Inside ODOT Podcast
Inside ODOT Podcast
Oregon DOT
Podcast by Oregon DOT
Episode 18: Environmental practices, LiDAR drones and ODOT’s librarian
Welcome to the latest episode of the Inside ODOT podcast! In this episode: Hear about how drone LiDAR technology helps us improve efficiency, safety and accuracy. Meet ODOT Librarian Amanda Carter. Corissa Anderson-Horvath and Jessica Curteman share how they integrate environmental and construction practices in their work. Show notes (some links will only be available to ODOT employees): www.oregon.gov/odot/About/Pages/IO-podcast.aspx
Jun 9, 2025
24 min
Episode 17: Amtrak Cascades and Student Billboard Contest winners
Welcome to the latest episode of the Inside ODOT podcast! In this episode: Hear from high school students Dashiell and Mason about their Work Zone Safety Billboard Contest winning designs. Jenny Cherrytree interviews Kathy Holmes from our Rail and Public Transit Division. Show notes (some links will only be available to ODOT employees): www.oregon.gov/odot/About/Pages/IO-podcast.aspx
Mar 19, 2025
21 min
Episode 16: Visual Storytelling and High School to Highway
Welcome to the latest episode of the Inside ODOT podcast! In this episode: Meet High School to Highway trainee program recruit Maecie Lantis. Don Hamilton interviews ODOT Communications videographers Rod Stevens and Julie Murray. Show notes (some links will only be available to ODOT employees): www.oregon.gov/odot/About/Pages/IO-podcast.aspx
Feb 28, 2025
26 min
Episode 15: Human Trafficking Prevention Month and State of the System
Welcome to the latest episode of the Inside ODOT podcast. In this episode: Amanda Pietz walks through the new State of the System dashboard. Sarah Kelber shares how ODOT uses education and awareness to put the brakes on human trafficking. Chris Crabb interviews Ken Oke, CCD’s Safety and Compliance Coordinator, and Kylla Lanier, TAT’s Deputy Director and Senior Director of External Affairs about human trafficking. Show notes (some links will only be available to ODOT employees): www.oregon.gov/odot/About/Pages/IO-podcast.aspx
Jan 15, 2025
26 min
Episode 14: Mitchell Point Tunnel and JCT Statewide Tour Recap
Welcome to the latest episode of the Inside ODOT podcast. In this episode: Matt Noble interviews Terra Lingley, ODOT Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Coordinator, about historic highway basics and how the Mitchell Point Tunnel has played a key role in moving people through the Gorge. Assistant Director of Government and External Relations Lindsay Baker shares lessons from the Joint Committee on Transportation Statewide Tour. Guest speakers Jeremiah Griffin, Ryan Hoeft, Dave McKay and Carla Phelps discuss their perspectives from the tour. Show notes (some links will only be available to ODOT employees): Oregon.gov/odot/About/Pages/IO-podcast.aspx
Dec 19, 2024
32 min
Making the Mitchell Point Tunnel - Brooke Running, Engineering Geologist
In this segment of the Making the Mitchell Point Tunnel, we talk to Brooke Running, an Engineering Geologist.
Nov 15, 2024
8 min
Making the Mitchell Point Tunnel - Terra Lingley, ODOT Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Coordinator
In this segment of the Making the Mitchell Point Tunnel series, we hear from Terra Lingley, ODOT's Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Coordinator.
Nov 15, 2024
9 min
Episode 13: Highschool to Highway Program, Real ID and DMV budget updates
Welcome to episode 13 of the Inside ODOT podcast! In this episode: -Hayden Lowe and Dylan Obersinner share their experiences from the Highschool to Highway Program. -How to secure your Real ID before the federal deadline next May. -Guest interviewer and public information officer Chris Crabb speaks to DMV Administrator Amy Joyce about what’s happening with the division. Show notes (some links will only be available to ODOT employees): Oregon.gov/odot/About/Pages/IO-podcast.aspx
Sep 20, 2024
25 min