On The Road With ADOT

Episode 64 - ADOT 's Loop 202 Santan project is adding more than just new lanes Feb 21, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with Lionel Goy for a Loop 202 Santan widening update.

Episode 63 - Commitment to safety drives ADOT Director Jennifer Toth Feb 14, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT Director Jennifer Toth for a wide ranging conversation.

Episode 62 - Maintaining state highways sometimes includes fighting a fire Feb 07, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with Brett Rupp to discuss maintenance and wildfires.

Episode 61 - His passion is promoting engineering careers and STEM education Jan 31, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT Transportation Engineer Jordan Kurlin to discuss STEM and how ADOT reaches out to young people about becoming engineers.

Episode 60 - How does ADOT look after all of those bridges along state highways? Jan 24, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with State Bridge Engineer David Benton to discuss what his group does to maintain the state's highway bridges.

Episode 59 - Save a trip: Conduct your Motor Vehicle Division business online Jan 17, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with Bill Lamoreaux to discuss AZMVD Now.

Episode 58 - Talking snow and ice with ADOT plow driver Jerry Turner Jan 10, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with Jerry Turner to discuss snow removal in Arizona.

Episode 57 - ADOT 's state engineer previews 2025 projects around Arizona Jan 03, 2025

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with State Engineer Greg Byres to discuss the upcoming 2025 projects.

Episode 56 - Exploring the controversy behind Navajo Bridge's original name Dec 27, 2024

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with Assistant Communications Director, Steve Elliott, to discuss some ADOT and Arizona history.

Episode 55 - Meet ADOT's new administrator for Tucson and south-central Arizona Dec 20, 2024

Episode 55 - ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with South Central District Administrator Anthony Casselman.

Episode 54 - Helping inspire the next generation of transportation professionals through ADOT Kids Dec 13, 2024

ADOT 's Doug Nintzel sits down with Audrey St Clair, Bill Lamoreaux, and Mary Currie to talk about the ADOT kids program.

Episode 53 - Before traveling north this winter, you'd better Know Snow Dec 06, 2024

ADOT's Kelsey Mo knows snow. Doug Nintzel and Kelsey Mo discuss how to be prepared and safe during the winter driving season.

Episode 52 - Express yourself 104 different ways with specialty license plates Nov 29, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel and Bill Lamoreaux share all the ways you can express yourself and support a cause with speciality license plates.

Episode 51 - Two big ADOT projects are improving Loop 101 in the Valley Nov 22, 2024

Episode 51 - ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT engineers Joe Heller and Joel Porras to discuss the current projects on the L-101.

Episode 50 - Catching you up on our massive project improving I-17 north of the Valley Nov 15, 2024

There's a lot of activity on the I-17 as work continues on the flex lanes and widening. Doug Nintzel and Laura Douglas share the latest on the I-17 Improvement Project.

Episode 49 - We're giving you an inside look at ADOT's Traffic Operations Center Nov 08, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT's David Blue to discuss the Traffic Operations Center or the TOC.

Episode 48 - Keeping ADOT rest areas ready for travelers is no small task Nov 01, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT's rest area manager Bobby Wheeler to discuss the state's rest area system.

Episode 45 - It's the home stretch for ADOT's I-10 Broadway Curve project Oct 25, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT's Marcy McMacken to discuss the progress being made on the I-10 Broadway Curve project.

Episode 46 - Attention young people: It's National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct 18, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT safety PIO Kelsey Mo and MVD Assistant Communications Director, Bill Lamoreaux, to discuss driving safety for teens.

Episode 45 - Get the lowdown on Adopt a Highway litter pickups Oct 11, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT Adopt A Highway coordinator Mary Currie to discuss the program and how to be a part of it.

Episode 44 - How ADOT is helping monarch butterflies thrive Oct 04, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT biologist Alexa Lopezlira to talk about pollinators, like Monarch butterflies and how ADOT tries to help them thrive.

Episode 43 - Arizona Highways is much more than pretty pictures Sep 27, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with Kelly Mero from Arizona Highways magazine.

Episode 42 - We're sharing big news about oversize loads Sep 20, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with Christina Pippin and Cassandra Miller to discuss how oversize loads are permitted on our state's highways.

Episode 41 - Catch up on ADOT projects and more in north-central Arizona Sep 13, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel talks about major projects in the Northcentral Arizona district with ADOT Northcentral administrator Brenden Foley.

Episode 40: Improving trips to and from Las Vegas + other northwest AZ projects Sep 06, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel talks about major projects in the NW and Southern Arizona districts with ADOT public information officer Garin Groff.

Episode 39 - Do you have your Arizona Travel ID? The federal deadline approaches Aug 30, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with MVD Director Eric Jorgensen to discuss travel ID.

Episode 38 - We're talking about Major Projects (8/24) Aug 23, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with Rob Samour of ADOT's Major Projects office to discuss the status of current projects.

