Show Notes
In this episode, we are shining a spotlight on rail safety - an essential aspect of our transportation system, that millions of people rely on for their daily commutes as well as in getting the goods we need.
But did you know that the New York State Department of Transportation plays a crucial role in keeping our rail system safe?
Guests Mike Labello and Brian Galvin walk us through the vital work DOT is doing through rail inspections to monitor New York's rail infrastructure and how these efforts protect not just passengers - but also the communities surrounding the rails.
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When you think about transportation, you may picture the projects that are happening today. But behind every project is years of planning. And one of the biggest planners of them all is the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, or NYMTC.
This episode of the DOT POD talks about something every single employee experiences at some point in their career - learning.
In this episode of the DOT POD, we are looking at a project that is literally reshaping the heart of Syracuse and transforming how people are traveling through and around Central New York for generations to come...the I81 Viaduct Project.
This episode was recorded in the Science and Industry Building at the Great New York State Fair where the New York State Department of Transportation was giving visitors a chance to experience something they may or may not think about every day: what it's like to navigate an intersection from someone else's perspective.
Every summer, hundreds of thousands of people make their way to the Great New York State Fair. They come for the food, music, and rides, and if you've ever walked through the Science and Industry building, you've probably noticed one of the Fair's most interactive exhibits: the New York State Department of Transportation display.