Key takeaways: The Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Second Chance Program helps returning residents and others with employment barriers gain one year of paid, supportive work experience, with a focus on long-term career development. The program has grown from 50 to 350 positions and includes technological resources, resume workshops, CDL prep and …

Key takeaways Importance of infrastructure maintenance – Michigan DOT’s Ancillary Structures Program, supported by HNTB software, emphasizes the need for proactive inspections and maintenance of critical structures like bridges, overpasses and traffic signals. Risk mitigation – By assessing vulnerabilities, programs like the Ancillary Structures Pr…

In this episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, Gavin Jenkins is joined by WSP’s digital leaders, Jay Wratten and Chris Harman, for a discussion on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology in infrastructure. They explore key trends in 2025, including AI's increasing implementation in transportation, p…

Episode five of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast features an interview with Tyler Duvall, CEO and co-founder of Cavnue, who discusses the future of smart roadways and the I-94 CAV Corridor project in Michigan.By ITP

In the fourth episode of the ITP, co-host Brandon Lewis interviews Stacey Matlen, Senior Vice President of Innovation at the Partnership for New York City, which co-founded the Transit Tech Lab. They discuss how the lab navigates the "choreographed chaos" of NYC transit, the innovations driving infrastructure and transportation resilience and the c…

In our new episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, Gavin, Harlee and Brandon focus on transportation technology and safety with two interviews. Harlee interviews Terri Johnson, director of public sector services at INRIX, with the conversation focusing on traffic slowdown alerts and intelligent transportation systems. Then, Brandon has a …

In this episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, hosts Gavin Jenkins, Brandon Lewis, and Harlee Hewitt talk advancements in transportation infrastructure. Gavin interviews Dr. Darcy Bullock from Purdue University, who shares insights on how telematics and big data are transforming highway safety, from identifying crash patterns to enhance …

Welcome to the first episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, presented by Roads and Bridges and Mass Transit magazines! Hosts Gavin Jenkins, Brandon Lewis and Harlee Hewitt introduce themselves and share their excitement about launching the podcast. They also discuss their locations and briefly talk about how they began thinking more abou…

On Jan. 14, Roads & Bridges will launch a podcast that examines how technology shapes infrastructure. Produced by Endeavor Business Media, the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, or ITP for short, is a collaboration with Mass Transit magazine, one of our sister publications. Episodes will be released every other Tuesday. The bi-weekly show will be h…