PODCAST Opening Trailer
Opening Trailer:
An introduction to all the great topics we will be covering this season!
Release Date: March 29th, 2021
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Dive into the exciting field of transportation planning with us and listen to all the interesting topics we will be covering this season and beyond. Listen on all of your favorite podcast apps and be sure to rate us and subscribe!
PODCAST Episode 1
Episode 1 :
10 Steps to Planning for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (ACVs)
Release Date: March 29th, 2021
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
In Episode 1, we discuss "Why Do We Need to Plan for CAVs?" There are differing opinions as to when fully autonomous vehicles (driverless cars) will be on the market, let alone make up a significant share of cars on the road. But what we do know is that when they do, the way people live, work, and play will be transformed substantially. We’ve prepared 10 steps to plan for CAVs in long-range transportation plans required of metropolitan planning organizations and state departments of transportation.
PODCAST Episode 2
Episode 2 :
8 Steps to Planning for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Release Date: March 29th, 2021
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
In Episode 2, we discuss "Why Do We Need to Plan for EVs?" As batteries become lighter and cheaper and the need for renewable energy becomes more critical, plug-in electric vehicles are being produced in higher numbers with many manufacturers planning to require all new vehicles be plug-in electric within the next 10-15 years. As a result, we have prepared 8 steps to plan for EVs, wither within or outside of long-range transportation plans required of metropolitan planning organizations.
PODCAST Episode 3
Episode 3 :
14 Steps to Planning for Rapidly Increasing
E-Commerce
Release Date: April 26th, 2021
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
In Episode 3, we discuss "Why Do We Need to Plan for Increasing E-Commerce?" E-commerce has increased exponentially in recent years and is expected to continue going forward. The efficient movement of goods is the backbone of the economy and critical to serving our communities and across the globe. As a result, we have prepared 14 steps to plan for increasing e-commerce, either within or outside of long-range transportation and/or freight plans.
PODCAST Episode 4
Episode 4 :
5 Steps to Planning for Anti-Displacement and Equitable Transportation Systems
Release Date: January 31st, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Candace Foster
In our second season, we discuss what we mean by transportation equity in Episode 4, and also cover the direction of equity in transportation when it comes to federal initiatives and transportation grants. In addition, you will learn about the potential negative impacts transportation projects can have on communities and the importance of inclusivity and the role of community engagement in transportation equity.
PODCAST Episode 5
Episode 5 :
6 Steps to Addressing Equity in Safety Planning and Engineering
Release Date: February 7th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Malaika Faciane, PE, PTOE, RSP2I
In Episode 5, we discuss what planners and engineers can do to plan for equitable safety in transportation, and the value of inclusivity and engagement with the community. Listeners will learn reasons and ways to apply an integrated approach to addressing safety challenges and the importance of considering equity and the disproportionate impacts of safety on underserved communities when deciding on where to invest in infrastructure.
PODCAST Episode 6
Episode 6 :
Takeaways for Transportation Planners from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Release Date: February 14th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Amber Berg, AICP
In Episode 6, we discuss the new programs and program requirements from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Listeners can expect to learn about how IIJA will affect existing formulae and discretionary federal transportation funding programs, as well as earn some insight into programs that fund innovative technologies and studies to make transportation projects stronger.
PODCAST Episode 7
Episode 7 :
Seven Steps to Planning for a Proactive Grant Strategy
Release Date: February 21th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Jennifer Zhan, AICP, PTP
In Episode 7, we discuss in detail federal discretionary transportation grants, and everything you need to know about them. We discuss the importance of grants, what projects are being selected for funding, and our special guest speaker is Jennifer Zhan, AICP, PTP, discusses what listeners need to know to create an effective strategy to writing a USDOT Grant.
PODCAST Episode 8
Episode 8 :
10 Steps to Completing a USDOT Grant Application
Release Date: February 28th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Ryan Sager, AICP
In Episode 8, we talk about the ten things to keep in mind when writing and submitting a grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation. We discuss in detail how to select a project, how to create a productive project schedule, and how to collect the required data and how to present it in your grant. We also discuss how to register and submit your grant on the grants.gov website, and share some helpful tips that will make your grant writing process much smoother.
PODCAST Episode 9
Episode 9 :
7 Steps to Planning Resilient Transportation Systems
Release Date: March 7th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Candace Foster
In Episode 9, Keli and Kirsten talk with Candace Foster, a member of the Modern Mobility Partners Team to talk about what resilience is and how to prepare for it in transportation planning. They discuss how to identify hazards that could impact transportation planning, including the metrics with which they are measured, how to implement transportation resilience, and why it's so important.
