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WV on the DOT - 266 - Travis Knighton on Preparing for Snow

WV on the DOT

Release Date: 10/09/2025

WV on the DOT - 271 - Bonita Mitchell and Kelley McClannahan on Training show art WV on the DOT - 271 - Bonita Mitchell and Kelley McClannahan on Training

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In a statewide agency of many types of profession, groundwork for a robust training program is vital. Bonita Mitchell and Kelley McClannahan join us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about designing trainings which keep employees ready to learn.

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WV on the DOT - 270 - Jack McNeely on Governor's Highway Safety Program show art WV on the DOT - 270 - Jack McNeely on Governor's Highway Safety Program

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The Governor's Highway Safety Program is about saving lives. This week, Jack McNeely, Director of GHSP, joins us on WV on the DOT to talk about all things from raising awareness of the importance of seatbelts, to eliminating distracted driving, to working with our law enforcement partners to keep everyone safe on the road.

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WV on the DOT - 268 - Bryan Bush a Teacher's Perspective on the West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest show art WV on the DOT - 268 - Bryan Bush a Teacher's Perspective on the West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest

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WV on the DOT - 268 - Bryan Bush a Teacher's Perspective on the West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest by WV on the DOT

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WV on the DOT - 257 - Perry Keller on Dr. George E. Keller Bridge and Jefferson Road show art WV on the DOT - 257 - Perry Keller on Dr. George E. Keller Bridge and Jefferson Road

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With the new roundabout on Jefferson Road and the graceful Dr. George Keller Memorial Bridge swooping overhead, Perry Keller joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about planning the project and the legacy of his father, for whom the bridge is named.

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WV on the DOT - 255 - Tre Hyre on Being a Summer Co-Op with WVDOT show art WV on the DOT - 255 - Tre Hyre on Being a Summer Co-Op with WVDOT

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What's it like to be a WVDOT Summer Co-Op? Summer Co-Ops are at work alongside permanent employees throughout the agency; they're on the road, they're learning about finance, they're studying bridge design, and our WV on the DOT podcast guest this week, Marshall University senior Tre Hyre, is working with our Human Resources recruiting team.

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WV on the DOT - 253 - Earl Gaskins, Mike Daley, and Brian Kucish with Flood Cleanup Update show art WV on the DOT - 253 - Earl Gaskins, Mike Daley, and Brian Kucish with Flood Cleanup Update

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As West Virginia's northern panhandle and north central regions clean up from the devastating flash flooding earlier this week, Earl Gaskins, District 4 Manager, Mike Daley, District 3 Manager and Brian Kucish, P.E., District 6 Engineer, join us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the partnerships between agencies, first responders and communities that make clean up possible.

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WV on the DOT - 252 - Monica Ashford and Jennifer Ballard on Training an Effective Workforce show art WV on the DOT - 252 - Monica Ashford and Jennifer Ballard on Training an Effective Workforce

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Training and staff development have an effect on every aspect of every employee's work. Building a capable workforce for an efficient Department of Transportation is no small feat and this week Monica Ashford and Jennifer Ballard join us on WV on the DOT to talk about how they meet this challenge.

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WV on the DOT - 201 - The Safety Systems Approach and the role of Chiefs show art WV on the DOT - 201 - The Safety Systems Approach and the role of Chiefs

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Two guests combine for two topics on this week's WV on the DOT podcast. Jason Foster, P.E., Chief Engineer of Development and Jake Bumgarner, P.E., Chief Engineer of Special Programs join us to discuss the Safety Systems Approach and the role of Chiefs in keeping WVDOT organized and working as one.

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WV On The DOT - 200 - Secretary Wriston, Special Message From Governor Jim Justice show art WV On The DOT - 200 - Secretary Wriston, Special Message From Governor Jim Justice

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WV on the DOT podcast, with its 200th weekly episode this week, is part of West Virginia Department of Transportation's commitment to sharing information with the public across the state. For more information on WVDOT projects and initiatives, follow us on Facebook, X and YouTube, find your road on the interactive roadwork map at transportation.wv.gov and call 833-WVROADS with specific questions.

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WV On The DOT 199 -- Rebecca McDonald And Kathryn Hill Helping Employees Reach Our Potential show art WV On The DOT 199 -- Rebecca McDonald And Kathryn Hill Helping Employees Reach Our Potential

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For West Virginia Department of Transportation to make a real difference in our state's infrastructure requires productive, proactive, motivated employees who know their work, have the tools, and have clear expectations on the vision. This week, Rebecca McDonald and Kathryn Hill join our WV on the DOT podcast to talk about initiatives for employee performance.

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As West Virginia Division of Highways snow plow drivers are preparing equipment and routes for snow, District 1 Engineer, Travis Knighton, P.E., joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about snow and upcoming maintenance work around the region.