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The Driving Force

Louisiana Transportation Research Center

A transportation podcast produced by the Louisiana Transportation Research Center. Hosts Todd Blount and Garrett Wheat highlight what and who is driving change in Louisiana transportation.

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Episode 10: Patrick Frazier, Hannah Boggs, & Will Ritter

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2025/04/22

Three members of LTRC's Internal Training Team- Patrick Frazier, Hannah Boggs, and Will Ritter- join Todd and Garrett to share more about their important work with DOTD construction personnel across Louisiana, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and effectiveness.LTRC | Facebook | Linktree

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00:14:44

Episode 09: Rebecca Rizzutto

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2025/04/08

Rebecca Rizzutto, LTRC's External Training Director, joins Todd and Garrett to for an engaging conversation about our ongoing outreach initiatives to Louisiana's K-12 educators, specifically the acclaimed AASHTO Stem Outreach Solutions program.

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00:20:23

Episode 08: LTC 25 Recap with Mark Chenevert

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2025/03/25

The 2025 Louisiana Transportation Conference is in the books! On this episode, DOTD’s Contract Services Administrator, Mark Chenevert, joins Todd and Garrett to discuss several highlights from this year’s conference, as well as the reasons he looks forward to participating each time it is offered.

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00:22:17

Episode 07: Courtney Dupre & Haley Ortiz

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2025/03/11

Two members of Louisiana's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), Courtney Dupre and Haley Ortiz, join Todd and Garrett to discuss several exciting upcoming initiatives and opportunities for local transportation officials across Louisiana.

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00:14:09

Episode 06: Emily Wolfe

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2025/02/25

Emily Wolfe, LTRC's Public Information Director, joins Todd and Garrett for Episode 06 of The Driving Force. In their conversation, Emily reflects on over two decades of change and growth at LTRC, especially in the areas of communication and publications. She also highlights several upcoming training opportunities organized and hosted by the LTRC team.

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00:24:19

Episode 05: Kirk Wales

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2025/02/11

Kirk Wales, LTRC's Structured Training Program Manager and head of our Internal Training Team, joins Todd and Garrett to discuss how he and his team contribute to the workforce development efforts of DOTD's 4,000+ statewide employees.⁠www.ltrc.lsu.edu⁠

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00:16:16

Episode 04: Dr. Marcus Sylvas

The Driving Force ·

2025/01/28

Dr. Marcus Sylvas, LTRC's Leadership Development Program Manager, joins Todd and Garrett to share how he is engaging and equipping hundreds of DOTD leaders across Louisiana through a series of development courses. www.ltrc.lsu.edu

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00:15:34

Episode 02: Stacey Wilton

The Driving Force ·

2025/01/14

Stacey Wilton, LTRC's Education Outreach Program Manager, joins Todd and Garrett for the Episode 02 of The Driving Force. In their conversation, Stacey shares about two exciting programs providing hands-on experience and opportunities to rising young engineers across Louisiana. ⁠www.ltrc.lsu.edu⁠ ⁠www.ltrc.lsu.edu/ltc_25 www.ltrc.lsu.edu/co_op www.ltrc.lsu.edu/erdp stacey.wilton@la.gov

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00:15:53

Episode 03: Dynah Capone

The Driving Force ·

2025/01/14

Dynah Capone, Director of the Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), joins Todd and Garrett for Episode 03 of The Driving Force. In their conversation, Dynah provides an overview of how she and her LTAP team are engaging and equipping local government officials across Louisiana with transportation training opportunities and resources.⁠⁠www.ltrc.lsu.edu⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.ltrc.lsu.edu/ltc_25⁠ www.ltrc.lsu.edu/ltap

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00:17:07

Episode 01: Dr. Mary Leah Coco

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2025/01/14

Dr. Mary Leah Coco, LTRC's Associate Director of Technology Transfer and Training, joins Todd and Garrett for the inaugural episode of The Driving Force. In their conversation, Mary Leah provides an overview of LTRC's expansive efforts to train the transportation workforce of Louisiana and beyond. www.ltrc.lsu.edu www.ltrc.lsu.edu/ltc_25

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