About Episodes Transportation Connects Us Frontline stories: Wisconsin crash responders recall near-death experiences Nov 11, 2021 This episode takes you inside the world of Wisconsin crash response. You’ll hear harrowing stories from first responders who were either hit by a vehicle or involved in an extremely close call with traffic. Crash response is a dangerous job, hear it directly from those who willingly face those dangers every... Read More Discussing cybersecurity: WisDOT and DATCP provide resources to protect your information online Oct 13, 2021 During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) team up for a podcast to bring you important information to help keep you safe online. As reports of fraud, phishing, and imposter scams... Read More Merging Technology and Safety: The New Work Zone May 19, 2021 Envision a work zone in Wisconsin and you’ll likely picture orange barrels, heavy equipment and workers in hard hats. Technology may not come to mind, but it is playing an increasingly important role in keeping motorists and workers safe. In the latest episode of “Transportation Connects Us,” WisDOT engineers... Read More First mile, last mile: Wisconsin’s critical link between infrastructure and agriculture Mar 16, 2021 On this episode, we’re talking transportation and ag with WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary-designee Randy Romanski. We discuss the relationship between transportation infrastructure and the success of Wisconsin’s... Read More MAASTO: Midwest states collaborate on equity and inclusion Jan 11, 2021 Midwest states are collaborating to promote greater diversity, equity and inclusion in our transportation systems. As members of the Mid America Association of Transportation Officials (MAASTO), Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary... Read More © Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation 2019