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Episode 14: Mitchell Point Tunnel and JCT Statewide Tour Recap

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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.

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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.

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Liz McIntire interviews Tana Libby-Hewlett, training and communications project manager for ODOT’s Delivery and Operations Division, about their shared experience at this year’s ACEC conference.
Audio from ODOT’s video explaining the agency’s maintenance funding issues, “Why Transportation Agencies Are Cutting Maintenance.”
Guest interviewer Anna Howe of ODOT Communications speaks to Travis Brouwer about the agency’s structural funding issues and how we’re working to solve them long-term.

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Guest co-host Aaron Kelber interviews ODOT staff about their jobs for Take Your Child to Work Day.
Resident Engineer for Construction Carolyn Heniges talks about her career, just in time for International Women in Engineering Day.
Liz McIntire interviews Vivian Payne, who retired after most recently leading the Maintenance Service Section of the Maintenance and Operations Branch, about her more than 40 years working with ODOT.

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Beau Appling, Region 3 Incident Responder, describes a day in the life of an incident responder.
Director Kris Stickler talks about this year’s Safety Break theme: Safety 24/7. Kristina Baldwin, Silverton High School Student, shares about her winning billboard design.
Mike Kimlinger, ODOT’s Chief Engineer, gives a behind the scenes look at creating a student contest.

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Safety Break 2024

Work Zone Safety Billboard Design Contest

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A note: As we were finalizing this episode focusing on ODOT's incident responders, news broke of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. Incident responders there played a key role in the tragedy not being more tragic. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident, including our transportation colleagues, especially the crew members who were working on the bridge at the time of the collapse.

In this episode:

An ODOT Incident Responder shares 5 safety tips if you’re in a crash.
Region 3 Incident Responder Beau Appling remembers the tree that fell on his truck.
Arleigh Mooney, Region 4 Telecom and Dispatch Supervisor, talks about her long career in dispatch.

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Dec. 13: Managing Stress and Anxiety During Uncertain Times Webinar (internal link)

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November 15: Our inaugural ODOT Wellness Webinar

In this episode:

Learn about our upcoming Employee Engagement Survey, which launches Sept. 12
Meet our latest Jackson Scholar, Simon Obery
Hear a conversation about risks of suicide in the construction industry and the work being done to help, a preview of a conversation that will continue at ODOT’s Fall Forum Oct. 4

Events

Grand Ronde History & Culture Summit

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Oct. 4: Save the date for Fall Forum (internal link)
Aug. 30: Save the date for a town hall about the next iteration of the Strategic Action Plan and its connection to the Oregon Transportation Plan

In this episode:

Hear from Kacey Davey and Stacey Robinson on what it takes to clear OR 242 McKenzie Pass and get it open safely.
Assistant Director for Equity and Civil Rights Erika McCalpine talks about the launch of Employee Resource Groups at ODOT this summer and the importance of belonging.

Events

July 12: State of the Agency Town Hall (internal link)

In this episode:

Sally Ridenour shares how ODOT joined the Equity in Infrastructure Program in D.C. in March.
Kacey Davey tells the story of teams coming together across Region 4 after a traffic signal was taken out in a crash.
Liz McIntire interviews Delivery & Operations Administrator Mac Lynde at the first Oregon Safety Symposium, and he and other attendees share what they wish Oregon drivers knew.

Events

Go Orange Day (internal link)
ACEC-ODOT Partnering Conference

Links

Oregon one of 13 states to sign Equity in Infrastructure Pledge (internal link)
Electricians light up the 'Bat Signal' (internal link)
Oregon Safety Symposium ignites conversations about work zone safety (internal link)

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Welcome to our inaugural episode. Why a podcast? To reach our ODOT coworkers not stationed at a desk, of course! Maybe you process information you hear more than what you read. It’s nice to hear the voices of ODOT, in their own voices.

In our inaugural episode:

Region 3 Manager Darrin Neavoll takes us on a tour of his ODOT career with his Origins story.
Assistant Director of Government and External Relations Lindsay Baker sits with Internal Communications Coordinator Sarah Kelber to talk about Governor Kotek’s priority of customer service and the legislative landscape. “Thank you for continuing to be the face of our agency, and for continuing to show up and serve every single Oregonian the way that we do.”

Events

March 9: OTC Meeting
March 20: Region 1 DAT: Oregon Racial History Part 2: 1942-Now

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Show Notes

Episode 14: Mitchell Point Tunnel and JCT Statewide Tour Recap

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Episode 13: Highschool to Highway Program, Real ID and DMV budget updates

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Episode 12: ACEC conference takeaways, and a deep dive into ODOT’s structural revenue problems (and how to fix them)

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Episode 11: Career reflections, plus lessons from Take Your Child to Work Day

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Episode 10: Oregon safety symposium, safety break, and on-scene rapid response

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​Episode 9: Arleigh Mooney’s career in dispatch, crash safety tips, and remembering a close call with a falling tree

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​Episode 8: New climate change roadmap, human trafficking prevention training, and viaduct restoration at Multnomah Falls

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Episode 7: Learn about landslides, winter driving tips, and flags on the Fremont Bridge

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Episode 6: ADA Delivery Program works to improve access for all, learn about roundabouts, and hear a ‘Fresh Perspective’

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Episode 5: Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry, Engagement Survey Reminder, and our latest Jackson Scholar

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Episode 4: Transportation Emissions, Culturally Modified Trees, and ODOT Origins

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Episode 3: Learn about Employee Resource Groups and what it takes to open McKenzie Pass

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Episode 2: Delivery & Operations Administrator Mac Lynde reflects on safety

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Episode 1: Assistant Director Lindsay Baker discusses legislative landscape

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