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Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs at the Unmanned Safety Institute.  The Unmanned Safety Institute or USI is an approved training partner of ASTM International and the International Business Aviation Council. The Institute is dedicated to improving safety in unmanned aviation by applying time-honored aviation safety practices to unmanned aircraft systems. USI accomplishes this mission by developing workforce readiness programs, providing training to UAS crews, and helping flight service providers meet their safety goals. Michael is a certified UAV pilot in three countries with over 6,000 flight hours and more than 7,800 successful, incident-free missions as a Remote Pilot-in-Command. He holds industry and safety certifications from FEMA, OSHA, NIST, and USI. He is a highly sought-after public speaker and industry influencer, passionate about sharing his expertise on UAV technology applications for land, air, and sea operations. He brings a wealth of experience to USI, including aerial mapping, telecom and wind turbine inspections, oil and gas and critical infrastructure assessments, search and rescue operations, as well as involvement with state and federal regulations. An active advocate for the drone industry, he has served as the Policy and Legislative Chairman for the North Central Texas Council of Governments UAS Taskforce and as the Training Officer for the North Texas Public Safety Unmanned Response Team.  Additionally, he holds the role of 2nd Lieutenant and the former Director of Unmanned Operations for the Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. In this addition of the Drone Radio Show, Michael talks about the Unmanned Safety Institute and how it helps prepare students for viable careers in the drone industry.

Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and Nick Konen, Director of Strategic Development, Hillwood joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Texas is building the future of autonomous freight and supply chains. AllianceTexas Smart Port in North Texas represents a groundbreaking vision for the future of freight and logistics, combining advanced infrastructure with automation and autonomy. Located at one of America's largest inland ports, the development features 60 million square feet of existing warehouse space, with another 60 million planned over the next 30 years. The project leverages unique assets including the Alliance Airport handling 2.1 billion pounds of cargo annually, BNSF's intermodal facility moving a million containers yearly, and strategic placement along I-35. Through a $80 million federal grant and $96 million in private investment, the Smart Port is implementing dedicated truck lanes, advanced sensor networks, and infrastructure designed for autonomous trucks.Recorded on Thursday, December 19, 2024Episode Chapters0:00 AllianceTexas Smart Port3:11 Planning for Growth8:27 Texas Innovation15:40 Warehouse Automation18:58 Roadway Sensors24:04 Dedicated Autonomous Truck Lanes30:10 Automation Jobs34:31 Freight Tunnels36:57 Apprenticeships 41:12 Economic Impact of AllianceTexas Smart Port46:27 Future of Autonomy & Automation in North Texas--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Morris, the Director of Transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.

A mix of sun and clouds today with a chance of an afternoon shower. The high will be 51. Clouds and more rain on the way this evening with an overnight low of 40. It will be a rainy weekend as well. Rain is expected both days with the high on Saturday of 53 and Sunday will get to 59. Lows will be in the mid-40s. In the council chambers on Thursday, flanked by 14 of his peers on the Dallas City Council, Mayor Eric Johnson began his assessment of the city's track record with an emphasis on 4 P's: public safety, parks, potholes and property tax relief. In other news, Dallas-Fort Worth residents who regularly travel the TEXpress lane network can get exclusive savings and prizes as part of a new pilot program through the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Geico is putting a “down payment” on North Texas with the unveiling of its commercial insurance regional operations hub in Richardson on Thursday. The company, best known for private car insurance, is looking to grow its new venture covering small businesses, and it is investing in its existing Richardson campus to do so. The expansion will bring 500 new jobs to Richardson. And Dallas will move forward with plans to consider adding digital kiosks on sidewalks around the city, which could include paying nearly $1 million to get rid of existing non-electronic stands before their 2028 contract end date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday to authorize funding for the next phase of deck parks over Interstate 30. City officials, as per a memo, have identified locations on Lamar Street and near Old City Park from East Ervay Street to Harwood Street to build deck parks like Klyde Warren Park to bridge the gap between downtown Dallas and southern Dallas. In other news, an alternative route for a proposed Dallas-to-Fort Worth high-speed rail project is moving forward with engineering and environmental review after North Central Texas Council of Governments officials discussed it during a public meeting Thursday. The council approved an additional $1.6 million last month to fund a study of the new route, which loops west of downtown; of the 13 best new chefs in the United States, three are from the same Texas restaurant. That's according to the latest Food & Wine magazine. Jalen Heard, Lane Milne and Jonny White, the co-founders of Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth, are best friends and even better pitmasters; and this Saturday, join millions worldwide as they turn their faces toward the night sky in celebration of the moon. International Observe the Moon Night is a NASA-led event held every September or October when the celestial body is in its first quarter, a phase halfway between a new moon and a full moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Ernest tells us more about the work of North Central Texas Council of Government when it comes to Advanced Air Mobility. He outlines the potential for AAM in the state, along with challenges and opportunities, and we can ask Ernest what help he needs from eVTOL OEMs or key industry players. As Texas is a hotbed of technologies, we also discuss future use cases - with Dallas being one of the host cities during the FIFA World Cup in 2026 - and drone delivery companies which are starting to set up operations in the state. And finally, Ernest informs us about the current industry projects he is working on.

