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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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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

The Resilient Navigation and Timing (RNT) Foundation is a public benefit and scientific and educational charity, 501(c)3, organization. Its members advocate for hardening the Global Positioning System (GPS) of the United States, which is behind some ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Hong Zhang
Director of Education for the Snell Foundation
Snell Foundation
Episode: Ride Smart, Stay Alive: Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Risks for Injury or Death for Riders
Cathy Brooks
Project Specialist in the Road User Safety Program for the Texas A&M Transportation Institute Center for Transportation Safety
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Episode: Ride Smart, Stay Alive: Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Risks for Injury or Death for Riders
Robert Sumwalt
Former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board
National Transportation Safety Board
Episode: It Takes a Village: In the Air or on the Ground, Safety Takes Teamwork

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Alan Rudder
Host of Thinking Transportation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 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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A New Captain Takes Command of TTI's Center for Ports and Waterways
Q: What are some of the reasons that you show up for work every day?
Both speakers emphasize their passion for maritime work and how working with knowledgeable colleagues and the diverse maritime industry drives them.
A Lifetime on the Move: Tyler Duvall's Lessons Learned from a Career in Transportation
Q: What are some of the reasons that motivates you to do what you do every day?
Tyler discusses his love for solving transportation problems, emphasizing that while challenging, they are solvable with the right innovations and policies.
Ride Smart, Stay Alive: Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Risks for Injury or Death for Riders
Q: Cathy, can you tell our listeners a little bit about licensing of motorcycle operators in Texas?
In Texas, a Class M motorcycle license is required, which can be obtained by taking an entry-level rider training course.
Bhatt and Winfree: Two industry leaders and their shared optimism for the future.
Q: What, if anything, keeps you up at night?
The cybersecurity threats that come with transportation becoming more technological systems, as well as concerns about major infrastructure disasters.
Bhatt and Winfree: Two industry leaders and their shared optimism for the future.
Q: What is it that you feel most optimistic about right now?
The optimism comes from advances in technology for transportation that can lead to safer and greener systems, and my belief that we can achieve zero deaths on American roadways within a generation.

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The show consistently explores transportation challenges through a policy, safety, and technology lens, blending expert analysis with real-world implications for systems such as infrastructure, mobility, and national security. Episodes often feature researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders who dissect topics like GPS resilience, USDOT staffing, autonomous vehicles, and safety programs, offering practical takeaways for practitioners seeking actionable insights and collaboration opportunities. A notable strength is the mix of academic rigor from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute with hands-on perspectives from guests shaping transportation policy and technology adoption. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions that connect tec... more

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7. Hong Zhang
8. Cathy Brooks

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