Today, we’re getting into emergencies. We’ve gotten into them a few times on this show and we should, we seem to be getting into them more and more, every year. We’re either in an emergency, preparing for an emergency or recovering from an emer

Ep47 - Understanding Maintenance Contracts

Oct 26th, 2023 35m 35s

What do we have 28 of, across our province, that ensures our roads are well maintained through our many seasons? Maintenance Contracts! We work with various maintenance contractors across our province to keep our roads in working condition and

Ep46 - Updating Digital Delivery

Jul 20th, 2023 46m 12s

Change. It’s probably the biggest constant in what we do. And nothing changes faster than technology. Not only in the tools we use but also in the public’s expectations in how we serve them. One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in my time in

Ep45 - Getting Down with DFAA

Mar 13th, 2023 32m 26s

When disasters strike our province, big/small, floods, fires, etc. we’re there to work to reopen our highways. But what happens after those events? What’s our role in recovery and financial assistance. Quite a bit actually and today we’re going

Into All Things Invasive Species

Oct 24th, 2022 47m 7s

I’m not trying to scare you or anything but we’re being invaded. By land, by water… we are being invaded by… invasive species. What does that even mean, what’s our role and how afraid should we be? Our guests on the latest TRANsmissions podca

Ep43 - The Path to Policy

Aug 24th, 2022 38m 34s

“POLICY” - a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual. Is that what it is in the world of Transportation and Infrastructure? Is it a simple process or a complicated one? What’s involved?

Ep42 - Caring About Corporate Safety

Jul 25th, 2022 24m 43s

Our number one priority is safety. You know it. I know it. But what does that MEAN?! Sure we prioritize safety but what are the behaviours? What does that look like as an organization? In this episode, we get into the corporate safety world to

Ep41 - Painting the Picture of Atmospheric River 2021

Jun 10th, 2022 50m 13s

Natural disasters, big emergencies… flooding, wildfire… are becoming more and more common. The “new normal” as they call it. But here’s the thing when we start saying “new normal”… there’s a “new abnormal”. And we got a big slice of that in Nov

Ep40 - Understanding the Usefulness of Utilities

Apr 25th, 2022 40m 3s

There are a LOT of what this ministry does that you don’t see. That you might not even consider. Driving along, checking out our beautiful scenery with no idea the work that goes into making it all… work. I’m talking about utilities. Host Russe

Ep39 - Remember Your Records Management

Mar 25th, 2022 28m 41s

Every once in a while we get an email reminding us about our records management. We look at, we know we gotta do it, we think about it, we wonder what “transitory” means… and go on with our day. Sound familiar? Well, records ARE a big deal. P

Ep38 - Into the Wilds of Wildlife Management

Feb 25th, 2022 35m 38s

Our beautiful province is hugely populated by various wildlife, who make their way around the land. And they don’t often travel by highways. But we still need to ensure they travel safely when they get to them, which is what we’re talking about

Ep37 - Anything and Everything Avalanche

Jan 20th, 2022 41m 54s

Some of the most amazing photos/videos and coolest stories come from this program. From weather stations, to backcountry adventures, avalanche control to safety preparation. Hello Avalanche Program! Host Russel Lolacher chats with Senior Manag

Ep36 - Get In Line for Inland Ferries

Nov 25th, 2021 29m 13s

We talk a lot of highways on this podcast. Which makes sense as they cover a large part of our province, BUT there are some bodies of water that highways have to stop at and allow for other modes of transportation to step up. Inland Ferries! An

Ep35 - An Understanding of GBA+ and IGBA+

Oct 26th, 2021 48m 41s

Today on the show we’ll be discussing GBA+ and IGBA+, Gender-Based Analysis Plus and Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis Plus. You’ll hear personal and passionate stories of how important this learning and understanding is to how we can build bett

Ep34 - Take a Ride with DriveBC

Oct 1st, 2021 35m 39s

DriveBC. You know it. You love it. It’s one of the key products we use to communicate to the public on travel advisories, incident information, closures and construction impacts while also providing highwaycams, weather info and so much more to

Ep33 - A Play by Play with Procurement

Aug 23rd, 2021 34m 51s

According to Wikipedia, procurement is “the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement generally involves making b

Ep32 - Say Hi to BC HighwayCams

Jul 27th, 2021 39m 33s

They are one of the most popular things we do. They are one of the many ways we help the public know before they go and they have a very happy home on our DriveBC web properties. They’ve also been an amazing source of fun in highlighting our pr

Ep31 - Getting Insight into Integrated Transportation Planning

Jun 23rd, 2021 26m 34s

There are so many modes of transportation, and there really needs to be a more holistic look at how they compliment and work with each other. Including the use of technology in those relationships. And that’s why we’re talking about Integrated

EP30 - Everything Ethics

May 19th, 2021 16m 2s

Ethics - “moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.” That’s what dictionary.com tells us. And in this episode, we’re going to hear from our ministry’s Ethics advisor on how that pertains to us. Host Rus

EP29 - A Peek into the Passenger Transportation Branch

Apr 19th, 2021 33m 57s

PTB. Do you mean the Branch or the Board? What’s the difference?! Quite a bit actually and we’re here to get into those details and so much more of what the Passenger Transportation Branch does. Host Russel Lolacher chats with Perry Dennis, Dep

Ep28 - A Sit Down with Structural Engineering

Mar 26th, 2021 39m 34s

It's always a great time to get to know our engineers. We have many types that work within our ministry and in this episode, we give Structural Engineering the spotlight. Podcast host Russel Lolacher talks with Director of Structural Engineerin

Ep27 - Talking Traffic Data

Mar 26th, 2021 31m 58s

Data, data, data. It’s a big part of how we are informed to make the decisions we do. Host Russel Lolacher sits down with returning guest Director of Transportation Systems and Road Safety Engineering Kenedee Ludwar and Traffic Data Program Coo

Ep26 - Fun with Field Services

Feb 19th, 2021 39m 34s

What do you call a team that is in charge of the roll out of our highway projects? Highway roll outers? Sorry, not very catchy. What we DO call them however is our Provincial Field Services team and in this episode, host Russel Lolacher speaks

BONUS 003 - A Moose Hide Campaign Conversation

Jan 14th, 2021 41m 26s

For this episode, host Russel Lolacher talks with those behind the Moose Hide Campaign, a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Campaign day is Feb.11.

Ep25 – Get To Know Cariboo District Manager Todd Hubner

Dec 14th, 2020 37m 43s

It’s a very special episode. Very soon, a member of the MoTI community will be retiring and leaving a lasting legacy behind. That person, is Cariboo District Manager, Todd Hubner. Having been a part of our organization for decades, Todd has ama