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Talking Michigan Transportation

Michigan Department of Transportation
Michigan Department Of Transportation
Michigan
MDOT
Transportation Funding
Electric Vehicles
Gordie Howe International Bridge
Traffic Safety
Distracted Driving
Mackinac Bridge
Economic Development
Public Transportation
Transportation
Road Funding
Detroit
Infrastructure
Public Engagement
Wildlife Crossings
Michigan Complete Streets Policy
Road Safety
Road User Charges

The Talking Michigan Transportation podcast features conversations with transportation experts inside and outside MDOT and will touch on anything and everything related to mobility, including rail, transit and the development of connected and automated vehicles.

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On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Amy Winn, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) administrator at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, talks about completion of the first of four components to fulfill long-time hopes... more

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It has been five years since adoption of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which, among many things, included federal funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Michigan was fortunate to receive $110 million of those fu... more

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A national effort, entitled the “Reimagining America’s Interstates” initiative, is collecting comments on new interstate facility suggestions, feedback on major upgrades needed on existing routes, and how the system can better meet the needs of the 2... more

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On this week’s edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, State Transportation Director Bradley C. Wieferich talks about the Fiscal Year 2027 budget agreement reached last week between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders.

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Recent Guests

Michael Townley
Engineer of Research, MDOT
Michigan Department of Transportation
Episode: How research informs transportation decisions
John Peracchio
Member of the State Transportation Commission, ITS expert
State Transportation Commission, Michigan
Episode: ITSA meetings to showcase transportation innovation in Detroit
Brian Sarkella
Michigan Chapter President for the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
ATSSA Michigan, Roe here in Michigan
Episode: Legislation aims to teach new drivers how to navigate work zones
Tom Robins
Advocate from Oklahoma focused on Work Zone Safe and related safety education
Work Zone Safe, previously with energy traffic and safety initiatives in Oklahoma
Episode: Legislation aims to teach new drivers how to navigate work zones
Elisha Wulff
MDOT planner overseeing maritime office and strategy
Michigan Department of Transportation
Episode: What we learned from a Michigan maritime policy panel
Amanda Novak
Resource Specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation
Michigan Department of Transportation
Episode: How MDOT is protecting people, animals and plants on Earth Day 2026
Bill Wahl
Associate Region Engineer, MDOT North Region
Michigan Department of Transportation
Episode: Historic flooding takes a toll on roads and bridges across Michigan
Jonathan Atkins
Executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association
Governors Highway Safety Association
Episode: Reprise: After a pandemic spike in crashes, 2025 stats show positive trends
Peter Salva-Lynan
Foundation Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Reprise: After a pandemic spike in crashes, 2025 stats show positive trends

Hosts

Jeff Cranston
Host focusing on transportation policy discussions and MDOT-related topics; appears across episodes with MDOT and policy affiliations.
Jeff Krantzen
Host with a focus on transportation policy, funding, and industry perspectives; often covers MDOT-related discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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These episodes are heavy on policy and funding details, which may appeal to pros but feel dense for casual listeners.
The show often features MDOT officials, which can be valuable for industry insiders but less so for casual mobility fans.
Some listeners may perceive a government-focus bias depending on guest mix.

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How research informs transportation decisions
Q: What stands out as a project with tangible safety benefits that the public might not immediately understand?
The rumble strips example demonstrates a clear safety impact, where a simple engineering feature reduces crashes and saves lives, a point that underscores why certain low-cost interventions are worth pursuing.
ITSA meetings to showcase transportation innovation in Detroit
Q: How does ITSA facilitate collaboration across private sector, government, and academia?
ITSA fosters real-world data sharing and joint initiatives, helping states like Michigan and Ohio deploy collaborative systems that improve road safety and efficiency while balancing proprietary concerns.
ITSA meetings to showcase transportation innovation in Detroit
Q: What progress and remaining challenges do you see for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs)?
Technology shows promise but maturity is uneven; higher SAE levels require more robust safety, data handling, and liability frameworks before widespread deployment; level 2+ is expanding, but higher levels face significant hurdles.
ITSA meetings to showcase transportation innovation in Detroit
Q: Could you briefly explain the fight over the 5.9 GHz spectrum and its impact on traffic safety vs. telecom interests?
The effort was to preserve spectrum for traffic safety, but telecom pressure to expand data capabilities led the FCC to open the spectrum for broader uses, shifting focus away from DSRC deployment despite Michigan's earlier leadership.
U.S. House makes progress on transportation funding
Q: Could you just talk, at the highest level, the things that stick out to you most?
Susan highlights the focus on bridges, program consolidation, improvements to environmental review, and a return to formula funding as key themes, with bipartisan cooperation noted as a positive trend.

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What is Talking Michigan Transportation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy-forward transportation show that centers on Michigan and broader U.S. mobility topics, including funding, safety, bridges, transit, and environmental aspects. Episodes frequently feature MDOT officials, policymakers, and industry experts discussing infrastructure financing, work-zone safety, regional transit coordination, maritime strategy, and evolving mobility tech such as EVs and autonomous systems. The mix of state-level planning, national safety trends, and cross-border infrastructure stories makes it a practical resource for professionals evaluating policy impact, project funding, and implementation challenges. A notable strength is connecting technical engineering and financial details to real-world transportation outcomes, ... more

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Recent guests on Talking Michigan Transportation include:

1. Michael Townley
2. John Peracchio
3. Brian Sarkella
4. Tom Robins
5. Elisha Wulff
6. Amanda Novak
7. Bill Wahl
8. Jonathan Atkins

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