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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 - 191 - Llive from the West Virginia...

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2024/04/11

Students, teachers, college professors, highway engineers; all are guests on this week's WV on the DOT podcast. Working together, the West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest bridges the gap between middle and high school, college, and careers in West Virginia. It's a proud WVDOT tradition, and something to be proud of.

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48:49

WV on the DOT - 190 - Live from the Operations...

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2024/04/05

To inspire nearly 6,000 employees working to catch up the long underfunded maintenance on the sixth largest highway system in the country requires team building. This week's WV on the DOT podcast takes you behind the scenes at the Operations, Equipment and Environmental Conference where messages are being shared for what to tackle next.

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31:47

WV on the DOT - 189 - Jack McNeely and Amy Boggs...

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2024/03/28

The Governor's Highway Safety Program works to ensure safety for motorists around the state with campaigns including motorcycle safety, seatbelt use, and avoiding distracted driving. This week, Jack McNeely, Director of the Governor's Highway Safety Program, and Amy Boggs, DMV Highway Safety Division Director, join us on WV on the DOT to talk about the human element behind the campaigns.

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50:45

WV on the DOT - 188 - Live from Expo 2024

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2024/03/21

WV on the DOT podcast is on the road this week at the West Virginia Construction and Design Expo, talking with guests who stopped by the WVDOT Work Zone Safety Awareness table. Special thanks to extra special guest host, Carrie Hodousek, Metronews, who stopped by.

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30:54

WV on the DOT - 187 - Scott Eplin on Fixing Broken...

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2024/03/14

In 2021, West Virginia had 2,300 road slips and slides in need of repair; today that number is 506. When a mountain crumbles, the road crumbles too. How are we gaining ground (literally) and fixing broken mountains? Scott Eplin joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to explain.

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32:16

WV on the DOT - 186 - Dawna Skaggs Auditing the WVDOT

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2024/03/08

The Auditing Division serves a crucial function for keeping West Virginia Department of Transportation running efficiently. Dawna Skaggs and her management team join us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the internal auditing process.

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31:55

WV On The DOT - 185 - Secretaries ReidSmith And...

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2024/03/01

Secretary Randall Reid-Smith and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History have a vital role in the development of projects by West Virginia Department of Transportation. On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Secretary Reid-Smith and Secretary Wriston describe the cooperation between the two agencies.

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27:37

WV On The DOT - 184 - Natasha White And Natalie...

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2024/02/23

With an increase in road projects all over West Virginia, it's easier than ever to get a job with WVDOT. Natasha White and Natalie Holcomb join our WV on the DOT podcast this week to talk about job fairs around the state, and the streamlined hiring process so you can start your new career fast! If you're considering working with WVDOT, there are more job types available than you might think -- visit the transportation.wv.gov website to find out more.

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29:04

WV On The DOT - 183 - Robbie Morris Corridor H...

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2024/02/16

When we talk of Corridor H we talk about building it, but how will everything from tourism to traffic flow benefit when it's done? Robbie Morris, Corridor H Highway Authority, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the future --- once Corridor H is built.

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WV On The DOT - 182 - Rusty Roten And Arlie Matney...

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2024/02/12

In the spring of 2019, Governor Justice demanded that WVDOT return to its roots and focus on improving secondary maintenance. Pavers, drills, and tractor mowers later, Rusty Roten and Arlie Matney join us as guests on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about their roles in the Governor's Secondary Roads Initiative and what's next.

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WV On The DOT - 181 - Operation R.I.P. Potholes

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2024/02/02

Potholes form in winter when asphalt plants are closed, but this winter Governor Justice and WVDOT are fighting back, with Operation R.I.P. Potholes. Working in partnership with asphalt plants around the state, some plants have reopened to make hot asphalt available for more lasting repairs. We share some details on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.

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WV On The DOT - 180 - Todd Rumbaugh Winter Work Zones...

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2024/01/25

Winter means salt and... work zones! On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Todd Rumbaugh, Chief Engineer of Construction, joins us to talk about what winter work zones mean for drivers and workers; while Jake Bumgarner, Special Programs Engineer, shares insight on how WVDOT stores its massive supply of salt.

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WV On The DOT - 179 - Jeremy Casto On CenForce

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2024/01/18

Responsible for the Babcock State Park Trail (Babydog Falls) and Trout Run Bridge projects last year, WVDOT's Central Forces group travels around the state to complete some of the most challenging and out of the ordinary projects. Jeremy Casto joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk CenForce.

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WV On The DOT - 178 - Doug Kirk And Katrina High On...

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2024/01/11

Environmental stewardship is more than just compliance. Doug Kirk and Katrina High join our WV on the DOT podcast this week to talk about the ways WVDOT is working to be good stewards of our environment as we move forward with road construction projects around the state, including the much anticipated Corridor H.

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WV On The DOT - 177 - Stevie Johnson Bridge Inspections

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2024/01/05

This week, Steven Johnson, P.E., who oversees WVDOH's bridge inspection program, joins our WV on the DOT podcast to provide an update on the ongoing repairs to the Jennings Randolph Bridge (Chester) and inspection plan for the Market Street Bridge (Steubenville.) Bridge inspectors work all year, in all weather, to meet aggressive deadlines and ensure every bridge in West Virginia is safe.

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WV On The DOT - 176 - Podcast Year In Review

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2023/12/28

2023 was a year full of wonderful podcast guests; from former Secretaries of Transportation, to guests recorded live at events around the state. On this week's WV on the DOT, we take a look back at some of those guests as we look forward to another year.

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WV On The DOT - 175 - Secretary Wriston On 2023 And A...

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2023/12/21

From Corridor H to the Grant Street Bridge, and all around the state, 2023 was a noteworthy year for WVDOT. Secretary Wriston joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to highlight the year and take a look ahead at 2024.

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WV On The DOT - 174 - King Coal - The Bridge To...

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2023/12/14

Governor Justice joined West Virginia Department of Transportation on Wednesday, December 13, on the Christine West Memorial Bridge to cut a ribbon on the new three mile stretch of King Coal Highway, from Airport Road to John Nash Boulevard, near Bluefield.

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WV On The DOT - 173 - Michelle Oxley And Taylor Boone...

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2023/12/08

What you can measure, you can manage. Michelle Oxley and Taylor Boone join us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about how the Performance Management Division measures and tracks results across all WVDOT Divisions and Districts to improve everything from the quality of the work to the efficiency of the agency.

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32:43

WV On The DOT - 172 - Joe Pack On Snow Plow Operations

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2023/12/01

Snow plow drivers work in two 12 hour shifts until roads are clear. But did you know they may repeat the same route throughout the entire shift? How are plow schedules structured? Joe Pack, Chief Engineer of District Operations, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to describe the work and what it takes to choose this challenging career.

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