PODCAST Episode 10
Episode 10 :
7 Steps to Demonstrating the Economic Benefits of Transportation Projects
Release Date: March 14th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Jennifer Zhan, AICP, PTP
In Episode 10, Keli and Kirsten welcome back Jennifer Zhan (Co-Founder of Modern Mobility Partners) to discuss in detail how to calculate, quantify, and demonstrate the economic benefits of transportation projects. They comprehensively cover all aspects of benefits such as quality-of-life benefits, environmental benefits, health, safety, and employment benefits as well as monetary benefits.
PODCAST Episode 11
Episode 11 :
5 Steps to Planning for Potentially Sustained Increases in Teleworking after COVID-19
Release Date: March 21st, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Ryan Sager, AICP
In Episode 11, we invite back Ryan Sager to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequential increase in remote working could possibly affect the future of city planning and infrastructure development. Listen in as we discuss the challenges teleworking will create for planners, how this will impact the general public, and what city planners can do to prepare and survey these changes.
PODCAST Episode 12
Episode 12 :
9 Steps to Planning the Transit System of the Future
Release Date: March 28th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Sherri Dawson, AICP
In Episode 12, we listen to guest host and transit enthusiast, Sherri Dawson discuss with our co-hosts' tips and tools for planning for the uncertain future of transit. We discuss how keeping up with the latest trends in commuting patterns and mobility needs, in addition to automation, electrification and transit technologies are also a part of the process,
PODCAST Episode 13
Episode 13:
5 Steps the Public Sector can Take to Facilitate Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
Release Date: April 4th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Candace Foster
In Episode 13, returning guest Candace Foster discusses how the public sector can plan for MaaS in the future. The hosts will be talking about what MaaS is, what sets it apart from Mobility on Demand (MoD), and how MaaS could potentially be implemented.
PODCAST Episode 14
Episode 14:
9 Steps to Designing the Curb of the Future
Release Date: April 11th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Chirag Date
In Episode 14, we cover the exciting world of curb management and planning for how that area is changing since the start of the pandemic. As we move toward different modes and uses of transportation, we need to rethink the best way to utilize this important element of planning for our communities.
PODCAST Episode 15
Episode 15:
9 Steps to Planning for Parking in a Changing Transportation Ecosystem
Release Date: April 18th, 2022
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Chirag Date
Parking. Not an exciting prospect when you are searching for it. Episode 15, which is the last of our series for Season 2, covers the future of parking with electric and autonomous vehicles, shared parking strategies, design and configuration of parking spaces and lots, and what planners can do to maximize their potential.
PODCAST Episode 16
Episode 16:
8 Federal Emphasis Areas
Release Date: March 30th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
In Episode 16, learn how to develop solutions for great communities by incorporating the 8 Federal Emphasis Areas into your plans and work programs. Recommended by FHWA and FTA and designed to promote equity, a big part of today's transportation discussions.
PODCAST Episode 17
Episode 17:
5 Other Ways to Demonstrate User and Non-User Benefits of Transportation Projects
Release Date: April 20th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Jing Xu, AICP
In Episode 17, we talk about what five other ways to evaluate user and non-user benefits of investing in transportation. This episode builds off Episode 10 on how to conduct a benefit-cost analysis for transportation project.
PODCAST Episode 18
Episode 18:
7 Steps to Successfully Funding Your Safe Streets for All Plan
Release Date: May 15th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Amber Berg, AICP
In Episode 18, we cover what planners can do to apply for Safe Streets for All grants and create their action plan. Listeners will learn about the Safe Streets for All program, what makes a competitive application, safety prioritization measures, and requirements of the Safe Streets action plan.
PODCAST Episode 19
Release Date: May 30th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Julia Billings, AICP, Malavika Murali
In Episode 19, we talk about what planners need to know about current Electric Vehicle (EV) trends and topics. They discuss several of the questions one might have in making the switch to an EV.
PODCAST Episode 20
Episode 20:
4 Steps to Evaluate and Prioritize Transportation Projects
Release Date: June 15th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Peyton Moran, AICP
In Episode 20, we discuss the 4 steps planners can take to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and prioritization process to match capital improvement plans with available funding.
PODCAST Episode 21
​Episode 21:
4 Steps to Integrating Justice40 Guidance into Transportation Planning
Release Date: June 27th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Candace Foster
In Episode 21, we cover 4 steps transportation planners can do to implement Justice40 considerations. Listeners will learn how the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is incorporating the Justice40 initiative, how a disadvantaged community is defined by the USDOT, tools available to evaluate disadvantaged communities, and ways to supplement and enhance understanding of the data provided by the tools.
PODCAST Episode 22
Episode 22:
6 Steps to Completing Title VI for Fixed-Route Transit Providers
Release Date: August 1st, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Hunter Abel, AICP
In Episode 22, we discuss the Federal Transit Administration’s Title VI Program and steps to completing Title VI analysis for fixed-route transit providers. Listeners will learn how to identify major service changes, develop disparate impacts and disproportionate burden policies, define adverse effects, access service impacts using data analysis, determine disparate impacts and disproportionate burden and repeat analysis, and how to document findings.
