
Talking Michigan Transportation
Michigan Department of Transportation
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The Talking Michigan Transportation podcast features conversations with transportation experts inside and outside MDOT and will touch on anything and everything related to mobility, including rail, transit and the development of connected and automated vehicles.
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Historic flooding takes a toll on roads and bridges across Michigan
Apr 16, 2026·25m - 2
A look at crash fatality numbers and an update on work zone safety cameras
Hidden gemJeff Cranston and MDOT Chief Operations Officer Greg Brunner open with NHTSA's 2025 estimate of about 36,000 U.S.
Apr 9, 2026·20m·1 clip - 3
Reprise: After a pandemic spike in crashes, 2025 stats show positive trends
Apr 6, 2026·46m - 4
Why falling ice leads to closing the Mackinac Bridge
Hidden gemFalling ice on the Mackinac Bridge can close the span for hours, and Jeff Cranston frames it as a safety problem before it is an inconvenience.
Mar 26, 2026·28m·1 clip - 5
What’s next for regional transit in southeast Michigan?
Interview with Ben Stupka, Executive Director of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, discussing transit coordination and recent progress.
Mar 19, 2026·32m - 6
Michigan panel boosts funding to rebuild major highways
Mar 12, 2026·20m - 7
New mobility comes at a cost
Mar 5, 2026·26m - 8
Reprise: Focusing on the work force as we enter a new road construction season
Feb 26, 2026·28m - 9
Paying by the miles driven - where things stand
Feb 19, 2026·34m - 10
Reprise: The people behind a most iconic international handshake
Feb 12, 2026·20m - 11
Exiting STC chairman reflects on his tenure
Feb 5, 2026·24m - 12
MDOT’s new chief administrative officer takes on a road user charge project
Jan 29, 2026·24m - 13
Polar vortex, winter storms test driver responsibility
Jan 22, 2026·29m - 14
What to expect as Congress looks to renew transportation funding
Jan 15, 2026·22m - 15
An update on MDOT’s work with Michigan Central and rail service to Toronto
Host Jeff Cranston interviews MDOT's rail director about the Michigan Central multimodal hub and plans for Detroit-Toronto passenger rail service.
Jan 8, 2026·22m - 16
MDOT director touts 2025 accomplishments
Dec 18, 2025·27m - 17
Veteran MDOT leader reflects on a rich career in state government
Dec 10, 2025·23m - 18
Study: Flashing LED lights can reduce crashes on curves
Hidden gemTalking Michigan Transportation host Jeff Cranston interviews Michigan State University professor Timothy Gates about flashing LED warnings for slippery curves.
Dec 4, 2025·20m·1 clip - 19
Projects improve travel near Grand Rapids, Traverse City
Hidden gemTalking Michigan Transportation host Jeff Cranston interviews Elmwood Township Supervisor Jeff Shaw about converting the M-72/M-22 signalized intersection near Traverse City into a roundabout and adding safer non-motorized connections.
Nov 19, 2025·22m·1 clip - 20
MDOT, communities celebrate conclusion of big projects
Talking Michigan Transportation examines the completed U.S.
Nov 13, 2025·32m·2 clips - 21
Michigan budget provides a boost to public transportation
Oct 30, 2025·29m - 22
Why MDOT is solidifying policies for use of facilities
Oct 23, 2025·24m - 23
New transportation hub a big step for travelers in Detroit
Oct 17, 2025·27m - 24
Michigan budget has good news for studying road usage charges
Oct 9, 2025·28m - 25
Reprise: What 2024 polling said about removing sales tax from fuel
Oct 2, 2025·27m - 26
Federal help for studying and reducing wildlife crashes
Sep 25, 2025·21m - 27
Increased enforcement targets trucks in work zones
Sep 19, 2025·28m - 28
One more time: Texts about unpaid tolls are scams!
Sep 11, 2025·26m - 29
Panel of experts sheds light on transportation funding battle
Sep 5, 2025·30m - 30
As road funding talks continue, a look at pavement forecasts
Aug 28, 2025·19m - 31
Building roads and bridges generates jobs
Aug 21, 2025·29m - 32
The week for electric vehicle news
Aug 15, 2025·27m - 33
Are we talking enough about crumbling bridges?
Aug 8, 2025·24m - 34
Michigan DNR works to provide access for all to popular state park beach
Jul 31, 2025·16m - 35
How safety cameras slow down drivers in school zones
Jul 24, 2025·22m - 36
Drive on the roads, pay for the roads
Jul 16, 2025·28m - 37
After a series of work-zone crashes, what can be done?
Jul 10, 2025·19m - 38
Reprise: A veteran Michigan pollster talks about perceptions of road conditions and repairs
Jul 2, 2025·31m - 39
Take 2: Regulating traffic flow with stop lights at entrance ramps
Host Jeff Cranston discusses ramp metering on I-96 with experts from Colorado DOT and AASHTO, exploring its benefits for traffic flow and safety.
Jun 25, 2025·28m - 40
Why do we need a green light to enter a freeway?
Jun 18, 2025·29m - 41
EVs, magnets and drones. Oh, my!
Jun 12, 2025·25m - 42
Dr. Fraud: Do NOT respond to texts about unpaid tolls
Jun 4, 2025·25m - 43
Reprise: Managing traffic during road construction; and what about the zipper merge?
May 29, 2025·24m - 44
Predicting how long a road will last
May 22, 2025·22m - 45
Will congress move quickly on a highway bill?
May 8, 2025·24m - 46
The future of road funding
May 1, 2025·25m - 47
Some good news for understanding wildlife-vehicle collisions
Apr 24, 2025·18m - 48
Transportation funding in Michigan, some history
Interview with a senior fiscal analyst about the history and current state of transportation funding in Michigan.
Apr 18, 2025·24m - 49
Work progresses on the final phase of rebuilding I-696
Interview with construction engineer Brian Travis about the final phase of I-696 rebuild and I-96 flex route completion.
Apr 10, 2025·21m - 50
MDOT crews, other agencies respond to historic ice storm
Apr 3, 2025·25m