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Transportation Radio

Bernie Wagenblast
National Environmental Policy Act
Community Engagement
Bike Lane Infrastructure
Urban Goods Movement
Transportation Noise
AASHTO Bike Design Guide
Bicyclist Safety
Transportation Engineering
Transportation
Active Transportation
Transportation Planning
Multimodal Transportation
Transportation Projects
Leadership
AASHTO
Noise Barriers
Human Behavior In Transportation
Shared Use Paths
Artificial Intelligence
Safety

Interviews with transportation newsmakers by transportation journalist Bernie Wagenblast.

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In this episode, Alissa Fadden – wildlife connectivity project manager for The Nature Conservancy in New York – and Chris Slesar, environmental resources coordinator at the Vermont Agency of Transportation, join The Stream by AASHTO ... more

In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, ITE Global District Director Farukh Ijaz, PE, shares his inspiring journey from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to becoming a transportation leader and entrepreneur in the United States. Farukh reflects on how r... more

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In this episode, Alan Hejl talks about how his work at General Motors addressing the vehicle needs of the disabled, along with the travel difficulties experienced by his wheelchair-bound wife, inspired him to form his company, Spark ... more

In this special anniversary episode, host Bernie Wagenblast and ITE Executive Director and CEO Steve Kuciemba celebrate 10 years of ITE Talks Transportation. Together, they reflect on a decade of conversations with industry leaders whose insights hav... more

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The latest episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Russell McMurry – commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation – discussing his emphasis areas as 2025-2026 president of the American Association of State ... more

Laurie Matkowski, PMP, Planning Practice Lead at GFT, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to explore the evolving world of transportation operations and TSMO. From managing everyday mobility to preparing for global mega-events like the FIFA Wo... more

In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Eric Rensel, Founder and CEO of Rensel Consulting, shares insights on how the industry can attract, develop, and retain the next generation of transportation professionals. From the power of mentorship and... more

In this episode, Darlene Goehl – research engineer and research group lead at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute – explains how new infrastructure being developed in Texas can help prevent thousands of monarch butterfly deaths as they migrate acr... more

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Steve Kuciemba
ITE Executive Director and CEO, guest on the anniversary interview
ITE
Episode: Celebrating 10 Years of ITE Talks Transportation with Steve Kuciemba, ITE Executive Director and CEO and Host Bernie Wagenblast
Russell McMurry
Commissioner of Georgia Department of Transportation; 2025-2026 AASHTO President
Georgia Department of Transportation; AASHTO
Episode: A conversation with AASHTO's 2025-2026 President Russell McMurry
Laurie Matkowski
Vice President and Planning Practice Lead at GFT
GFT
Episode: Driving the Future of Transportation Operations: Insights on TSMO, Technology, and Teamwork – Laurie Matkowski, PMP, GFT
Eric Rensel
Founder and President of Rensel Consulting
Rensel Consulting
Episode: Building the Future Transportation Workforce
Darlene Goehl
Associate Agency Director and a Research Engineer in TTI's infrastructure group
Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
Episode: How Texans are Protecting Monarch Butterfly Migration Paths
Bryan Jones
Assistant City Manager, City of Menifee, California
City of Menifee
Episode: Breaking Silos for Safer Streets – Bryan Jones, PE, AICP, City of Menifee, California
Michael Sanderson
CEO of Sanbell; former ITE International President
Sanbell
Episode: Leading with Trust and Purpose: Michael Sanderson, PE, PTOE
Steve Pekarek
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University
Purdue University
Episode: Electrified Roadway Testing in Indiana
George McCue
Emerging Mobility Assistant Director at Indiana DOT
Indiana Department of Transportation
Episode: Electrified Roadway Testing in Indiana

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Bernie Wagenblast
Host of The Stream by AASHTO; host/producer with extensive coverage of transportation policy, infrastructure, and industry news.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Celebrating 10 Years of ITE Talks Transportation with Steve Kuciemba, ITE Executive Director and CEO and Host Bernie Wagenblast
Q: Before we close, tell me a little about your arc and how your background in communications shaped this podcast's direction.
Steve describes his career trajectory—from MD state highway cooperation to private sector traffic information, nonprofit leadership, and global consulting—culminating in leading ITE and steering the podcast's growth and reach.
Celebrating 10 Years of ITE Talks Transportation with Steve Kuciemba, ITE Executive Director and CEO and Host Bernie Wagenblast
Q: If you could share a few of your early stories of when we first launched this podcast 10 years ago now.
Steve and Bernie reminisce about early guests and the creation process, highlighting the cross-pollination between public and private sectors, the role of TransCom and the I-95 Corridor Coalition, and the pivot from traditional radio to digital transportation storytelling.
Celebrating 10 Years of ITE Talks Transportation with Steve Kuciemba, ITE Executive Director and CEO and Host Bernie Wagenblast
Q: Now, I wasn't the CEO when the podcast began 10 years ago, but since you've been our host from the very beginning, I'm interested in learning a little history about launching this effort.
Bernie explains how she built on her radio background to start Transportation Radio in 2014, used those skills to create a podcast for the new internet age, and collaborated with Jeff Panayati to launch ITE Talks Transportation, growing the show from a series of interviews to a global platform.
Designing for Everyone – Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works, City of Las Vegas
Q: What are some of the useful things you found to make communicating with different audiences understandable and useful for them?
Explain things in simple, everyday terms, using relatable analogies like five cars per minute or delay equating to listening to one song on the radio, and connect data to real-life impacts.
Designing for Everyone – Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works, City of Las Vegas
Q: Why don't we begin with you telling me a little bit about your role in the city of Las Vegas and the types of transportation challenges you're addressing on a regular basis in the city?
As Public Works Director, I lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning, building, and maintaining our roads, buildings, and land, with a focus on safe and reliable infrastructure for residents and visitors.

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

This program features in-depth conversations with transportation leaders, engineers, policymakers, and researchers about current priorities shaping mobility. Across episodes, topics frequently center on policy and funding, infrastructure modernization, safety as a public-facing objective, and the integration of technology and data into operations—from TISMO and AI-driven planning to electrified road experiments and wildlife connectivity. Guests bring hands-on experience with city, state, and national transportation programs, offering practical lessons on leadership, collaboration across agencies, and implementing innovative solutions in real-world settings. The show often highlights how cross-sector partnerships, workforce development, and ... more

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Recent guests on Transportation Radio include:

1. Steve Kuciemba
2. Russell McMurry
3. Laurie Matkowski
4. Eric Rensel
5. Darlene Goehl
6. Bryan Jones
7. Michael Sanderson
8. Steve Pekarek

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