MaineDOT

Spillin’ the D-O-T

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We’re here to pull back the curtain on what MaineDOT does and how every role fits into the bigger picture. In each episode, guests will ”spill the tea” on the latest projects, initiatives, and behind-the-scenes happenings across the all of our departments. Whether you’re part of the MaineDOT team or just curious about how we keep Maine moving, you’ll find insights, stories, and a few surprises along the way.

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7. Meet Our Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Ben Foster 27.05.2026 19:15

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we sit down with MaineDOT’s Bridge Maintenance Engineer Ben Foster, a self-proclaimed “bridge nerd," to talk about what it really takes to keep nearly 4,000 bridges safe across the state. FMI: mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support and Engagement Team Thanks for listening! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights into t...

6. Wildlife Crossings 20.10.2025 35:42

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we sit down with the Environmental Department to discuss how MaineDOT designs its roads with wildlife in mind. From moose and deer to frogs and beavers, we explore how engineering and field science come together to create crossings that keep both animals and drivers out of harm’s way. mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support a...

5. Meet the Director of Planning, Jennifer Grant 18.09.2025 14:37

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we sit down with Jenn Grant, Director of Planning at the Maine Department of Transportation. Jen shares her journey at MaineDOT, offers insight into the planning bureau’s wide-ranging responsibilities, highlights meaningful community partnerships, and reflects on her favorite projects. mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Suppor...

4. Innovation at MaineDOT 13.08.2025 18:47

In this episode of Spillin' the D-O-T, we chat with Jeff Pulver, Director of Research and Innovation, and Dawn Bickford, Innovation Coordinator at MaineDOT. They discuss how innovative ideas, big and small, are helping make work safer and more efficient across the state. From removing workers from roadways with new tech to using drones for lighting and building better tools to track contracts, inn...

3. Meet the Director of Project Development, Todd Pelletier 17.07.2025 13:50

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we chat with Todd Pelletier, Director of Project Development at the Maine Department of Transportation. With over three decades of experience at MaineDOT, Todd explains to us what it means to "deliver the program". He also shares how a shift from pre-med to engineering led him to a lifelong career shaping Maine’s infrastructure. mainedot.gov/podcast Presented...

2. Meet the Director of Maintenance & Operations, Kyle Hall 12.06.2025 17:48

In this episode of Spillin’ the D-O-T, we chat with Kyle Hall, Director of Maintenance and Operations at the Maine Department of Transportation. From snowplows to ferries, railroads to safety protocols, Kyle walks us through the massive scope of Maintenance and Operations. Kyle shares his journey starting from civil engineering school in Orono to eventually leading one of the most critical bureaus...

1. Setting Speed Limits 30.05.2025 29:40

We're joined by MaineDOT’s Chief Engineer Joyce Taylor, Director of MaineDOT’s Research and Innovation Office Jeff Pulver, and MaineDOT’s Traffic Engineer Steve Landry to discuss how MaineDOT sets speed limits. mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support and Engagement Team Thanks for listening! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights into the people and opera...