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Thinking Transportation: Engaging Conversations about Transportation Innovations

Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Traffic Safety
Electric Vehicles
Texas Department Of Transportation
Teen Driving Safety
Long-Haul Trucking
Transportation Research
Transportation Infrastructure
Distracted Driving
Truck Driver Health
Supply Chain
Climate Change
Texas
Infrastructure
Transportation Safety
Texas A&M University
Public Health
Safety
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Maritime Transportation

Our ability to get from Point A to Point B is something lots of us take for granted. But transporting people and products across town or across the country every day is neither simple nor easy. Join us as we explore the challenges on Thinking Transportation, a podcast about how we get ourselves — and the things we need — from one place to another. Every other week, an expert from the Texas A&M Tra... more

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Artwork for Thinking Transportation: Engaging Conversations about Transportation Innovations

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The successful conclusion to the Artemis II mission on April 10, 2026, ushered in a new era of enthusiasm for manned space flight. For NASA, the next steps in this incredible journey will include mankind's establishing permanent habitation on the moo... more

Research promoting safety at rail grade crossings has saved lives by reducing collisions, the second-leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the United States. Trespassing by the public on railroad tracks is a particularly dangerous practice that... more

When international crises occur, significant disruptions in the global supply chain can impact our daily lives in very real ways. Lately, for example, the conflict in the Middle East has been largely responsible for increasing gas prices at the pump ... more

TTI is approaching 25 years in researching and championing young driver safety through initiatives like the groundbreaking Teens in the Driver Seat program. Allan sits down with TTI's Lisa Minjares-Kyle and Stacey Tisdale, who lead the Institute's Yo... more

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Nancy Currie-Gregg
Head of the Texas A&M Space Institute; Professor of Practice in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Space Institute; Texas A&M University
Episode: Houston, We Have an Opportunity: TTI, Texas A&M's Space Institute, and the Space Economy
Jeff Warner
Multimodal Freight Program Manager
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Episode: Research Helps Keep Rail Crossing Safety on the Right Track
Vince Mantero
Director of TTI's Center for Ports and Waterways
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Episode: Strait Talk: The Impact of Middle East Conflict on the World's Oil Pipeline
Lisa Minjares-Kyle
Youth Transportation Safety Program Manager, TTI
TTI
Episode: When Peer Pressure Is a Good Thing: Messaging, Behavior Modification and Young Driver Safety
Stacey Tisdale
Assistant Program Manager, Youth Transportation Safety Program
TTI
Episode: When Peer Pressure Is a Good Thing: Messaging, Behavior Modification and Young Driver Safety
Dana Goward
President and Director of the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation
Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation
Episode: Behind the Curve? The Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation Advocates for Hardening Security for the U.S.'s Global Position System
Nicole Nason
Former Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, State Department official, and Federal Highway Administrator during the Trump Administration.
Episode: Staffing the USDOT: Turnover, Teambuilding and Transportation Policy
Tyler Duvall
National expert in transportation policy and innovation, former assistant secretary for transportation policy.
Episode: A Lifetime on the Move: Tyler Duvall's Lessons Learned from a Career in Transportation
Bob Brydia
Senior Research Scientist and Division Head for TTI's Systems Operations and Technologies Division
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Episode: Beyond Flying Cars: The Latest on Transportation's Tech Evolution

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Alan Rudder
Host affiliated with Texas A&M Transportation Institute, focusing on transportation innovations and policy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Interesting and insightful!

    It’s always intriguing to hear the perspectives of leaders and innovators in their respective fields, and I think that this podcast does a great job at bringing on folks who have interesting things to say about their work. I enjoy listening to these professionals, and I learn something new each episode! Great job, Bernie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keaton Schrank
    United States4 years ago
  • Transportation podcasts are what I am here for...

    Great initial effort, although I have to say there was a little bit of a tease that Robert Earl Keen might have had more influence on the show with that first title. Looking forward to more insights from leaders in the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pkoonce
    United States5 years ago

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The show consistently highlights leadership perspectives and real-world research applications.
Guests and hosts bring clear expertise, though some episodes skew toward policy and government topics.
Listeners appreciate the high-caliber guests and practical transportation insights.

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Research Helps Keep Rail Crossing Safety on the Right Track
Q: First, tell our listeners exactly what is a highway rail grade crossing, or what is meant by a level crossing.
A grade crossing is where a road intersects with rail lines, and it presents safety challenges due to train momentum, vehicle diversity, and driver behavior; recognizing and measuring crossing risk helps target improvements.
Houston, We Have an Opportunity: TTI, Texas A&M's Space Institute, and the Space Economy
Q: How is transportation research at TTI connected to space activities, and what are the terrestrial challenges?
TTI focuses on practical challenges of moving oversized and overweight space equipment on Texas roadways, coordinating with TxDOT and other agencies, and ensuring safe, efficient multimodal transport that supports space missions and the broader space economy in Texas.
Houston, We Have an Opportunity: TTI, Texas A&M's Space Institute, and the Space Economy
Q: What is the mission and scope of the Texas A&M Space Institute, and how does it interact with the Texas Space Commission and industry?
The Space Institute serves as a research, test, and development entity to enable space missions at scale, interconnecting with industry, government, and higher education to advance lunar and Mars missions, while balancing Mars and lunar infrastructure, power, testing, and interoperability; the Texas Space Commission collaborates on policy, funding, and industry connections to support the space economy in Texas.
Houston, We Have an Opportunity: TTI, Texas A&M's Space Institute, and the Space Economy
Q: Nancy, first, how does a young woman who grew up in a small town in Southwest Ohio and graduates from the Ohio State University end up in Army Aviation?
Her story highlights how historical barriers were reduced by changes in military policy and opportunities opening up for women in aviation, followed by a career that bridged Army aviation, NASA, and education, culminating in leadership of a university Space Institute.
Strait Talk: The Impact of Middle East Conflict on the World's Oil Pipeline
Q: So how unusual is the current level of disruption?
Vince explains that the disruptions are exceptionally unusual, with very low vessel traffic through Hormuz and a much larger impact on global petroleum supply than in the past, driving higher prices and tighter markets.

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This program features in-depth discussions with transportation researchers, policymakers, and industry experts who explore how people and goods move, with a focus on safety, infrastructure, and policy. Recent episodes mix transportation technology (ITS, autonomous systems, freight and ports) with broader macro topics like space-enabled mobility, GPS resilience, and national infrastructure resilience. A standout trait is the collaboration between a major state transportation institute and guest scholars or practitioners from government and industry, offering practical research insights alongside real-world applications. Listeners likely include transportation professionals, policy makers, engineers, and business leaders seeking actionable ta... more

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