When it comes to battling snow and ice, no one does it better than our DOT crews. Plowing and deicing may look straightforward, but there's a lot of science and skill behind the scenes.On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya are joined by Rob Fitch, Director of DOT's Office of Transportation Maintenance, and Joe Thompson, DOT's Snow and Ice Program Manager, to give a behind the scenes look at how DOT plans, prepares, and tackles New York's unpredictable Winter weather.
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Republic Airport
Many airports are run by counties, or airport authorities, but Republic Airport on Long Island is actually owned and operated by the New York State Department of Transportation. The airport is one of the busiest in New York State in terms of aircraft operations and it is home an annual airshow and supports regional sporting events and venues including the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park Golf Course.On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya are joined by Republic Airport's Director, Tony Ceglio to talk about the airport and DOT's involvement.
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50 on 50 (Route 50 that is)
On this episode of the DOT POD we are celebrating our 50th episode! And what better way to mark the occasion than to give you 50 on 50...Route 50, that is. Anya and Josh and on the road, literally, as they record the episode while cruising down the 31 miles that make up New York State Route 50, going from Scotia to Gansevoort. Joining them on the drive is Region 1's Valerie Deane who shares some history about the Capital Region route, as well as some highlights and a few hidden gems.
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Traffic Signal Upgrades
Changes are happening to the traffic lights you drive through every day!On this episode of The DOT POD, we are talking about traffic technology that's being implemented right now to make our signals smarter and ready to talk to the vehicles of the future. Josh and Anya, recording from the Great NY State Fair, are joined by Ryan Meagher from DOT's Office of Traffic Safety and Mobility.
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Automated Flaggers and Work Zone Safety
They may look like one armed trailers, but Automated Flagger Assistance Devices are proving to be a game changer for worker protection in our New York State work zones. On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya travel to the Great New York State Fair and sit down with Matt Petrie, the Director of DOT's Bureau of Employee Safety and Health. Join them as they discuss the importance of work zone safety and the introduction of new technology, like the Automated Flaggers, that are helping to keep our workers safe.
The DOT POD will give listeners a peek behind the curtain at the New York State Department of Transportation. With interviews and infrastructure updates, we provide the stories behind the agency that keeps you moving.
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