GDOT Ahead of the Curve Podcast
By Georgia DOT
Categories: Government, News
Georgia Department of Transportation's official podcast highlighting the employees, projects and programs that make us one of the best transportation agencies in the country.
42 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- How Weather Shapes Transportation Projects
In this episode of the Ahead of the Curve Podcast, learn how weather affects transportation construction projects, from planning to building and maintaining Georgia’s roads and bridges.GDOT experts Ian Rish, State Materials Engineer, and Borden Polk, Assistant District Construction Engineer for…
- Monarch Butterfly Conservation
In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, host Natalie Dale explores how Georgia's highways play a role in conserving the Monarch Butterfly. Joining the conversation are Felicity Davis, Landscape Architect Manager at Georgia DOT, and Josh Weaver, Natural Capital Manager at The Ray.Together, they dive…
- Bridge Strike Awareness
In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, host Natalie Dale explores the safety issue of bridge strikes with a panel of transportation experts from across the country: Donn Digamon (GDOT), Joseph Morrissey (NYSDOT), and Mark Luszcz (DelDOT). Together, they examine the impacts of bridge strikes, what…
- Meet G-MAP: The Georgia Mobility & Access Planner Improves Availability of Transit
In this episode, host Natalie Dale dives into the partnership between the Georgia DOT, Atlanta Regional Commission, Gwinnett County, and the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia to launch the Georgia Mobility and Access Planner (G-MAP). This new app provides real-time trip planning and…
- Shutting Down to Level Up: The 285 Rebuild Episode
In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, host Natalie Dale breaks down GDOT’s major effort to upgrade and replace key segments of I-285 West in Fulton and Cobb counties. Natalie sits down with Director of Construction Patrick Allen and State Traffic Engineer Sam Harris to discuss the rebuilding…
- Catching up with Commissioner McMurry
In this episode, host Natalie Dale sits down with GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry to discuss how GDOT is meeting the growing demands on our transportation infrastructure through innovation and strategic investment.Commissioner McMurry also shares insights into his new role as AASHTO president…
- Women in Transportation
This special episode of Ahead of the Curve coincides with Women's History Month and is dedicated to the women in transportation. Host Natalie Dale moderates a live panel discussion about the diverse roles and significant contributions of women within the Georgia DOT.The panel consists of the…
- FIFA World Cup 2026
In this episode, host Natalie Dale explores the multi-agency collaboration for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Georgia DOT's Permits & Operations Division Director Alan Davis and D7 District Engineer Paul DeNard, along with MARTA’s Deputy General Manager Rhonda Allen, discuss the…
- Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a devastating crime that occurs in communities across our state and nation, including along our transportation network—on roadways, at rest areas and welcome centers, in airports, and in other public spaces. Georgia DOT is deeply committed to combating human trafficking, not…
- Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program (Pt 2)
In part two of this series, we continue to explore how Georgia DOT’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program uses drones to make projects safer and more efficient. Members of the UAS Program join host Natalie Dale to discuss how drones are used in transportation projects, and how GDOT employees…
- Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program
In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we explore how Georgia DOT’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program uses drones to make projects safer and more efficient. Members of the UAS Program join host Natalie Dale to discuss how drones are used in transportation projects, why it matters…
- Customer Service
In this episode, Natalie Dale sits down with Strategic Workforce Director Kelly Johnson to explore how our customer service efforts are helping to shape Georgia’s transportation future.
- Hurricane Helene: One-Year Anniversary
Host Natalie Dale is joined by Emergency Management Assistant Operations Coordinator Matt Needham and East Georgia Region (District 2) Communications Officer Will Volk to explore the impact of Hurricane Helene on Georgia's transportation system in 2024. They dive into the critical lessons learned…
- Keep Georgia Safe
This episode dives into the Keep Georgia Safe campaign, an initiative that educates students about road safety. Host Natalie Dale is joined by Stacy Tornio and 5th-grade teacher Thomas Bussey to discuss the partnership between Georgia DOT and We Are Teachers, and how they're working to keep young…
- Pedestrian Safety
Host Natalie Dale chats with State Safety Engineering Supervisor Ron Knezevich and State Pedestrian Bicycle Engineer Connor Booth about the GDOT programs and activities that help keep pedestrians safe in Georgia.
- 2025 Legislative Recap
Host Natalie Dale chats with Georgia DOT Director of Policy and Government Affairs Josh Waller and Policy Analysis Bureau Specialist Abigail Handel about the importance of GDOT's involvement in the legislative process.
- The 411 on 511
Host Natalie Dale dives into Georgia's source for real-time traffic updates - 511. In this episode, guests Alan Davis, State Traffic Engineer, and Christina Barry, Assistant State Traffic Engineer, chat about how motorists can access the latest traffic information, weather alerts, construction…
- Work Zone Safety
In this episode, host Natalie Dale is joined by State Safety Manager Sharon Morales and Safety Program Manager Ed David Adams to chat about how GDOT strives to increase safety in road construction work zones for both motorists and our workers.
- Georgia DOT Deputy Commissioner
Host Natalie Dale sits down with Deputy Commissioner Brad Saxon as he highlights the roles, projects, and experiences that helped shape his career at Georgia DOT.
- TIME Task Force
Host Natalie Dale dives into the role of the TIME Task Force with Incident Response Program Manager Jason Josey, Georgia State Patrol Captain Ritche and Georgia DOT District 6 Communications Officer Joe Schulman. In this episode, the guests provide an overview of key TIME initiatives and how the…
- Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO)
In this episode, host Natalie Dale is joined by the Incident Response Program Manager Jason Josey to share insight on the important role of HERO in keeping the traveling public safe as the program celebrates 30 years of service.
- Public Involvement
In this episode, host Natalie Dale is joined by Assistant Director of Strategic Communications Katina Lear, Assistant State Environmental Administrator Amber Phillips, and State Program Delivery Administrator Kimberly Nesbitt to share their insight on the important role that public involvement…
- Rural Transit
Host Natalie Dale chats with Georgia DOT's Intermodal - Transit Program team about how GDOT supports transit programs across the state, especially in rural areas.
- Hurricane Preparedness
In this episode, Natalie Dale chats with Assistant State Maintenance Engineer for Emergency Operations Emily Fish and GEMA State Meteorologist WIll Lanxton about how Georgia DOT stays prepared for a hurricane or tropical storm that impacts our state.
- Interagency Office of Environmental Quality
Host Natalie Dale chats with State Environmental Liaison Sandy Lawrence about the purpose of the Interagency Office of Environmental Quality and its collaboration with state and federal agencies. Natalie also interviews US Army Corps Biologist Nicole Liette and Georgia DNR Environmental Specialist…
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