Episode 37 - We're talking Southern Arizona projects (8/24) Aug 16, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT PIO, Garin Groff to discuss the ongoing projects in the southern district of Arizona.

Episode 36 - Digital IDs and a new age-verification app for retailers (8/24) Aug 09, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with MVD Director Eric Jorgensen to discuss the Digital Verifier App (buy booze with your phone ID).

Episode 35 - ADOT's 50th: Longtime engineer Bob Mickelson (7/24) Jul 25, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with retired, former long time ADOT employee Bob Mickelson to discuss how the agency has changed over the past fifty years.

Episode 34 - ADOT's Safety Message Contest (7/24) Jul 23, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT Safety PIO Kelsey Mo to talk about the DMS board message contest.

Episode 33 - ADOT's 50th: Longtime engineer Tami Wollaston (7/24) Jul 17, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with fifty year ADOT employee Tami Wollaston from Roadway Engineering to discuss 50 years working on Arizona's highway system.

Episode 32 - ADOT's 50th: Landscaping guru LeRoy Brady (7/24) Jul 03, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with fifty year ADOT employee LeRoy Brady from Roadside Development to discuss the landscaping along Arizona's highway system.

Episode 31 - I-17 Improvement Project update (flex lanes, widening) (6/24) Jun 26, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel and Laura Douglas update the progress and the future of the I-17 improvement project.

Episode 30 - We're talking monsoon and dust storm safety (6/24) Jun 10, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel talks Monsoon and dust storm safety with ADOT public information officers, Kelsey Mo and Garin Groff.

Episode 29 - ADOT is helping expand broadband internet access (5/24) May 23, 2024

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with Brad Burgess, Program Administrator for ADOT's office of broadband to discuss the building of the "middle mile" infrastructure being built by ADOT to expand access, statewide.

Episode 28 - I-10 Broadway Curve project update (4/24) Apr 19, 2024

Doug Nintzel discusses the progress taking place on the Broadway Curve project with ADOT's Marcy McMacken.

Episode 27 - ADOT's annual five-year construction program update (4/24) Apr 02, 2024

Doug Nintzel discusses ADOT's five year transportation plan with planning division director Paul Patane.

Episode 26 - Those humorous safety messages on highways (2/24) Feb 26, 2024

Doug Nintzel speaks with Doug Pacey about how ADOT manages the DMS message boards and why we do what we do with them.

Episode 25 - Talking projects with ADOT's State Engineer (1/24) Jan 15, 2024

Doug Nintzel discusses ADOT's 2024 projects with ADOT Deputy Director for Transportation and state engineer, Greg Byers.

Episode 24 - Exciting Motor Vehicle Division service enhancements Dec 12, 2023

ADOT's Doug Nintzel talks with ADOT MVD's Director, Eric Jorgensen about the service improvements MVD has made both on site and online.

Episode 23 - Know Snow - winter driving strategies in Arizona. Oct 05, 2023

Know Snow - ADOT's Doug Nintzel and Kevin Duby discuss winter driving strategies in Arizona.

Episode 22 - Update on the I-17 Improvement Project Oct 05, 2023

ADOT's Doug Nintzel and Laura Douglas discuss the progress and the future of the I-17 improvement project.

Episode 21 - ADOT's Mary Currie and John LaBarbera talk about the adopt a highway program with veteran AAH organizer Melissa Owen. May 03, 2023

ADOT's Mary Currie and John LaBarbera talk about the adopt a highway program with veteran AAH organizer Melissa Owen.

On the Road with ADOT episode 20 ADOT's Steve Elliott speaks with Dr. Janis Hodge about ADOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services program. Apr 19, 2023

Steve Elliott speaks with Dr. Janis Hodge about ADOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services program and the upcoming expo at the Mesa Convention Center on May third.

Episode 19 - Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT's Dave Locher and Kirk Kiser to discuss the status of many valley freeway projects. Feb 28, 2023

Episode 19 - Doug Nintzel sits down with ADOT's Dave Locher and Kirk Kiser to discuss the status of many valley freeway projects.

Ep. 1 - Former ADOT Director John Halikowski has a wide ranging conversation about all things ADOT. Jan 25, 2023

Former ADOT Director John Halikowski has a wide ranging conversation about all things ADOT.

Episode 18 - Arizona Highways Publisher Kelly Mero talks about the magazine's beginning, famous featured photogs and what the Russians thought of it and more. Jan 11, 2023

Episode 18 - Arizona Highways Publisher Kelly Mero talks about the magazine's beginning, famous featured photogs and what the Russians thought of it and more.

Episode 16 - ADOT and social media w/Kathy Cline John Labarbera and David Woodfill Dec 07, 2022

ADOT and social media w/Kathy Cline John Labarbera and David Woodfill.

