Behind The Barrels

This month we’re talking about ways that ODOT helps save taxpayers money. From an often misunderstood road treatment to bridges that have county engineers beaming! First. I talked to Chris Hughes, the district deputy director out at district 1, about a process called chip seal, that is routinely used to add life to a road before it degrades to the point of replacement. Then, Muskingum county engin...

This month I’m focusing on ODOT’s District 11, introducing you to some of its leadership and letting you know about projects in the area and fun events that you can take advantage of this summer. First, I interviewed District Deputy Director Tom Corey and, as a former truck driver, we talked about what’s driven his career. Then, I caught up with Public Information Officer Lauren Barrell, to talk a...

May is Scenic Byways month, and that’s the perfect occasion to start planning your Ohio summer road trips. In this episode I talk to Matt Maclaren, director of Ohio Find It Here, about some of the best places to road trip to in Ohio. Then I chat with Bruce Hull, the designer of the official Ohio map. Last, I talk about some of my favorite strange Ohio town names.  00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Ohio F...

Here’s what we’re talking about this month. We find out about a statewide program called Rides to Community Immunity, which helps those without means of travel get the Covid vaccine. We share a story about how distracted driving affected an Ohio family and they’re doing to spread the word about paying attention on the road. And finally, how an Ohio county garage keeps safety a top priority. April...

This month we have a civil conversation about the Civil Rights Transportation Symposium, we meet District Six’s first female deputy director and we talk some trash about Ohio’s litter problem. 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Civil Rights Transportation Symposium 11:15 - Meet District 6 Deputy Director, Lori Duguid 17:47 - Talking trash about Ohio’s litter problem 28:18 - Outro If you have questions or story...

Welcome to the February 2021 edition of Transcript Radio. I’m Mike Lovins from ODOT’s central office communications team, and I’m happy to be your host. This month I’m talking to ODOT Director, Jack Marchbanks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, followed by Highway safety program manager, Michelle May, who discusses the alarming crash trends we’re seeing here in Ohio. 00:00 - Intro 00...

In this premier episode, I talk to Matt and Erin of The Loop, our newest AD, Mitch Blackford and Tik Tok sensation, Sir Yacht. 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - The Loop 12:39 - ODOT Assistant Director Mitch Blackford 20:37 - Sir Yacht 39:29 - Outro If you have questions, comments or ideas for the podcast, please send them to michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov