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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  1. 1

    Historic flooding takes a toll on roads and bridges across Michigan

    Apr 16, 2026·25m
  2. 2

    A look at crash fatality numbers and an update on work zone safety cameras

    Hidden gem

    Jeff 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. 3

    Reprise: After a pandemic spike in crashes, 2025 stats show positive trends

    Apr 6, 2026·46m
  4. 4

    Why falling ice leads to closing the Mackinac Bridge

    Hidden gem

    Falling 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. 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. 6

    Michigan panel boosts funding to rebuild major highways

    Mar 12, 2026·20m
  7. 7

    New mobility comes at a cost

    Mar 5, 2026·26m
  8. 8

    Reprise: Focusing on the work force as we enter a new road construction season

    Feb 26, 2026·28m
  9. 9

    Paying by the miles driven - where things stand

    Feb 19, 2026·34m
  10. 10

    Reprise: The people behind a most iconic international handshake

    Feb 12, 2026·20m
  11. 11

    Exiting STC chairman reflects on his tenure

    Feb 5, 2026·24m
  12. 12

    MDOT’s new chief administrative officer takes on a road user charge project

    Jan 29, 2026·24m
  13. 13

    Polar vortex, winter storms test driver responsibility

    Jan 22, 2026·29m
  14. 14

    What to expect as Congress looks to renew transportation funding

    Jan 15, 2026·22m
  15. 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. 16

    MDOT director touts 2025 accomplishments

    Dec 18, 2025·27m
  17. 17

    Veteran MDOT leader reflects on a rich career in state government

    Dec 10, 2025·23m
  18. 18

    Study: Flashing LED lights can reduce crashes on curves

    Hidden gem

    Talking 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. 19

    Projects improve travel near Grand Rapids, Traverse City

    Hidden gem

    Talking 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. 20

    MDOT, communities celebrate conclusion of big projects

    Talking Michigan Transportation examines the completed U.S.

    Nov 13, 2025·32m·2 clips
  21. 21

    Michigan budget provides a boost to public transportation

    Oct 30, 2025·29m
  22. 22

    Why MDOT is solidifying policies for use of facilities

    Oct 23, 2025·24m
  23. 23

    New transportation hub a big step for travelers in Detroit

    Oct 17, 2025·27m
  24. 24

    Michigan budget has good news for studying road usage charges

    Oct 9, 2025·28m
  25. 25

    Reprise: What 2024 polling said about removing sales tax from fuel

    Oct 2, 2025·27m
  26. 26

    Federal help for studying and reducing wildlife crashes

    Sep 25, 2025·21m
  27. 27

    Increased enforcement targets trucks in work zones

    Sep 19, 2025·28m
  28. 28

    One more time: Texts about unpaid tolls are scams!

    Sep 11, 2025·26m
  29. 29

    Panel of experts sheds light on transportation funding battle

    Sep 5, 2025·30m
  30. 30

    As road funding talks continue, a look at pavement forecasts

    Aug 28, 2025·19m
  31. 31

    Building roads and bridges generates jobs

    Aug 21, 2025·29m
  32. 32

    The week for electric vehicle news

    Aug 15, 2025·27m
  33. 33

    Are we talking enough about crumbling bridges?

    Aug 8, 2025·24m
  34. 34

    Michigan DNR works to provide access for all to popular state park beach

    Jul 31, 2025·16m
  35. 35

    How safety cameras slow down drivers in school zones

    Jul 24, 2025·22m
  36. 36

    Drive on the roads, pay for the roads

    Jul 16, 2025·28m
  37. 37

    After a series of work-zone crashes, what can be done?

    Jul 10, 2025·19m
  38. 38

    Reprise: A veteran Michigan pollster talks about perceptions of road conditions and repairs

    Jul 2, 2025·31m
  39. 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. 40

    Why do we need a green light to enter a freeway?

    Jun 18, 2025·29m
  41. 41

    EVs, magnets and drones. Oh, my!

    Jun 12, 2025·25m
  42. 42

    Dr. Fraud: Do NOT respond to texts about unpaid tolls

    Jun 4, 2025·25m
  43. 43

    Reprise: Managing traffic during road construction; and what about the zipper merge?

    May 29, 2025·24m
  44. 44

    Predicting how long a road will last

    May 22, 2025·22m
  45. 45

    Will congress move quickly on a highway bill?

    May 8, 2025·24m
  46. 46

    The future of road funding

    May 1, 2025·25m
  47. 47

    Some good news for understanding wildlife-vehicle collisions

    Apr 24, 2025·18m
  48. 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. 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. 50

    MDOT crews, other agencies respond to historic ice storm

    Apr 3, 2025·25m