The DOT POD

This episode is launching during National Work Zone Awareness Week. A time to highlight the importance of work zone safety and to remember the men and women who have lost their lives while working to keep our roads maintained and safe.

On March 17, 2006, Patrick Mapleson was filling potholes along Sunrise Highway on Long Island when a driver lost control of his cement truck and crashed into Pat's work zone, taking his life.

This episode was recorded on March 17, 2026 on the same day a tree planting ceremony was held at DOT's Medford Yard on Long Island, marking the 20th anniversary of Pat's passing and honoring his life and legacy.

Josh and Anya were joined by Pat's friend and co-worker Pete Bugala, who was on the job site that day, as well as Pat's daughter Karen Torres who has become an advocate for work zone safety.

In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and transformative transportation efforts currently underway in New York's Capital Region - Reimagining I-787.

Greg Wichser and Kelley Kircher join the DOT POD to talk about the project which will address aging infrastructure along a major corridor from the City of Albany to the community of Green Island, providing safer vehicle and pedestrian access, and helping to shape the future of the Capital Region for generations to come.

In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and transformative transportation efforts currently underway in New York's Capital Region - Reimagining I-787.

Greg Wichser and Kelley Kircher join the DOT POD to talk about the project which will address aging infrastructure along a major corridor from the City of Albany to the community of Green Island, providing safer vehicle and pedestrian access, and helping to shape the future of the Capital Region for generations to come.
To stay up to date on the project, visit their website.

On this episode of The DOT POD, Josh and Anya take a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and transformative transportation efforts currently underway in New York's Capital Region -Reimagining I-787.

Greg Wichser and Kelley Kircher join the program to talk about the effort that not only addresses aging infrastructure along a major corridor from the City of Albany to the Community of Green Island, it also will provide safer vehicle and pedestrian access, and help to shape the future of the Capital Region for generations to come.
To find out more visit the project website.

For newer snowplow operators, this winter season wasn't just busy - it was an opportunity and a masterclass in maneuvering plows in whiteouts and adapting to rapidly changing conditions.

Josh and Anya traveled to Binghamton to sit down with one of DOT's newer snowplow operators, and one of their experienced instructors.

Equipment Operator Instructor Ryan Ashman and Highway Maintenance Worker Cody Randel joined the show to talk about what this winter taught them.