Behind The Barrels

No interview this month, we just want to wish all of our ODOT brothers and sisters a wonderful holiday season. We did talk about out some of our holiday traditions. We'd also love to hear about yours.

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This month we're talking to Zach Porter from District 2 about his Appalachian adventures. 

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Before we get too far ahead of ourselves and interview all the lovely people of ODOT, we thought it might be nice to let you all know a bit more about us. Listening, you'll see very quickly why we thought we were a good match. 

Enjoy, and Happy Halloween! 

On this first episode of Behind The Barrels, we’re talking to Chasen Graley, an intern out of Central Office who enjoys playing America’s favorite pass time, with rules from a time that has passed.

For more info on vintage base ball, visit the links below.

Columbus Capitals (Facebook Page)

Vintage Base Ball Association

The Ohio Cup

Ohio Village Muffins

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After a three year hiatus, the Ohio State Fair is back, which means so is the ODOT booth in the Bricker Building. 

But that's not all! This episode also introduces our new co-host, Caraline Griffith! 

The Ohio State Fair is open now through August 7th.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at [email protected]

We conclude our four part series, led by Director Jack Marchbanks, on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance. This week, Director Marchbanks, talks about the ways that ODOT is Positioned for the Future Benefit of Ohio.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.  

If you have question, comments or ideas, or would like to request a transcript of this episode, email me at [email protected]

We’re closing in on the end of our special series on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance. This week is Pillar 3, which is Well Maintained. Director, Jack Marchbanks, talks about everything from the funding to the smart pavement management that is needed to keep our roads well maintained.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates. 

If you have question, comments or ideas, or would like to request a transcript of this episode, email me at [email protected]

We continue our special series on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance with Pillar 2, Accessible. ODOT Director, Jack Marchbanks, talks about how accessible transportation is important for Ohio and its citizens.

Come back next week for Pillar 3, Well-Maintained.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.  (that’s O-H-G-O.com)

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at [email protected]

This month we begin a four part series, led by Director Jack Marchbanks, on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance.

ODOT leadership from around the state developed Four Pillars by which we will advance the department. And with these Four Pillars, come brand-new objectives that we call our Strategic Advance.

We start this series off, with Safe. Director, Jack Marchbanks, addresses specific safety concerns not just on state roads, but local roads as well.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates. 

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at [email protected]

This month we begin a four part series, led by Director Jack Marchbanks, on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance.

ODOT leadership from around the state developed Four Pillars by which we will advance the department. And with these Four Pillars, come brand-new objectives that we call our Strategic Advance. They are confident this strategy will better position ODOT to meet the present and future needs of Ohioans.

The four pillars themselves are …Safe, Accessible, Well-Maintained and Positioned for the Future Benefit of Ohio.

We start this series off, with Safe. Here is ODOT Director, Jack Marchbanks, addressing specific safety concerns not just on state roads, but local roads as well.

Be sure to visit transportation.Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.

If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at [email protected]