Infrastructure Technology Podcast

The ITP team opens this episode by responding to a listener question about whether artificial intelligence is being pushed too quickly — and what the surge of AI marketing says about regulation, responsibility and public trust. 

Later in the episode, Gavin sits down with UC Berkeley civil engineering students Michael Yamaguchi and Sarah Saadeh from the American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter to explore how digital too...

Co-hosts Brandon Lewis and Jessica Parks lead this episode of the ITP, joined by Mass Transit's Noah Kolenda. They examine one year of congestion pricing and its impact on traffic patterns and urban mobility in New York City and beyond. 

Brandon also sits down with Penn State student Jorge Diaz to explore the future of transit through the lens of an emerging professional — from data analytics and machine learning to the growing nee...

The ITP team returns to dive into post-pandemic transit and the evolving forces shaping infrastructure today. Mass Transit’s Noah Kolenda joins Gavin, Brandon, and Jessica to break down five years of ridership recovery across the New York MTA system — revealing how commuter rail, buses, subways and paratransit have each rebounded differently as travel habits shift.

Later in the episode, Gavin speaks with Keith Plokhoy of CMC to exp...

The Season 3 premiere of the ITP kicks off with a forward-looking conversation on where transportation and infrastructure technology are headed next. Gavin, Brandon and Jessica break down predictions on AI adoption, smart roads, real-time traffic management and the uncertain future of federal infrastructure funding.  

The episode also features an in-depth interview with leaders from HNTB and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), explor...

On the Season 2 finale of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, Gavin, Brandon, and Jessica are joined by Noah, who breaks down the U.S. transit industry’s zero-emission bus transition, including fleet size, propulsion types, infrastructure gaps, and the impact of tariffs. Returning guests Jay Wratten and Chris Harman from WSP review their 2025 technology predictions, discussing what came true and how AI, digital twins, USDOT requ...

In this episode of the ITP, the team dives into fresh ridership data from the American Public Transportation Association, revealing that heavy rail has seen the strongest post-pandemic rebound. Later, Gavin Jenkins speaks with Steve Davidson, chief strategy officer at American Structurepoint, explains how technologies like virtual and augmented reality are enhancing collaboration, improving project accuracy and helping both stakeho...

In Episode 9 of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, the team responds to listener emails before Brandon's interview with Dave Karwaski of UCLA Transportation, who outlines the university’s cutting-edge Sustainable Transportation Plan, including full bus fleet electrification, inductive charging technology and the integration of Waymo autonomous vehicles into campus life. The episode closes with Ileana’s Bunny Man Bridge urban le...

The ITP team kicks off this episode with Roads & Bridges trivia before diving into an interview with Sean Poole of IntelliRoad. Poole breaks down the alarming scale of wrong-way driving crashes and how IntelliRoad’s AI- and LIDAR-powered IntelliConnect platform is working to prevent them with real-time detection and alerts. The episode wraps up with an explainer on bump outs, exploring how curb extensions and bus bulbs make str...

In the season one finale of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, hosts Gavin Jenkins, Brandon Lewis and Harlee Hewitt reflect on their inaugural season before Gavin interviews Brad Miller, senior product manager at AT&T. The pair discuss the company’s internet of things video intelligence technology, which aims to improve road safety, especially in rural and construction zones, by allowing cities and transportation agencies t...

Key Takeaways

· State DOTs are increasingly trusting of integrating crowd-sourced mobility data as it becomes more robust and comprehensive, offering greater temporal and spatial coverage than traditional sensors.

· New data types like origin-destination and volume data are emerging, but agencies must evaluate their credibility before relying on them for planning and funding decisions.

· Vehicle probe data, now collected from rough...

Key takeaways:

• Jake Bailosky developed OnStation to solve a specific pain point in the field: determining exact location on a project site. Inspired by golf yardage apps, the tool automates stationing for road workers and inspectors.
• The app immediately improved field efficiency by eliminating manual calculations and replacing measuring wheels—offering instant location data to crews and helping streamline project documentation...