Transportation has taken to address…
Transportation RadioBridging Transportation Planning, Engineering, and Collaboration with Dan Hardy, PE, PTP
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, longtime ITE member Dan Hardy, PE, PTP, reflects on his 40-year career and the evolution of transportation…
Transportation RadioSpeed Management for Safer Roads with Dr. Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University, and Ginny O’Connor, toXcel
In this episode of the ITE Talks Transportation podcast, Dr. Shauna Hallmark, Professor at Iowa State University, and Ginny O’Connor, P.E., PTOE, RSP2I…
Transportation RadioState DOTs Partner with The Nature Conservancy on Wildlife Connectivity
Episode Summary In this episode, Alissa Fadden – wildlife connectivity project manager for The Nature Conservancy in New York – and Chris Slesar, environmental…
Transportation RadioHow Global Collaboration Is Shaping ITE and Transportation’s Future with ITE Global District Director Farukh Ijaz, PE
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, ITE Global District Director Farukh Ijaz, PE, shares his inspiring journey from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to…
Transportation RadioAdvancing Accessibility in Transportation
Episode Summary In this episode, Alan Hejl talks about how his work at General Motors addressing the vehicle needs of the disabled, along with the travel…
Transportation RadioCelebrating 10 Years of ITE Talks Transportation with Steve Kuciemba, ITE Executive Director and CEO and Host Bernie Wagenblast
In this special anniversary episode, host Bernie Wagenblast and ITE Executive Director and CEO Steve Kuciemba celebrate 10 years of ITE Talks Transportation…
Transportation RadioA conversation with AASHTO's 2025-2026 President Russell McMurry
Episode Summary The latest episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Russell McMurry – commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation –…
Transportation RadioDriving the Future of Transportation Operations: Insights on TSMO, Technology, and Teamwork – Laurie Matkowski, PMP, GFT
Laurie Matkowski, PMP, Planning Practice Lead at GFT, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to explore the evolving world of transportation operations and…
Transportation RadioBuilding the Future Transportation Workforce
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Eric Rensel, Founder and CEO of Rensel Consulting, shares insights on how the industry can attract, develop, and…
Transportation RadioHow Texans are Protecting Monarch Butterfly Migration Paths
In this episode, Darlene Goehl – research engineer and research group lead at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute – explains how new infrastructure being…
Transportation RadioBreaking Silos for Safer Streets – Bryan Jones, PE, AICP, City of Menifee, California
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, host Bernie Wagenblast speaks with Bryan Jones, Assistant City Manager for the City of Menifee, California, about…
Transportation RadioLeading with Trust and Purpose: Michael Sanderson, PE, PTOE
Michael Sanderson—CEO of Sanbell and 2018 ITE International President—shares how his “people first” philosophy has shaped his career and his approach to…
Transportation RadioElectrified Roadway Testing in Indiana
Episode Summary In this episode of The Stream by AASHTO, George McCue, Emerging Mobility Assistant Director at the Indiana Department of Transportation, and…
Transportation RadioMountain Lion Conservation in California
Episode Summary In this episode, Dan Medeiros – senior field representative for The Conservation Fund – discusses mountain lion conservation efforts in…
Transportation RadioRoadway Safety as a Public Health Crisis with Lorraine Martin, CEO – National Safety Council
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, host Bernie Wagenblast speaks with Lorraine Martin, President and CEO of the National Safety Council, about the…
Transportation RadioData, AI, and the Future of Transportation with Jean-Paul Brissett, CEO, Quality Counts
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Jean-Paul Brissett, CEO of Quality Counts, discusses how data and artificial intelligence are reshaping…
Transportation RadioEvolving Travel Patterns: Insights from the New ITE Trip Generation Manual with Eric Tripi, GHD and Chris Brehmer, Kittleson & Associates
This episode of ITE Talks Transportation dives into the newly released 12th edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual. Guests Chris Brehmer of Kittleson &…
Transportation RadioHow Scenic America Works to Preserve Landscapes Nationwide
Episode Summary In this episode, Tziporah Feldman discusses the specific policy issues Scenic America addresses, such as the impact of undergrounding utility…
Transportation RadioStormwater Engineering and Erosion Control
Episode Summary In this podcast episode, Michael Perez – Brasfield & Gorrie associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Auburn University –…
Transportation RadioTackling Rural Transportation Challenges – Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works, Mohave County, Arizona
On this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works for Mohave County, Arizona, discusses the unique challenges and…
Transportation RadioSeville, Spain’s Bold Bike Lane Strategy – Manuel Calvo, Sustainability Consultant
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, sustainability mobility consultant Manuel Calvo discusses how Seville rapidly transformed into a bike-friendly…
Transportation RadioTalking Safety and Reauthorization with Garrett Eucalitto
Episode Summary The latest episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Garrett Eucalitto, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of…
Transportation RadioDesigning for Everyone – Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works, City of Las Vegas
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works for the City of Las Vegas, discusses the unique transportation challenges in…
Transportation RadioGauging the Impact of Extreme Precipitation on Infrastructure
Episode Summary In this episode, Ken Kunkel – principal research scholar at the North Carolina Institute of Climate Studies at North Carolina State University…
Transportation RadioNEPA : What Lies Ahead?
