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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
Wildlife Crossings
Economic Development
Public Transportation
Transportation
Road Funding
Detroit
Infrastructure
Work Zone Safety
Public Engagement
Michigan Complete Streets Policy
Public Safety

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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A bill introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, the Protecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms Act (PLOWS Act), would exempt snowplows used by state and local government agencies from federal diesel emission regulations as other e... more

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Research indicates as many as 2 million vehicles collide with large wildlife in the United States each year, resulting in as many as 200 human deaths, more than 26,000 injuries and billions of dollars in property damage.

Officials in Michigan hope t... more

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As this year’s road construction season draws to a close, this week’s edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast focuses on some of the major Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects nearing completion on state trunklines.

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Just before the U.S. Senate recessed at the end of September, leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee introduced what is being called the most comprehensive permitting bi... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Novak
Resource specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation
Michigan Department of Transportation
Episode: Reprise: Study moving forward to prevent vehicle-wildlife crashes
Gregg Brunner
Chief operations officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Michigan Department of Transportation
Episode: A look at project milestones as 2026 construction season winds down
Zach Rable
Federal policy specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation
Michigan Department of Transportation
Episode: Senate seeks to expedite permitting, environmental review
Tim Gates
Professor of environmental and civil engineering at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Calls mount for more e-bike regulation
Matt Chapman
Executive Director of Grand Rapids Whitewater
Grand Rapids Whitewater
Episode: Making the rapids grand again
Rosalynn Bliss
Former mayor of Grand Rapids (2016–2025), assistant dean at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (External Relations)
City of Grand Rapids; Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Episode: Making the rapids grand again
Garrett Dawe
Traffic Safety Engineer
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Episode: It’s National Roundabouts Week. Who knew?
Bill Wahl
North Region Engineer for MDOT
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Episode: What’s next for the iconic Tunnel of Trees?
Ed Golder
Department of Natural Resources official
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Episode: Reprise: DNR boosts hunting to help farmers, reduce car-deer crashes

Hosts

Jeff Cranston
Host of Talking Michigan Transportation
Jeff Kranson
Host of Talking Michigan Transportation

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    These people running our state and federal government, as well as governments in other countries are trying to get you used to their Great Reset Agenda, ESG scores, not owning a car and being dependent on public transportation and the government. Look up ‘15 Minute Cities’ . And now the WEF has two locations in Michigan (Detroit and Troy). This is not good! Whitmer is selling our land to Chinese.

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These reviews suggest some listeners perceive the show as aligned with broader policy agendas beyond transportation, with concerns about governance and global policy narratives.

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#165
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#138
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Reprise: Study moving forward to prevent vehicle-wildlife crashes
Q: Once you get those layers established and you know what you're looking at, what are the next steps?
The team will review GIS hotspot maps, add ecological information, identify priority locations, consider mitigation measures, and hold public meetings to gather feedback.
Reprise: Study moving forward to prevent vehicle-wildlife crashes
Q: Has anything surprised you in those findings?
Novak was surprised by how widely wild turkey collisions were distributed, including in southern Michigan. Deer collisions were widespread as expected, and the findings are still preliminary.
A look at project milestones as 2026 construction season winds down
Q: So talk a little bit about Rebuilding Michigan.
Brunner says the $3.5 billion program added nearly a billion dollars a year to construction activity, particularly on busy southern Michigan freeways. As projects wind down, MDOT will return to a more normal-sized construction program, with some additional funding from the Neighborhood Roads Fund.
A look at project milestones as 2026 construction season winds down
Q: First, talk a little bit about what you're hearing and seeing about construction costs.
Brunner says construction costs surged during the pandemic and have since stabilized, returning to roughly six percent annual inflation. Recent oil and gas price increases may affect bids for next year's projects, including through material production and shipping costs.
Senate seeks to expedite permitting, environmental review
Q: What are the chances of reconciling the Senate bill with House priorities?
Rable says the Senate is expected to pass the bill, but the House response is mixed and the calendar is tight. The House must approve identical text, and it is unclear whether the bill can pass before the current Congress ends.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Michigan Transportation

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

The show spotlights transportation policy, infrastructure funding, safety, and technology through conversations with MDOT officials, state policymakers, and industry experts. Episodes frequently explore asset management, funding mechanisms, work-zone safety, and the adoption of new mobility tech such as connected and automated vehicles, maritime strategy, and regional transit coordination. A standout trait is the practical, policy-forward lens—mixing on-the-ground engineering insights with broader governance, funding, and regulatory context. Listeners likely include transportation professionals, planners, engineers, and public-sector decision-makers seeking actionable takeaways for projects, programs, and partnerships across Michigan and be... more

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Recent guests on Talking Michigan Transportation include:

1. Amanda Novak
2. Gregg Brunner
3. Zach Rable
4. Tim Gates
5. Matt Chapman
6. Rosalynn Bliss
7. Garrett Dawe
8. Bill Wahl

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