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Transportation As Symphony

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Regular readers know that I’m a big fan of video. This new clip from the Virginia Department of Transportation does a fantastic job of describing how new technology will help keep things in “tune” along the state’s Interstate 66.

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Talking Transportation: In the Field … On the Mark

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

Translating the difficult language of transportation is one of the greatest responsibilities for the modern transportation communicator. We work among a very technically minded group of professionals, whether we hang around with planners or engineers. It is rather common for … Continue reading →

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Talking Transportation Challenge: Do We Earn It or Buy It?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

The evolution of media in the past five or so years has been phenomenal. Our world of communication has changed so rapidly I worry that sometimes we do not take time to ask important questions. For instance, “Just because we … Continue reading →

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Using video well: Michigan DOT uses testimonials when talking transportation

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

The Michigan Department of Transportation, like a number of state DOTs around the country, have developed very strong video-making capabilities. In fact, the AASHTO annual survey of state DOTs social media usage showed that more than 78 percent were using … Continue reading →

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