WV on the DOT

WVDOH and the citizens we serve all alike in two big ways; we love our cars and we hate potholes. District 1 Manager, Arlie Matney, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to describe our strategy for turning those ugly potholes we all detest into smooth roads ahead. How can you help? Karen Saunders, District 2 Citizens Response Coordinator, also joins us to describe what she...

Dave Cramer, P.E., joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk Industrial Access Roads, Public Private Partnership, art on WVDOH right of ways and working together to build opportunities for West Virginia.

Any podcast series on demystifying state government must include internal audits, right? This week, Randy Wade, Director of the WVDOT Auditing Division joins Randy (Damron) and Jennifer for our WV on the DOT podcast. Auditing is a good thing for an agency, and divisions within WVDOT are actually requesting to be audited! But why?

Did you know that West Virginian's can now take the knowledge test for a learners permit online? Do you know why the new driver's licenses look so different? Natalie Holcomb, with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, addresses these topics and more on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.

When West Virginia Division of Highways implemented the Classification and Compensation Career Plan, it had positive effects throughout the agency on everything from hiring employees quickly, to retaining and training. Now the plan is being extended to all West Virginia Department of Transportation agencies. H. Julian Woods, J.D., joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to ex...

Secretary of Transportation Jimmy Wriston joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to commend the men and women working around the clock to clear snow and ice, to talk projects and explain infrastructure programs, and even to address a few Facebook comments. WV on the DOT encourages listeners to write in and share questions for your Department of Transportation; write to DOTpo...

In a roadway emergency or weather event, how does WVDOH know what's happening on the ground statewide? Jim Lambert, manager of the WVDOH Transportation Management Center, joins Randy and Jennifer to talk technology, communication and teamwork on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.

How do the proper resources make a difference for workers struggling to do the best they can with what they have? How do you get consistent quality work in all regions of the state? Joe Pack, P.E., Deputy State Highway Engineer of District Operations, joins Randy and Jennifer this week on WV on the DOT to answer these and other questions.

2021 was a dynamic year for the West Virginia Department of Transportation, and likewise for our WV on the DOT podcast, an interactive, informal weekly chat where guests from throughout our agency and sister agencies can share information and answer questions from the public we serve. On this week's show, Randy and Jennifer take a look back at some of the special guests we featured throughout 2021...

How do you extend the life of a bridge? Why can't you trim trees in the summer? What happens when there's a storm on Christmas? Jake Bumgarner, P.E., Director of the Operations Division, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about everything maintenance.

West Virginia Department of Transportation is different --- but how? Why? Changes are starting to show on the ground; what's next? Secretary of Transportation, Jimmy Wriston, P.E., joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast for a look back at 2021 and a look ahead to 2022.

West Virginia Division of Highways has picked up the pace since Alan Reed, P.E., stepped into his role as State Highway Engineer in March of 2020. The smooth roads speak for themselves, but what's around the next corner? Alan joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast for a little insight on what's around the bend.

You've heard about changes that make it possible for WVDOH to hire employees swiftly and train them well. What about the day-to-day relationship between the organization and its people? Motivation, work ethic, ownership of ones work --- these are things that make a real difference on the ground every day. Jonathan Schaffer joins Randy and Jennifer as this week's guest on our WV on the DOT podcast...

The Thanksgiving episode of our WV on the DOT podcast features Kathy Rushworth, P.E., District 1 Maintenance Engineer with preparations for driving safely in snow. WVDOH plow drivers are ready, and when snow and ice arrive they will be working 12 hours shifts helping us "weather" every storm.

One was burned and flooded but is still a part of the national highway system. One has the longest segmental box girder span in North America. Many are award winning; each is unique. In Part 2 of our Special Feature on West Virginia's Signature Bridges, State Bridge Engineer Tracy Brown, P.E., joins Randy and Jennifer with the fun facts, historical tales, and amazing engineering techniques that ma...

With the southbound lanes of the final 14.6 mile section of Route 35 now open to traffic and the northbound lanes opening in the coming days, this week's WV on the DOT podcast features a look back at the completion of that project along with a look ahead at Corridor H, with another section recently moved forward in the November 9 bid letting. Cliff Farley and Tommy Collins join Randy and Jennifer...

Secretary of Transportation Jimmy Wriston, P.E. and Deputy State Highway Engineer Greg Bailey, P.E., join Randy and Jennifer for a special WV on the DOT podcast.... after 53 years, the final 4 lane section of Route 35 is complete.

What was the toll on the Wheeling Suspension Bridge for a wagon with six horses? Tracy Brown, State Bridge Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on our WV on the DOT podcast this week for part one of a two-part special on West Virginia's Signature Bridges. And what's the highest interstate bridge? Find out!

Want to work for WVDOH? Wondering about training? Want to buy a dump truck? This week, Jeff Pifer, Director of the Equipment Division, joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to talk about new equipment, old equipment and opportunities for you.

If you drive the West Virginia Turnpike often, this week's WV on the DOT guest has news for you! Listen as Jeff Miller, Director of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, joins Randy and Jennifer to keep you updated on everything Turnpike.

Secretary of Transportation, Jimmy Wriston, P.E., and State Highway Engineer, Alan Reed, P.E., join Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to take a look at the progress of the Roads to Prosperity program in the four years since West Virginian's voters approved the bond vote by 73%. A lot has changed in those four years.

Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood counties make up West Virginia Division of Highways District 3. What's happening there? Justin Smith, P.E., District 3 Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on the 60th episode of our WV on the DOT podcast to talk paving, slip repairs and other projects.

How do you plan and prioritize 36,000 miles of road maintenance and 7,000 bridges over 30 years? The man to ask is Chris Kinsey! Chris joins Randy and Jennifer on the 59th episode of our WV on the DOT podcast to explain WVDOT's Long Range Transportation Plan. Also on this week's show, Steve Cole, a retiring engineer with 30 years of experience, offers insight and words of encouragement for the peo...

Cindy Butler, Director of the State Rail Authority, understands teamwork with other state agencies. Working together for all of West Virginia, Butler is moving state rail forward. She joins Randy, Jennifer and guest host Bob on the 58th episode of WV on the DOT podcast.

This week's WV on the DOT podcast has two special features. State Bridge Engineer, Tracy Brown, P.E. joins Randy and Jennifer to talk about keeping West Virginia's bridges safe, and retiring Secretary of Transportation, Byrd White, shares a special message for his WVDOT family -- the people he's come to know in his work the past two and a half years. WVDOT has a special message for Byrd as well---...