The Extra Mile Podcast

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MDOT's Newest PIO & a Deeper Look into Intermodal Planning Oct 07, 2021

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The fourth episode of "The Extra Mile" Podcast introduces MDOT's new Northern District Public Information Officer, David Kenney. The show also features a conversation with MDOT Director of Intermodal Planning Charles Carr and the role his office plays in the state's transportation network.

The Extra Mile Episode 4: MDOT's Newest PIO & a Deeper Look into Intermodal Planning - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly
Guest: David Kenney, MDOT Northern District Public Information Officer

Recap of time working in news including over 20 years at WLBT
Talks about making transition from working as a journalist to working in public relations
What have you learned about MDOT that you weren't expecting?
Why is transportation infrastructure so important for everyone?
Looking forward to covering MDOT's Norther District?

MDOT Road to Game Day Promo - voiced by Drew Hall, MDOT Media Producer

Guest: Charles Car, MDOT Director of Intermodal Planning

How did you get your start at MDOT?
What falls underneath the Intermodal umbrella?
Funding element
How do the modes contributes to a safe and efficient transportation network?
Economic impact of different modes
Why is it to have a strong public transit network in Mississippi?
MDOT's role in public transit
MDOT's role in coordinating COVID-19 vaccination transportation
Future plans in the Office of Intermodal Planning

Show Outro

Hurricane Ida Response & MDOT Construction Process Sep 03, 2021

Show notes

The third episode of "The Extra Mile" Podcast features a conversation with MDOT Public Information Officer Katey Hornsby on the agency's Hurricane Ida response. Later in the show, MDOT State Construction Engineer Shane Martin joins to talk about the construction process — from beginning to end.

The Extra Mile Episode 3: Hurricane Ida Response & MDOT Construction Process - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly

Guest: Katey Hornsby, MDOT Southern District Public Information Officer

Recap of Hurricane Ida's impact on Mississippi
MDOT D6 Engineer Kelly Castleberry soundbite on Hwy 26 washout in George County
What Mississippians can takeaway from Hurricane Ida
Importance of being prepared for hurricanes
MDOT hurricane preparedness resources

MDOT Vaccination Transportation PSA - voiced by Charles Carr, MDOT Director of Intermodal Planning

Guest: Shane Martin, MDOT State Construction Engineer

Introduction and how his career took him to be in charge of MDOT Construction Division
What warrants an MDOT construction project?
Talks about MDOT team that drives all the interstates to evaluate and improve roads
Timeline of MDOT construction project
Who all is involved in the MDOT construction process?
Different elements involved in MDOT construction process
When does an MDOT construction project go to bid?
Projects Shane has been proud to be a part of during his time at MDOT

MDOT's Road to Game Day campaign - getting everyone to the game safely and delay free

Show Outro

Work Zone Safety & Highway 49, I-20 updates Aug 05, 2021

Show notes

Episode 2 of "The Extra Mile" podcast features a conversation on work zone safety with MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff. MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood also joins the show to talk Highway 49, I-20 and other central Mississippi project updates.

The Extra Mile Episode 2: Work Zone Safety & Highway 49, I-20 updates - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly

Guest: Brian Ratliff, MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer

Brian's background, different roles at MDOT
MDOT adapting and keeping Mississippi moving in a COVID-19 world
How dangerous is it for the MDOT men and women working out on the roads?
What can the traveling public do to keep MDOT workers safe?
MDOT workers are real people, update on worker who lost a leg in the line of service

Litter PSA - voiced by Katey Hornsby, MDOT Southern District Public Information Officer

Guest: Michael Flood, MDOT Central District Public Information Officer

Experiences at MDOT over the years, favorite part of working for the agency
Highway in Rankin County update
Why has the Highway 49 project in Rankin County taken so long to complete?
I-20 project in Jackson update
Other project updates in central Mississippi, including updates from District 3
Intro to new District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn
Reminder to watch out for our workers during projects

Show outro

The First Mile Jul 01, 2021

Show notes

The first episode of "The Extra Mile" podcast features a conversation with new MDOT Executive Director Brad White. MDOT Public Information Officer Katey Hornsby also joins the show to talk about the agency’s role in hurricane preparedness and projects in south Mississippi.

The Extra Mile Episode 1: The First Mile - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly

Guest: Katey Roh, MDOT Southern District Public Information Officer

What to expect from the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
MDOT's role during hurricane season
MDOT hurricane preparedness info - GoMDOT.com/hurricanes and GoMDOT.com/maps
Contraflow explainer
Fort Bayou Bridge repair in Ocean Springs (hurricane evacuation route) and the overall importance of maintenance
Southern District project updates

Work Zone Safety commercial - voiced by MDOT Public Affairs Director Jas N Smith

Guest: Brad White, MDOT Executive

How he got his start in politics and public service
Last month closing out time as Gov. Tate Reeve's Chief of Staff and preparing for taking over as MDOT Executive Director
Why interested in the position of MDOT Executive Director?
On time working as assistant for former MDOT Central District Commissioner Dick Hall
Transportation infrastructure experience at the federal level
What does MDOT need going forward?
100 day plan?
Excited to get back to working at MDOT?
Currently reading anything that could help in role as the new MDOT leader?
Leadership style
Message to Mississippi taxpayers as he begins new role

Show outro

Pilot Episode Jun 21, 2021

Show notes

Introducing The Extra Mile podcast by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Co-hosts Paul Katool and Waverly McCarthy take listeners inside the world of transportation infrastructure in Mississippi.

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