The Wavetronix Pulse Podcast

On this episode of the Pulse Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Henderson of ATS Traffic to explore the technology, challenges, and ideas shaping transportation across Canada.

From intelligent transportation systems and work zones to traffic control, roadway safety, and large-scale operations, ATS Traffic plays a major role in helping keep drivers moving and workers safe.

Steve takes us inside the industry to discuss how ITS is evolving, the technology transforming Canadian roadways, and what it takes to coordinate thousands of moving parts in real time.

Whether you work in ITS, traffic engineering, roadway safety, or transportation, this conversation offers a look at where the industry is today and where it’s headed next. Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping the future of transportation.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/eI7UKY-VYL0

On this episode of the Pulse Podcast, we’re joined by Jeffery Dale, a transportation leader who worked with Kimley-Horn, to talk about the challenges facing today’s transportation industry—and what’s coming next.

From traffic operations and safety to emerging mobility solutions, Jeffery brings years of experience helping communities tackle complex transportation challenges.

We dive into what it takes to balance safety, efficiency, and growth, how technology is changing the way engineers approach transportation, and where Jeffery believes the industry is headed.

What does the future of mobility look like, and how do we get there? 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hbp51PT8Q2c

Sam Hendow works with the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he plays a key role in the Signal Operations Program — known as SigOps.

GDOT’s SigOps program is at the forefront of traffic signal management, working to keep Georgia’s intersections running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. From improving travel times and reducing congestion, to enhancing safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, SigOps is transforming how Georgia moves.

Watch as we dive into how the program works, the technology behind it, and the impact it’s having on communities across the state.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/QhAMCwGMvJs

Meet Nikolai Alekseev from the Almaty City Traffic Management Centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Cities around the world like Almaty are investing in smarter traffic operations centers to better monitor congestion, improve safety, and manage growing transportation demands.

Nikolai and his team are helping lead those efforts in a city boasting a population well over 2 million people. They're using data, detection, and modern traffic management systems to keep one of Central Asia’s largest cities moving.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6vVA8JxYos

How do you manage traffic in one of South America's busiest cities?

In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Santiago Mancini from AUSA (Autopistas Urbanas S.A.) joins us to discuss how Buenos Aires is modernizing its highway network with Wavetronix radar detection and preparing for a FreeFlow future.

We also dive into a fun topic: how Lionel Messi can have a surprising impact on traffic throughout Buenos Aires. ⚽🚗

Watch now to learn more about intelligent transportation, traffic management, and the future of mobility in Argentina.

English subtitles are available on YouTube. Turn on Closed Captions (CC) to follow along in English.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/aTP2EBJh-To

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¿Cómo se gestiona el tránsito en una de las ciudades más transitadas de Sudamérica?

En este episodio del Pulse Podcast, Santiago Mancini de AUSA (Autopistas Urbanas S.A.) nos cuenta cómo Buenos Aires está modernizando su red de autopistas con la tecnología de detección por radar de Wavetronix y preparándose para un futuro con FreeFlow.

También hablamos de un tema divertido: cómo Lionel Messi puede tener un impacto sorprendente en el tránsito de Buenos Aires. ⚽🚗

Mira el episodio para conocer más sobre transporte inteligente, gestión del tránsito y el futuro de la movilidad en Argentina.

Warren Lee III is the principal engineer at Tori Engineering, a Georgia based firm known for delivering innovative solutions across complex infrastructure and engineering projects.

Warren brings decades of experience in civil and transportation engineering, and he’s played a key role in shaping projects that impact communities, improve safety, and push the boundaries of sustainable design.

Watch as we explore Warren’s career journey, the challenges and opportunities in modern engineering, and his insights on the future of infrastructure.

Whether you’re an engineer, a student, or simply someone who appreciates the roads, bridges, and systems that keep our communities running, you’ll enjoy this in-depth conversation on all things traffic, engineering and infrastructure.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/9kTBivx04bE

Rob Sanders known as "Road Guy Rob" has built a massive social media following by taking the sometimes complicated—and sometimes overlooked—world of traffic and road design, and turning it into engaging stories millions of viewers can understand.

Before the cameras and the viral videos, Rob built a career rooted in storytelling, combining journalism, video production, and a knack for explaining how our roads actually work.

He dives into everything from high level traffic concepts that engage the driving public to more technical ones such as diverging diamond interchanges, roundabouts, intersections and more.

Join us as we follow his journey, background, and how he’s using the power of storytelling to make transportation engineering accessible and even entertaining.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/j_AHcllZgJU

Rob Sanders known as "Road Guy Rob" has built a massive social media following by taking the sometimes complicated—and sometimes overlooked—world of traffic and road design, and turning it into engaging stories millions of viewers can understand.

Before the cameras and the viral videos, Rob built a career rooted in storytelling, combining journalism, video production, and a knack for explaining how our roads actually work.

He dives into everything from high level traffic concepts that engage the driving public to more technical ones such as diverging diamond interchanges, roundabouts, intersections and more.

Join us as we follow his journey, background, and how he’s using the power of storytelling to make transportation engineering accessible and even entertaining.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/XcWxLK80QGI

Ben Chen is the Principal Partner and Founder of MS2, a national leader in transportation data collection, management, and analysis.

His expertise pioneered the cloud-based Transportation Data Management System (TDMS) that is quickly becoming the standard for transportation data management around the United States.

With more than 30 years of experience in traffic engineering and transportation software development, he created the first version of the Traffic Count Database System in 1997 and went on to found MS2 in 2003.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yk77-shgeTs

Bryan Mulligan is the president of Applied Information, a Georgia based company leading in the development of smart cities, connected vehicles, and ITS technology designed to save lives and improve traffic. 

Bryan and his team are at the forefront of using this technology to provide data-driven solutions making our roads safer, smarter, and more efficient.

From connected school zone flashers to emergency vehicle preemption to pioneering work in smart city infrastructure, Bryan has been shaping how communities across the country use technology to save lives and improve mobility. 

We’re excited to dive into his vision for the future of transportation and hear how Applied Information is transforming the way we move.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/NBk7Wrp_G5s