Host Kristina Egan talks with Andre Briere, the new executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority. A Seattle native and Air Force veteran, Briere brings nearly three decades of leadership experience, including his time as New Hampshire’s deputy transportation commissioner, to guide the future of Maine’s busiest highway. The conversation explores his vision for the turnpike—centered on transparency, technology and modernizing service plazas—along with the agency’s role in the region’s growth, its partnership with MaineDOT, and its investments in public transit and sustainability. Tune in for a candid look at how the Turnpike Authority is balancing mobility, innovation, and environmental responsibility across southern Maine.