West Virginia Department of Transportation begun its podcast in the summer of 2020 and has been sharing our story in the real voices of our employees, and partners throughout state government, consulting and contracting. Secretary Rumbaugh joins us on the 250th episode to talk about WVDOT's priorities going into summer 2025.

In building and maintaining roads, engineers have to work within the environment. Doug Kirk, P.E., Chief Engineer of Environmental Compliance and Interim Director of the Technical Support Division, joins WV on the DOT podcast this week to talk about maintaining the balance between what's there and what's being built.

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The West Virginia Department of Transportation is hiring for many career types and has summer co-op opportunities as well. Natalie Holcomb, Career Services Manager, joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about the steps you can take in planning a career with WVDOT --- applying may be easier than you think!

From basic transportation to the best of summer fun, bicycles are everywhere. West Virginia Division of Highways works to make our projects more bicycle friendly, Mike Dodd joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to recognize National Bike Month and ask that drivers Share the Road.

While patching a pothole on a January night, Randall Randolph was severely injured in a West Virginia work zone crash. Randall joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to share his story, and words of encouragement to WVDOT workers around the state.

Jason Pizatella, Executive Director of the Contractor's Association of West Virginia, joins us this week on WV on the DOT to share insight on the partnership between the contracting industry and WVDOT, the importance of safe work zones, and the busy construction season ahead.

From safe work zones to square pothole patches, the State Highway Engineer has a unique role in West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of HIghways. As Jacob Bumgarner, P.E., steps into the State Highway Engineer role he takes a moment to join us as this week's guest on WV on the DOT podcast.

Middle, high school and college students, parents, siblings, teachers, professors, contest volunteers.... this week's WV on the DOT podcast was recorded live at WVDOT's 24th Annual West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest. It's a family event and a WVDOT tradition, so share it with any teachers and students who may want to join us next year.

Each spring, the West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO brings together professionals from around West Virginia for a learning and networking opportunity. This week's WV on the DOT podcast was recorded live from WVDOT's work zone safety awareness booth at EXPO.