Episode Summary The latest episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Ted Boling, a partner with Perkins Coie, with over 30 years of public service…
Transportation RadioEngineering Better Bike Infrastructure: AASHTO Bike Guide with Bill Schultheiss and Katy Sawyer, Toole Design
Bill Schultheiss, P.E., Vice President and Director of Design and Engineering at Toole Design, and Katy Sawyer, P.E., Principal Engineer at Toole Design, join…
Transportation RadioNatalie Draisin, Director, North American Office, FIA Foundation – Perspectives on Global Road Safety
Natalie Draisin, Director of the North American Office and the United Nations Representative for the FIA Foundation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast…
Transportation RadioDavid Kriger, P.Eng., RPP, MCIP — Emerging Trends in Urban Goods Movement
David Kriger, principal of David Kriger Consultants, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss emerging trends in urban goods movement and how…
Transportation RadioWho You Gonna Call?
This episode of The Stream by AASHTO features Shawn Wilson – vice president-national highway business line leader for transportation and infrastructure at WSP…
Transportation RadioKaren Aspelin, P.E., PTOE, ITE International President — Perspectives on Leadership
Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE (F), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss her involvement with ITE and how it's culminated in her current position…
Transportation RadioWorking Together: Rethinking Arterials in the St. Louis Region
In this episode of The Stream by AASHTO, we explore the novel Blueprint for Arterials that is a partnership between Missouri DOT and East-West Gateway Council…
Transportation RadioCrash Responder Safety Week with Dale Picha, Texas DOT
Dale Picha, P.E., PTOE, Director of Transportation Operations for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) San Antonio District, joins the ITE Talks…
Transportation RadioTransportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency, Jacobs
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 RadioUnleashing the Past: The Role of Cadaver Dogs in Archaeology and Transportation Projects
Cadaver dogs play a crucial role in identifying buried remains and culturally sensitive artifacts during transportation projects. Their exceptional sense of…
Transportation RadioBrian Cronin, Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office – National V2X Deployment Plan
Brian Cronin, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation, joins the ITE Talks…
Transportation RadioQuiet Roads Ahead: Understanding and Managing Transportation Noise
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…
Transportation RadioEquity in the Transportation Profession and Beyond
Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Region for Toole Design, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to delve into issues…
Transportation RadioBalancing Infrastructure and Environment: Challenges and Solutions
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…
Transportation RadioFrom Student to Younger Member: Sam Harris, ITE Young Member of the Year, Georgia Department of Transportation
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…
Transportation RadioBalancing Infrastructure and Environment: NEPA’s Role in Transportation Projects
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) mandates federal agencies evaluate the environmental impacts of their actions, crucially influencing…
Transportation RadioWhat's New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD with Kathy Falk, Vice President, Kimley-Horn
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…
Transportation RadioKeeping New Jersey Moving – Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT
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…
Transportation RadioShadows in Motion: Emergency Management Post a Solar Eclipse with Illinois DOT
This episode marks the conclusion of a two-part series delving into effective management strategies during a solar eclipse. Specifically, we focus on emergency…
Transportation RadioRachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer, Caltrans – An Innovative Approach to Safety
Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss why the…
Transportation RadioShadows in Motion: Emergency Management During a Solar Eclipse
This 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…
Transportation RadioThe Power of Community Engagement in Transportation
Odessa 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…
Transportation RadioA Conversation with AASHTO President and Wisconsin DOT Secretary, Craig Thompson
As the newly elected president of AASHTO, Wisconsin DOT Secretary Craig Thompson is committed to fortifying the workforce to construct a modern and efficient…
Transportation RadioShailen Bhatt, FHWA Administrator – Safety, Leadership, and the Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and how it will impact…
Transportation RadioStop, Look, Listen: Engaging Communities to put Equity into Action
This episode concludes AASHTO's four-part series on equity, where we've focused on transportation professionals' work towards building an equitable…
Transportation RadioAlex Argudin, CEO, Miami Parking Authority – Parking Trends, Challenges, and Innovations
Alejandra "Alex" Argudin, CEO of the Miami Parking Authority in Florida, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about parking trends and challenges…
Transportation RadioBidding Farewell to ITE Executive Director and CEO Jeff Paniati
After 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…
Transportation RadioActive Transportation Reshaping Communities
This 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…
Transportation RadioGabe Klein, Executive Director, US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: Moving Transportation Electrification Forward in the US
Gabe Klein, Executive Director of the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about transportation…
Transportation RadioReconnecting Communities with ReConnect Rondo
This 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…
Transportation RadioPeople-Oriented Design: An International Perspective – Bas Govers, Senior Urban Mobility Consultant, Goudappel
Bas Govers, senior urban mobility consultant, Goudappel, The Netherlands, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to share insights on creating sustainably…
Transportation RadioThe Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Strategic Plans and Cooperative Growth
The Lehigh Planning Commission is a metropolitan planning organization that was created to provide planning services to Lehigh and Northampton counties while…
Transportation RadioWashington State DOT's Stormwater Management Innovations
In this episode of AASHTO's ETAP Podcast, Tony Bush, Stormwater Branch Manager in the Environmental Services Office at the Washington State Department of…
Transportation RadioFrom Student to Younger Member: ITE’s Roadmap to Success – Anamaria Torres, Sr. Transportation Engineer, Stantecc
ITE 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…