The Driving Force

In the final episode of our series with Louisiana DOTD's Location & Survey section, Todd and Garrett welcome Mark Hughes and Tyler Hodges from the Right of Way unit, along with Aircraft Fleet Commander Jeremy Coffey. Mark, Tyler, and Jeremy discuss what they do on a day-to-day basis and how their unique work fits into the section's overall mission.

On this episode, Todd and Garrett continue our series with Louisiana DOTD's Location & Survey group by welcoming several members of the remote sensing team, including Steve Leblanc, Dustin Smith, and Brenda Browning. This trio is on the leading edge of much of the Department is doing to capture high-quality imagery across Louisiana. From photogrammetry to the latest in UAV technology, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!

On this episode, Todd and Garrett continue to explore Louisiana DOTD's Location and Survey unit by welcoming Barrett Smith, Lucas Jewell, and Jonathan Herrod. This trio of guests lays out the team's Field Operations and Automation functions for a wide variety of surveying projects across the state.

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Louisiana DOTD Location and Survey

On this episode, Todd and Garrett kick off a brand new series with Stan Ard, who heads up Louisiana DOTD's Location & Survey section. Stan introduces us to the many functions of his team and discusses how advances in technology are enabling them to support DOTD and other agencies in exciting new ways.

Dr. Mary Leah Coco, LTRC's Associate Director of Technology Transfer and Training and the Chair of the Louisiana Transportation Conference Executive Committee, joins Todd and Garrett to preview this exciting upcoming event. You'll hear about what to expect over the three days of the conference, including the General Session, Technical Sessions, and Tradeshow, as well as how to register and where to find answers to common questions.

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Louisiana Transportation Conference 2027

Todd and Garrett wrap up another exciting series by welcoming LTRC Pavement Research Manager Dr. Qiming Chen, Pavement Research Engineer Dr. Jun Liu, and Engineering Technician Consultant Terrell Gorham to the show. In this wide-ranging conversation, the trio provides an overview of LTRC's innovative and important pavement research happening across Louisiana on a daily basis.

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LTRC Pavement Research

On this episode, Todd and Garrett continue highlighting LTRC's innovative geotechnical research efforts by welcoming Senior Geotechnical Research Engineer Nick Ferguson and Engineering Technician Consultant Chris Mertz to the show. Nick and Chris highlight how the team's engineers and lab personnel partner to plan and perform groundbreaking research across Louisiana.

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LTRC Geotechnical Research Page

On this episode, Todd and Garrett launch a new series highlighting the groundbreaking work of LTRC's Pavement & Geotechnical Research group. Research Administrator Gavin Gautreau joins us for an introduction to the content, scope, process, and everyday impact of his team's pavement and geotechnical investigations.

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LTRC Pavement & Geotechnical Research Group

On this episode, Todd and Garrett wrap up our series with Louisiana DOTD's Structures Maintenance and Inspection Group by welcoming Group Administrator Haylye Brown and Bridge Engineer Jason Michiels to the show to discuss one of the most unique aspects of Louisiana's transportation infrastructure: our 100 movable bridges.

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Louisiana DOTD Structures Maintenance and Inspection Group

On this episode, Todd and Garrett continue to explore the inner workings of Louisiana DOTD's Bridge Maintenance Group by welcoming Bridge Maintenance Administrator Haylye Brown and Load Rating Engineer Billy Metcalf. This conversation focuses on their team's creative problem-solving approach to ensuring Louisiana's bridges remain safe for all of the state's road users, including heavy industry.