Behind The Barrels

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Take a Hike! Nov 28, 2022

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This month we're talking to Zach Porter from District 2 about his Appalachian adventures.

Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at podcast@dot.ohio.gov

Get To Know Your Hosts Oct 31, 2022

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Before we get too far ahead of ourselves and interview all the lovely people of ODOT, we thought it might be nice to let you all know a bit more about us. Listening, you'll see very quickly why we thought we were a good match.

Enjoy, and Happy Halloween!

Play Ball! Sep 26, 2022

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On this first episode of Behind The Barrels, we’re talking to Chasen Graley, an intern out of Central Office who enjoys playing America’s favorite pass time, with rules from a time that has passed.

For more info on vintage base ball, visit the links below.

Columbus Capitals (Facebook Page)

Vintage Base Ball Association

The Ohio Cup

Ohio Village Muffins

Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at podcast@dot.ohio.gov

Return To The Ohio State Fair Aug 01, 2022

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After a three year hiatus, the Ohio State Fair is back, which means so is the ODOT booth in the Bricker Building.

But that's not all! This episode also introduces our new co-host, Caraline Griffith!

The Ohio State Fair is open now through August 7th.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

The Four Pillars of Strategic Advance - Pillar 4 Positioned for the Future Benefit of Ohio May 23, 2022

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We conclude our four part series, led by Director Jack Marchbanks, on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance. This week, Director Marchbanks, talks about the ways that ODOT is Positioned for the Future Benefit of Ohio.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, or would like to request a transcript of this episode, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

The Four Pillars of Strategic Advance - Pillar 3: Well Maintained May 16, 2022

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We’re closing in on the end of our special series on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance. This week is Pillar 3, which is Well Maintained. Director, Jack Marchbanks, talks about everything from the funding to the smart pavement management that is needed to keep our roads well maintained.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, or would like to request a transcript of this episode, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

The Four Pillars of Strategic Advance - Pillar 2: Accessible May 09, 2022

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We continue our special series on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance with Pillar 2, Accessible. ODOT Director, Jack Marchbanks, talks about how accessible transportation is important for Ohio and its citizens.

Come back next week for Pillar 3, Well-Maintained.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates. (that’s O-H-G-O.com)

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

The Four Pillars of Strategic Advance - Pillar 1: Safe Apr 26, 2022

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This month we begin a four part series, led by Director Jack Marchbanks, on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance.

ODOT leadership from around the state developed Four Pillars by which we will advance the department. And with these Four Pillars, come brand-new objectives that we call our Strategic Advance.

We start this series off, with Safe. Director, Jack Marchbanks, addresses specific safety concerns not just on state roads, but local roads as well.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

2022 Civil Rights Transportation Symposium Mar 28, 2022

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This month we are spotlighting the annual Civil Rights Transportation Symposium.

00:51 Lynn Stevens from the Office of Outreach tells how you can attend this year’s Civil Rights Transportation Symposium and what to expect from the event that runs April 25th and 26th.

05:22 To get us in the mood for the Civil Rights Transportation Symposium, Division of Opportunity Diversity and Inclusion deputy director Lauren Purdy as well as office administrators Deborah Greene, Katie Laplace and Lynn Stevens tell us what opportunity, diversity and inclusion mean to them.

07:16 Lauren tells us who can benefit from working with ODI and Deborah, Katie and Lynn expand on that by telling us who can benefit from working with their specific offices.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

Black History Month 2022 Feb 28, 2022

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February is black history month and we’re celebrating with two very special segments. We’ll hear from Director Jack Marchbanks from a recent Compto event and I speak to Traci Bell-Thomas from the Ohio Department of Medicaid about the importance of Historically black colleges and universities.

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - COMPTO Black History Month Webinar
10:44 - Benefits of an HBCU
28:45 - Outro

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

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