WV On The DOT - 200 - Secretary Wriston, Special Message From Governor Jim Justice
Release Date: 06/13/2024
WV on the DOT - 223 - Secretary Wriston Answers Questions from Facebook
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On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Secretary Wriston responds to comments from Facebook posts on a variety of topics. It's the who, what, when, where and why behind WVDOT projects. Have a question? The helpline 833-WVROADS provides information specific to any road or bridge in the state; and if you want to hear it on the podcast email [email protected]
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WV on the DOT - 222 - Brian Cooper Let it Snow
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Snowflakes have fallen in parts of the state and winter is ahead; but WVDOT has plenty of salt and has practiced our routes. Brian Cooper, District 7 and 8 Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to describe snow removal and ice control operations. Also this week, a hint for next week's podcast --- where Secretary Wriston will answer questions from social media pages; so comment away and listen to next week's show!
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WV on the DOT - 221 - Secretary Wriston and Secretary ReidSmith on Building Roads While Preserving Cultural Resources
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Curvy roads are a part of West Virginia's culture! Secretary ReidSmith of the Department of Arts, Culture and HIstory and joins Secretary Wriston of Department of Transportation on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share insight on working together to expedite the road building process.
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WV on the DOT - 220 - Cecil Marson on Bluefield success with roads
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West Virginia Department of Transportation builds and maintains roads, but what does it mean for the communities who use the roads? Cecil Marson joins Randy and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share his thoughts on recent roadwork in the beautiful city of Bluefield.
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WV on the DOT - 219 - Joe Pack and Jason Foster on 4 Billion in Active Construction Projects
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With 4 billion dollars in active construction projects around the state (that's why you're seeing road work EVE-RY-WHERE!) it's more important than ever for WVDOT to work effectively with our contracting partners. Jason Foster, P.E., Chief Engineer of Development, and Joe Pack, P.E., Chief Engineer of District Operations, join Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to shine a light on how we're getting it done.
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WV On The DOT - 218 - Tracy Brown On West Virginia's Marvelous Bridges
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New River Gorge Bridge? Wheeling Suspension Bridge? Glenn Lough Memorial Bridge? Wellsburg Bridge? West Virginia is home to many marvelous bridges and it's difficult to choose a favorite. Tracy Brown, P.E., State Bridge Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about gaining ground on preserving these wonderful structures and making them last.
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WV On The DOT - 217 - Aaron Stroud Training With Equipment Simulators
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You have always wanted to operate heavy equipment, but the biggest vehicle you've ever driven is a pick-up truck. How do you begin? Aaron Stroud, Division Manager in the WVDOT Training Academy, joins Jennifer and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about how training with the new equipment simulators is making WVDOT safer and more efficient.
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WV On The DOT - 216 - Secretary Wriston On Meeting The Demands Of The Roads To Prosperity Program
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In a special one-hour Roads to Prosperity 7 year anniversary podcast, Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., joins WV on the DOT to share WVDOT's transformation behind the scenes to meet the increased road work demands of the Governor's program and what's next as WVDOT continues to gain ground.
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WV On The DOT - 215 - Live From The ACEC Joint Transportation Forum
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On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, we sat down with Mike Clowser, Jason Boyd, John Swisher and Secretary Jimmy Wriston at the American Council of Engineering Companies of West Virginia (ACEC WV) Joint Transportation Forum to talk about the volume of work available to engineering consultants in West Virginia right now. Also introducing Tur'e Johnson this week!
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WV On The DOT - 214 - Mark LeBrun With A Citizen Perspective, Plus A Special ROADeo Around The DOT
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WVDOT receives email and corresponds with citizens constantly, but Mark LeBrun took the time to write us an actual letter via email! Marc joins Jennifer and Jake on this week's WV on the DOT to talk about a special culvert patching crew, a work zone message, and the citizen's helpline 833-WVROADS. Also this week, this ain't our first ROADeo --- check out the ROADeo special on Around the DOT.
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