What's happening with WVDOT this spring? Secretary of Transportation Jimmy Wriston, P.E., joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk proper pothole milling and filling, repairing slips and slides, and projects of all sizes.

As time elapses since the days of major expansion, aging infrastructure is leading to a decline in bridges all across the nation. But in West Virginia, the bridges will be better - not worse - ten years "down the road." Why? Gehan Elsayed, Ph.D., P.E., joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the benefits of a data driven decision making in planning the work of the Division of Highways and thinking years ahead to improve the quality of our roads and bridges.

Tree canopy clearing. Ditching. Culvert repair. These are maintenance activities but they're also a defense against one of the greatest enemies our roadways face --- Water. Chris Collins, P.E., Deputy District 2 Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to explain how the mudslides of spring, the canopy clearing season we're just ending, and the pothole milling and filling season ahead all connected in WVDOH's strategy to maintain and preserve the roads we share.

WVDOH and the citizens we serve all alike in two big ways; we love our cars and we hate potholes. District 1 Manager, Arlie Matney, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to describe our strategy for turning those ugly potholes we all detest into smooth roads ahead. How can you help? Karen Saunders, District 2 Citizens Response Coordinator, also joins us to describe what she does when someone calls with a question or concern about a specific issue on the road. When you see a problem and have a question, Karen is one of the people you talk to when you call 1-833-WVROADS. With citizens and WVDOH, management and transportation workers, all pulling together we'll get smooth roads for spring and put this winter's freeze/thaw behind us.

Dave Cramer, P.E., joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk Industrial Access Roads, Public Private Partnership, art on WVDOH right of ways and working together to build opportunities for West Virginia.

Any podcast series on demystifying state government must include internal audits, right? This week, Randy Wade, Director of the WVDOT Auditing Division joins Randy (Damron) and Jennifer for our WV on the DOT podcast. Auditing is a good thing for an agency, and divisions within WVDOT are actually requesting to be audited! But why?

Did you know that West Virginian's can now take the knowledge test for a learners permit online? Do you know why the new driver's licenses look so different? Natalie Holcomb, with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, addresses these topics and more on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.

When West Virginia Division of Highways implemented the Classification and Compensation Career Plan, it had positive effects throughout the agency on everything from hiring employees quickly, to retaining and training. Now the plan is being extended to all West Virginia Department of Transportation agencies. H. Julian Woods, J.D., joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to explain what this means for agencies such as the Division of Motor Vehicles and the State Rail Authority.

Secretary of Transportation Jimmy Wriston joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to commend the men and women working around the clock to clear snow and ice, to talk projects and explain infrastructure programs, and even to address a few Facebook comments. WV on the DOT encourages listeners to write in and share questions for your Department of Transportation; write to [email protected]

In a roadway emergency or weather event, how does WVDOH know what's happening on the ground statewide? Jim Lambert, manager of the WVDOH Transportation Management Center, joins Randy and Jennifer to talk technology, communication and teamwork on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.