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WV on the DOT

Transparency with and accountability to the public are vital to the West Virginia Department of Transportation as we continue to make fundamental changes to the way we work so that our whole system is more efficient, tax dollars are stretched further, and our infrastructure continues to get better (not worse) over time. Our dedication to transparency is apparent in our interactive roadwork map, our use of social media, press events, and other means of reaching out to let people know not only what

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WV on the DOT - 251 - Gehan Elsayed on Planning the...

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2025/06/05

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.

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WV on the DOT - 250 - Todd Rumbaugh on Summer...

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2025/05/29

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.

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WV on the DOT - 249 - Doug Kirk on Environmental...

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2025/05/22

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.

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WV on the DOT - 248 - Steven Noble on a New Bridge...

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2025/05/15

WV on the DOT - 248 - Steven Noble on a New Bridge Technology for West Virginia by WV on the DOT

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WV on the DOT - 247 - Natalie Holcomb on Job...

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2025/05/08

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is hiring for many career types and has summer co-op opportunities as well. Natalie Holcomb, Career Services Manager, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the steps you can take in planning a career with WVDOT --- applying may be easier than you think!

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31:45

WV on the DOT - 246 - Mike Dodd on Bicycle Safety Month

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2025/05/01

From basic transportation to the best of summer fun, bicycles are everywhere. West Virginia Division of Highways works to make our projects more bicycle friendly, Mike Dodd joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to recognize National Bike Month and ask that drivers Share the Road.

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26:42

WV on the DOT - 245 - Randall Randolph on Surviving a...

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2025/04/24

While patching a pothole on a January night, Randall Randolph was severely injured in a West Virginia work zone crash. Randall joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share his story, and words of encouragement to WVDOT workers around the state.

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30:16

WV on the DOT - 244 - Jason Pizatella on Partnership...

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2025/04/17

Jason Pizatella, Executive Director of the Contractor's Association of West Virginia, joins us this week on WV on the DOT to share insight on the partnership between the contracting industry and WVDOT, the importance of safe work zones, and the busy construction season ahead.

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WV on the DOT -243- Jacob Bumgarner on Being Named...

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2025/04/10

From safe work zones to square pothole patches, the State Highway Engineer has a unique role in West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of HIghways. As Jacob Bumgarner, P.E., steps into the State Highway Engineer role he takes a moment to join us as this week's guest on WV on the DOT podcast.

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WV on the DOT - 242 - Live from WVDOT's 24th Annual...

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2025/04/01

Middle, high school and college students, parents, siblings, teachers, professors, contest volunteers.... this week's WV on the DOT podcast was recorded live at WVDOT's 24th Annual West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest. It's a family event and a WVDOT tradition, so share it with any teachers and students who may want to join us next year.

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WV on the DOT - 241 - Live from West Virginia...

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2025/03/27

Each spring, the West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO brings together professionals from around West Virginia for a learning and networking opportunity. This week's WV on the DOT podcast was recorded live from WVDOT's work zone safety awareness booth at EXPO.

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WV on the DOT - 240 - Charles Swart with a Northern...

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2025/03/20

From the Wheeling Streetscape Project to Route 2, from gaining ground on road slips to milling and filling potholes, West Virginia Division of Highways it's a busy spring in the northern panhandle. Charles Swart, P.E., Engineering Director for WVDOH District 6 joins us this week on WV on the DOT to provide an update.

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WV on the DOT - 239 - Jonathan Schaffer on Working...

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2025/03/13

A Senator, a citizen, a technician studying how how asphalt binds together, an engineer, and the Mayor of a town may each have a question or part of an answer on the very same mile of road. Jonathan Schaffer, Executive Administrator of Government Relations in the Secretary of Transportation's office, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the effective flow of accurate information that keeps highway projects on the road to completion.

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WV on the DOT - 238 - Ryland Musick on Flood Cleanup...

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2025/03/06

As flood cleanup continues in the southern part of the state, Ryland Musick, P.E., District 10 Engineer, joins us as a guest on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about flood clean up efforts, and provide an update on area construction projects.

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WV on the DOT - 237 - Randy Damron on Celebrating a...

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2025/02/27

Randy Damron recently retired from his post as part of WVDOT's Public Relations Division leadership team and Event Director. From the AASHTO Transcomm Skills Award winning Wellsburg Bridge Opening Ceremony, to cutting a ribbon with a Shay 5 locomotive on Cass Scenic Railroad's Trout Run Bridge, to starting this podcast 237 weekly shows ago... Randy joins us as a guest this week to reminisce on a career worth remembering.

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WV on the DOT - 236 - Ted Whitmore on Transportation...

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2025/02/19

In emergencies from the flooding in southern West Virginia this past weekend, to Amber Alerts, WVDOT's Traffic Engineering Division and its Traffic Management Center play a vital role in keeping the public and first responders informed. Ted Whitmore, P.E., Director of Traffic Engineering Division, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share information on keeping accurate information flowing at critical times.

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WV on the DOT - 235 - Earl Gaskins Pothole Patching...

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2025/02/13

As winter continues, WVDOH crews in North Central West Virginia and around the state are using the days between snow storms to patch potholes. Earl Gaskins, District 4 Manager, joins Jennifer and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share how they're keeping their spirits up and the work moving forward through the challenging winter months.

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WV on the DOT - 234 - Jake Bumgarner Talks Potholes...

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2025/02/06

Snow, rain, melting snow, ice --- people, roads and mountains agree --- this stuff is difficult! Jacob Bumgarner, P.E., Chief Engineer of Special Programs/Acting Chief Engineer of District Operations, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about winter pothole patching and the impact of the spring thaw on the mountains above and below our roads.

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WV on the DOT - 233 - Steven Holmes Talks Winter Road...

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2025/01/30

Forty degree weather is welcome compared to zero, but both contribute to potholes on our West Virginia roads. Steven Holmes, Acting Maintenance Manager in WVDOH's District One, joins Jennifer and Rusty on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about how crews manage potholes through the winter to protect drivers and the other types of road work happening on warmer winter days.

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WV on the DOT - 232 - Todd Rumbaugh on Being Named...

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2025/01/23

Governor Morrisey recently named Todd Rumbaugh, P.E., as Secretary of Transportation. Todd joins Jennifer and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk eastern Kanawha County, work zone safety and a look ahead.

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