WV on the DOT

Season 1, Episode 2 - One Year in the Driver's Seat by WV on the DOT

Breaking down everything you need to know about Snow Removal and Ice Control (SRIC). West Virginia's terrain can be a handful, and keeping it safe during winter takes a massive, coordinated effort. Whether you're a longtime listener or just pulling up for the first time, we are thrilled to announce the official re-launch of WV on the DOT.

In a statewide agency of many types of profession, groundwork for a robust training program is vital. Bonita Mitchell and Kelley McClannahan join us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about designing trainings which keep employees ready to learn.

The Governor's Highway Safety Program is about saving lives. This week, Jack McNeely, Director of GHSP, joins us on WV on the DOT to talk about all things from raising awareness of the importance of seatbelts, to eliminating distracted driving, to working with our law enforcement partners to keep everyone safe on the road.

Transportation systems include drivers, roads, signs, pedestrians, signals, deer, bears and everything! Marsha Mays, Strategic Safety Planning and Analysis Engineer, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk design of Safe Systems.

WV on the DOT - 268 - Bryan Bush a Teacher's Perspective on the West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest by WV on the DOT

From race cars, to snow plows, to a trailer hauling a Gradall, Mike Simpson can drive it all! This week, Mike joins us on our WV on the DOT podcast to share insight about building the skills that keep West Virginia's equipment operators safe. If you are inspired by Mike, share similar interests and would like to develop them into a career, come join our workforce. Visit transportation.wv.gov and c...

As West Virginia Division of Highways snow plow drivers are preparing equipment and routes for snow, District 1 Engineer, Travis Knighton, P.E., joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about snow and upcoming maintenance work around the region.

WVDOT works closely with its partners in the engineering consulting industry on projects of all sizes, all around the state. Each fall, the Joint Transportation Forum brings us together for a day of learning. This week, WV on the DOT goes live to the ACEC Joint Transportation Forum to talk to guests about what comes next.

WVDOT works closely with its partners from across the contracting industry on projects of all types, but one thing all work zones have in common is the need for increased attention and reduced speed. Jason Pizatella, President of the Contractor's Association of West Virginia, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk work zone awareness. Also on this episode, we celebrate wins at AASHT...

WV on the DOT - 263 - Matt Crum on Construction and the State Highway Engineer's Office by WV on the DOT

WV on the DOT - 262 - Doug Kirk on Environmental Stewardship and Cooperation in the State Highway Engineer's Office by WV on the DOT

WV on the DOT - 261 - Jacob Bumgarner on What's Next for the State Highway Engineer's Office by WV on the DOT

From culverts, to bridge preservation, to mowing, to snow removal, much planning goes into operations with the West Virginia Division of Highways. Nathan Thomas, P.E., joins us this week on our WV on the DOT podcast to talk about his new role as Deputy State Highway Engineer of Operations.

Before orange cones and fresh asphalt comes project development. Ed Compton, P.E., recently retired from the Federal Highway Administration and joining West Virginia Department of Transportation as Deputy State Highway Engineer of Development, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about project development, state and federal funding, and solving problems without creating them.

WV on the DOT - 258 - Tracy Brown on the Past, Present and Future of the Eugene A Carter Memorial Bridge by WV on the DOT

With the new roundabout on Jefferson Road and the graceful Dr. George Keller Memorial Bridge swooping overhead, Perry Keller joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about planning the project and the legacy of his father, for whom the bridge is named.

You have a question on a specific road; you call 833-WVROADS. Jennifer Goodwin and Griffin Holstein join us as this week's guests on WV on the DOT to share the process of getting the answer to your question back to you in seven days or less.

What's it like to be a WVDOT Summer Co-Op? Summer Co-Ops are at work alongside permanent employees throughout the agency; they're on the road, they're learning about finance, they're studying bridge design, and our WV on the DOT podcast guest this week, Marshall University senior Tre Hyre, is working with our Human Resources recruiting team.

Even in this heat, West Virginia Department of Transportation workers are paving roads around the state, cleaning up from recent floods, rebuilding and maintaining the state's infrastructure. On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Brent, Jennifer, Troy and Rusty share news from around the state and a shout out to everyone who is working together to keep West Virginia moving this summer.

As West Virginia's northern panhandle and north central regions clean up from the devastating flash flooding earlier this week, Earl Gaskins, District 4 Manager, Mike Daley, District 3 Manager and Brian Kucish, P.E., District 6 Engineer, join us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the partnerships between agencies, first responders and communities that make clean up possible.

Training and staff development have an effect on every aspect of every employee's work. Building a capable workforce for an efficient Department of Transportation is no small feat and this week Monica Ashford and Jennifer Ballard join us on WV on the DOT to talk about how they meet this challenge.

In prioritizing what's next to maintain 7,000 bridges, there are many factors to consider. Gehan Elsayed, Ph. D., P.E., Chief Engineer of Planning and Program Implementation, joins us this week on WV on the DOT to talk about planning West Virginia's bridge program.

West Virginia Department of Transportation begun its podcast in the summer of 2020 and has been sharing our story in the real voices of our employees, and partners throughout state government, consulting and contracting. Secretary Rumbaugh joins us on the 250th episode to talk about WVDOT's priorities going into summer 2025.

In building and maintaining roads, engineers have to work within the environment. Doug Kirk, P.E., Chief Engineer of Environmental Compliance and Interim Director of the Technical Support Division, joins WV on the DOT podcast this week to talk about maintaining the balance between what's there and what's being built.