PODCAST Episode 23
Episode 23: 5 Steps to Planning Complete Intersections
Release Date: August 17th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Amber Berg, AICP
In Episode 23, listeners will learn how to make intersections safer and more connected for all modes of transportation. In this Episode, listeners will learn the 5 steps we've prepared to plan complete intersections.
PODCAST Episode 24
Episode 24: 7 Inputs to Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Analyses
Release Date: August 14th, 2023
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Sai Vikas Gazula
In Episode 24, we discuss what planners can do to analyze the emissions reductions for states and regions. Listeners will learn the need for understanding greenhouse gas emission reduction analyses, how to use the AASHTO's tool for calculating the emissions reductions, key inputs for the tool and sources for the 7 inputs, and how to support the regionals level analyses.
PODCAST Episode 25
Episode 25: 6 Things to Know about Electrified Roadways
Release Date: May 5th, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Chisun Yoo, PhD
In Episode 25, the first episode of Season 4, listeners will learn the purpose, technology, benefits, challenges, and future outlook of electrified roadways.
PODCAST Bonus Episode
Bonus Episode: 12 Things that Make the Chattanooga MPO 2050 RTP Special
Release Date: June 21st, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Julia Billings, AICP, Melissa Taylor
Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, both with Modern Mobility Partners interview guest speakers Melissa Taylor and Julia Billings about the innovative strategies used in the Chattanooga MPO’s 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. In this Bonus Episode, listeners will learn 12 special things about the Chattanooga MPO 2050 RTP.
PODCAST Episode 26
Episode 26: 5 Steps to Estimating Planning Level Transit Ridership
Release Date: July 2nd, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Freyja Brandel-Tanis
In Episode 26, we delve into how transit planners use ridership forecasts, how ridership forecasts change in different planning situations, potential data demands for ridership estimates, differences between estimating service change and new service ridership, considerations to make when comparing ridership in different locations, and the importance of understanding the community when evaluating forecast outcomes.
PODCAST Episode 27
Episode 27: Post NEVI Plan...Where Are They Now?
Release Date: July 9th, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Ansley McKenzie
​In Episode 27, we talk about what planners can do to support the ongoing NEVI plan through siting electric charging stations, planning the sites, and designing infrastructure around the stations.
PODCAST Episode 28
Episode 28: 6 Things to Know about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Release Date: July 17th, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Ran Xu, PE, PTOE, RSP1
In Episode 28, we discuss how hydrogen fuel cell vehicles work, their efficiency and range, refueling time, the impacts on public health and the environment, current market and models, and laws and incentives.
PODCAST Episode 29
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Episode 29: 6 Ways Planners Need to Consider Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Planning
Release Date: July 24th, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Matt Reeves, AICP
In Episode 29, we discuss 6 ways planners can utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transportation planning by learning about non-technical use cases for AI in the planning process, technical use cases for AI in transportation planning, and the impact of AI on transportation infrastructure.
PODCAST Episode 30
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Episode 30: 3 Things to Know About FRA's Corridor ID Passenger Rail Program
Release Date: August 2nd, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Yu Lin
In Episode 30, we talk about how FRA's corridor ID passenger rail program is progressing the future of high-speed rail in the US. For listeners, we have prepared 3 things to know about the corridor ID program.
PODCAST Episode 31
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Episode 31: 8 Steps to Conducting a Regional Transit Development Plan
Release Date: August 8th, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Malavika Murali
In Episode 31 listeners will discover what planners can do to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing transit services using a Transit Development Plan (TDP). As a result, we have prepared 8 steps for planners to use to conduct a Regional TDP.
PODCAST Episode 32
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Episode 32: Has the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Moved the Needle on Equity?
Release Date: August 13th, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Yasamin Khorashahi
In Episode 32, we discuss how to approach transportation decision-making with an equity mindset. Listeners will learn how the Biden Administration defines equity, what is Justice40 and why should planners care about it, how are equity initiatives included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has the BIL moved the needle on equity, and what can be done to advance equity in transportation.
PODCAST Episode 33
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Episode 33: USDOT Discretionary Grant Applications…This…Not That
Release Date: August 20th, 2024
Hosts: Keli Kemp, AICP, PTP
Kirsten Mote, AICP
Guest Host: Amber Berg, AICP, RSP1
In Episode 33, listeners will learn about the best practices planners need to know about USDOT grant applications by learning how to identify a grant program for which a project is best suited, to ensure that a project as enough preliminary documentation to be ready to apply for federal funding, to write strong project narratives, and to maximize information within a grant application's page limit. As a result, we've prepared 10 strategies to apply to the components of grant writing.
PODCAST Episode 34
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Episode 34: 6 Steps to Developing Better Planning-Level Transportation Project Cost Estimates
