Interviews with transportation newsmakers by transportation journalist Bernie Wagenblast.
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Episode Summary In this episode, Alissa Fadden – wildlife connectivity project manager for The Nature Conservancy in New York – and Chris Slesar, environmental resources coordinator at the Vermont Agency of Transportation , join The Stream by AASHTO podcast to discuss “Highways and Habitats, ” a video training series that helps bridge the gap between road ecology and habitat connectivity. The pair…
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation , ITE Global District Director Farukh Ijaz, PE , shares his inspiring journey from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to becoming a transportation leader and entrepreneur in the United States. Farukh reflects on how relationships, mentorship, and a passion for transportation shaped both his career and the growth of Consulting Services USA . He also discusses his…
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 difficulties experienced by his wheelchair-bound wife, inspired him to form his company, Spark Access . Hejl dives into how those personal experiences pushed him to advocate for the mobility needs of the disabled – especially in terms of how…
In this special anniversary episode, host Bernie Wagenblast and ITE Executive Director and CEO Steve Kuciemba celebrate 10 years of ITE Talks Transportation . Together, they reflect on a decade of conversations with industry leaders whose insights have helped shape discussions on transportation safety, transportation systems operations and management, emerging technologies, and other critical…
Episode Summary The latest episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Russell McMurry – commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation – discussing his emphasis areas as 2025-2026 president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ; emphasis areas focused on safety, National Environmental Policy Act or NEPA compliance, ways to improve project…
Laurie Matkowski , PMP, Planning Practice Lead at GFT , joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to explore the evolving world of transportation operations and TSMO. From managing everyday mobility to preparing for global mega-events like the FIFA World Cup , Laurie shares insights on the critical role of alignment, technology, and human decision-making in keeping systems running smoothly. The…
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 retain the next generation of transportation professionals. From the power of mentorship and storytelling to the importance of early STEM exposure and alternative career pathways, Rensel draws on nationwide workforce development efforts…
In this episode, Darlene Goehl – research engineer and research group lead at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute – explains how new infrastructure being developed in Texas can help prevent thousands of monarch butterfly deaths as they migrate across busy roads in North America. Episode Notes In this podcast episode, Darlene Goehl joins ‘The Stream by AASHTO’ to discuss the joint work of the…
In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation , host Bernie Wagenblast speaks with Bryan Jones , Assistant City Manager for the City of Menifee, California , about how a Safe System Approach at the local level moves beyond traditional traffic safety strategies to examine how roadway design affects public health, emergency response, municipal budgets, and overall livability. Jones, coauthor of the…
Michael Sanderson —CEO of Sanbell and 2018 ITE International President—shares how his “people first” philosophy has shaped his career and his approach to building strong teams on this episode of ITE Talks Transportation . He explains that leadership in technical fields isn’t about command-and-control, but about setting a clear vision, building culture, and trusting experts to deliver. Sanderson…