Episode 15 - Get your kicks on Rt 66! Josh Coddington from the Arizona Office of Tourism talks with ADOT about a great digital tool for finding fun places on Arizona's Historic Rt. 66 and lots of other great places in Arizona! Nov 23, 2022

Get your kicks on Rt 66! Josh Coddington from the Arizona Office of Tourism talks with ADOT about a great digital tool for finding fun places on Arizona's Historic Rt. 66 and lots of other great places in Arizona!

Episode 17 - When winter weather strikes in Arizona's high country, the Arizona Department of Transportation's snowplow operators are kept busy clearing snow and ice from the state's highways. Listen in to On the Road with ADOT for a discussion about the Nov 10, 2022

When winter weather strikes in Arizona's high country, the Arizona Department of Transportation's snowplow operators are kept busy clearing snow and ice from the state's highways. Listen in to On the Road with ADOT for a discussion about the agency's fleet of snowplows and winter driving safety tips for you to follow.

Episode 14 - Did you know that most Arizonans who live outside metro Phoenix or Tucson have little or NO broadband internet? It's true and ADOT is helping to do something about it. Brad Burgess from ADOT Broadband speaks with Doug Nick about this. Nov 09, 2022

Episode 14 - Did you know that most Arizonans who live outside metro Phoenix or Tucson have little or NO broadband internet? It's true and ADOT is helping to do something about it. Brad Burgess from ADOT Broadband speaks with Doug Nick about this.

Episode 13 - Heading to the high country on I-17? You'll see a lot of activity as work begins on making that drive a whole lot easier. Doug Nick and Laura Douglas share the latest on the I-17 Improvement Project Oct 26, 2022

Heading to the high country on I-17? You'll see a lot of activity as work begins on making that drive a whole lot easier. Doug Nick and Laura Douglas share the latest on the I-17 Improvement Project

Episode 12 - UPDATED: What's with all this work going on in the heart of the biggest town in the state? Doug Nick spends a few minutes with Marcy McMacken to gives us the skinny on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project Oct 12, 2022

UPDATED: What's with all this work going on in the heart of the biggest town in the state? Doug Nick spends a few minutes with Marcy McMacken to gives us the skinny on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project

Episode 11 - What makes MVD tick? Does it tick, and how efficiently? Actually, MVD is VERY efficient and Doug Nick spends a few minutes with the man behind the MVD curtain, Mike Cryderman. Sep 28, 2022

What makes MVD tick? Does it tick, and how efficiently? Actually, MVD is VERY efficient and Doug Nick spends a few minutes with the man behind the MVD curtain, Mike Cryderman.

Episode 10 - Doug Nick sits down with ADOT's Josh Fife to talk about some of the non humans we work with everyday. Sep 14, 2022

Doug Nick sits down with ADOT's Josh Fife to talk about some of the non humans we work with everyday.

Episode 9 - Doug Nick does some trash talking with the queen of roadside clean, ADOT's Mary Currie. Aug 31, 2022

Doug Nick does some trash talking with the queen of roadside clean, ADOT's Mary Currie.

Episode 8 - Bill Lameroux discusses the importance and impact of organ donation with Julia Young from the Donor Network Aug 17, 2022

Bill Lameroux discusses the importance and impact of organ donation with Julia Young from the Donor Network.

Episode 7 - Doug Nick sits down with ADOT's Kris Powell to talk about the role of cultural resources and the role archaeology plays in highway construction, we think you'll dig it. Aug 03, 2022

Doug Nick sits down with ADOT's Kris Powell to talk about the role of cultural resources and the role archaeology plays in highway construction, we think you'll dig it.

Episode 6 - Heading to the high country on I-17? You'll see a lot of activity as work begins on making that drive a whole lot easier. Doug Nick and Laura Douglas share the latest on the I-17 Improvement Project Jul 22, 2022

Heading to the high country on I-17? You'll see a lot of activity as work begins on making that drive a whole lot easier. Doug Nick and Laura Douglas share the latest on the I-17 Improvement Project.

Episode 5 - Doug Nick sits down with Arizona Highways Publisher Kelly Mero to talk about the magazine's beginning, famous featured photogs and what the Soviets thought of it. Jul 21, 2022

Doug Nick sits down with Arizona Highways Publisher Kelly Mero to talk about the magazine's beginning, famous featured photogs and what the Soviets thought of it.

Episode 4 - Marcy McMacken to gives us the skinny on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project. Jun 22, 2022

What's with all this work going on in the heart of the biggest town in the state? Doug Nick spends a few minutes with Marcy McMacken to give us the skinny on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project.

Episode 3 - Kathy Cline talks fixing and funding with State Engineer Greg Byers. Jun 08, 2022

Kathy Cline talks fixing and funding with State Engineer Greg Byers.

Episode 2 - What does ADOT do to get ready for those really big holiday driving weekends? May 24, 2022

What does ADOT do to get ready for those really big holiday driving weekends? You may be surprised at just what kind of planning goes into preparing for those big events. Doug Nick sits down with Derek Arnson who gives us the low-down on high-traffic events!

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