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KDOT Transportation Tales w/ Calvin Reed and Greg Shieber

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In this engaging conversation on the QBS Express, host Scott Heidner is joined by Calvin Reed, Kansas Secretary of Transportation and Director of the Kansas Turnpike Authority, and Greg Shieber, the Deputy Secretary and State Transportation Engineer for the state of Kansas. Both guests share a glimpse of their personal backgrounds, their journeys into the realm of civil engineering, and their experiences working with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). They provide valuable insights into KDOT's broad mission, stressing its significant roles beyond the design and paving of roads and building of bridges. The conversation also highlights the agency's vital partnerships at the state, federal, and local level, the challenges and opportunities lying ahead for KDOT, and the critical role of the workforce in the future of engineering and infrastructure projects.

00:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:02 Guest Background: Greg Schieber

06:45 Guest Background: Calvin Reed

15:17 Understanding KDOT's Role and Responsibilities

23:57 Interactions with Policymakers at State and Federal Level

32:33 Appreciation for Agency Partners

33:07 Working with Local Units and Government

34:13 Building Relationships with Local Authorities

34:34 Challenges in Local Infrastructure Maintenance

34:59 Investing in Local Bridge Improvement Program

36:13 Developing a Local Bridge Planning Tool

36:42 Future Challenges in Local System Investment

37:07 The Role of KDOT in Supporting Local Governments

37:37 Creation of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub

38:31 Looking Forward: Challenges and Opportunities for KDOT

38:52 Delivering the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program

39:25 Future Funding for Transportation

41:09 Workforce Challenges in the Industry

42:30 Innovation and Changing Technologies in Infrastructure

43:15 Managing Inflation in Local Projects

44:12 Future of Preservation and Modernization of Infrastructure

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This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information visit ictpod.net

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In this engaging conversation on the QBS Express, host Scott Heidner is joined by Calvin Reed, Kansas Secretary of Transportation and Director of the Kansas Turnpike Authority, and Greg Shieber, the Deputy Secretary and State Transportation Engineer for the state of Kansas. Both guests share a glimpse of their personal backgrounds, their journeys into the realm of civil engineering, and their experiences working with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). They provide valuable insights into KDOT's broad mission, stressing its significant roles beyond the design and paving of roads and building of bridges. The conversation also highlights the agency's vital partnerships at the state, federal, and local level, the challenges and opportunities lying ahead for KDOT, and the critical role of the workforce in the future of engineering and infrastructure projects.

00:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:02 Guest Background: Greg Schieber

06:45 Guest Background: Calvin Reed

15:17 Understanding KDOT's Role and Responsibilities

23:57 Interactions with Policymakers at State and Federal Level

32:33 Appreciation for Agency Partners

33:07 Working with Local Units and Government

34:13 Building Relationships with Local Authorities

34:34 Challenges in Local Infrastructure Maintenance

34:59 Investing in Local Bridge Improvement Program

36:13 Developing a Local Bridge Planning Tool

36:42 Future Challenges in Local System Investment

37:07 The Role of KDOT in Supporting Local Governments

37:37 Creation of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub

38:31 Looking Forward: Challenges and Opportunities for KDOT

38:52 Delivering the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program

39:25 Future Funding for Transportation

41:09 Workforce Challenges in the Industry

42:30 Innovation and Changing Technologies in Infrastructure

43:15 Managing Inflation in Local Projects

44:12 Future of Preservation and Modernization of Infrastructure

Other Resources:

Learn more about ACEC Kansas

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information visit ictpod.net

  continue reading

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