It is COLD outside, but this week's climate conversation will keep us warm as we welcome Susan Alvarez, Director of the Environment and Development Department with the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Susan joins us to talk about the work of the COG to address air quality and how you can get involved in your local community.   Speaking of North Texas, the Texas Impact team will be there soon with our first ever North Texas Faith Votes event in February, in addition to live events in Austin, Houston and more, including our EcoFaith Dialogs webinar series that features voices of faith who have observed the impact of climate change in their mission work. Check out our new events page at texasimpact.org/events to see the upcoming schedule and register for an event near you.

Texans have been hearing about plans for high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston for more than a decade now. As the state's population continues to grow, leaders say residents could need to get comfortable with different modes of transportation to ease the movement of more than 30 million people daily. Michael Morris, the director of transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Kara Kockelman, the Dewitt Greer Centennial Professor of Transportation Engineering at the University of Texas, are this week's guests.

Today On the Grid goes Off the Ground as Erin talks with Ernest Huffman, Aviation Planning and Education Program Manager at North Central Texas Council of Governments. Their discussion covers the future of the aviation workforce, technological disruptions, and the ways that the energy industry and aviation industries intersect. We know you have a choice when choosing aviation industry discussion, so we thank you for choosing us!

Daniel Ringhauser serves as the Chair of Public Education within the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The organization is also known as the “COG” and Daniel leads an important initiative to educate people in the North Texas area about disaster preparedness. We discuss that and his role as an Assistant Emergency Manager Coordinator for the City of Grand Prairie Office of Emergency Management.

Arlington RAPID, one of the first programs in the United States to integrate on-demand, autonomous vehicles (AVs) into an existing public transportation service, has provided more than 28,000 trips in its first year to residents, university students, and visitors around Downtown Arlington and The University of Texas at Arlington campus.Since March 2021, the city has operated Arlington RAPID (Rideshare, Automation, and Payment Integration Demonstration) in partnership with Via, May Mobility, and UT Arlington through a grant provided by the Federal Transit Administration. The pilot program offers shared rides in autonomous vehicles, operated by May Mobility, through Arlington's on-demand public transit system, Via Arlington. With a 98% rider satisfaction rating, it's clear that the Arlington community embraced the pilot program.In March 2022, the North Central Texas Council of Governments awarded the City of Arlington a new grant, which will enable RAPID to expand service and operate at least  through 2024.In celebration of the anniversary of its launch, PAVE's Tabitha Colter sat down with UT Arlington, the City of Arlington, Via Transportation, and May Mobility to reflect on lessons learned, how AVs fit into the future of mass transit, and much more. Guests:Ann Foss - Office of Strategic Initiatives, City of ArlingtonDr. Sharareh Kermanshachi - Associate Professor, UT ArlingtonFawna Tucker - Customer Success Manager, May MobilityMeghan Grela - Associate Principal, Via Transportation

How is Texas Advancing Urban Air Mobility? Michael Hill is CEO and Founder of Cumulus Technologies, a drone technology company based in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area.  Michael is one of the top subject matter experts in the areas of Advanced Air Mobility and their integration on the land, in the air and at sea. He is a Part 107 Pilot with over 1,980 hours of flight time, a consultant helping companies use Drones and Ai to create safer, more efficient working environments and has helped NASA and the FAA develop Unmanned Traffic Management protocols for our National Airspace. In 2021, the Texas Legislature passed SB 763 – which established a new committee charged with identifying potential changes in state regulations  needed to facilitate the development of Urban Air Mobility operations and infrastructure in Texas.  The committee must report its finding and recommendations Texas Transportation Commission and legislature by Sept. 1, 2022. Michael is a member of the Texas Urban Air Mobility Advisory Committee and has been working with other committee members, industry leaders and the Texas legislature in implementing SB 763. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Michael talks about SB 763 and the Urban Air Mobility Advisory Committee, the efforts by the State of Texas and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to promote urban air mobility, and how Texas is positioning itself to be a leader in advance air mobility systems. 

Ernest Huffman, Aviation Planning and Education Program Manager, North Central Texas Council of Governments joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss why North Texas is the home of aviation innovation.The conversation begins with Ernest sharing a story about how a high school teacher changed his life and put him on the course of becoming a pilot, which lead to a career in aviation.Looking at [the aviation industry] from a holistic, macro perspective and my early background in doing some economist work, I think of aviation as a competitive industry, a means for folks to get out of their current situations in urban communities. – Ernest HuffmanPutting his words into action, Ernest worked with Tuskegee NEXT to inspire at-risk youth to explore career opportunities in the aviation industry.I had my pilot's license before I had my driver's license. – Ernest HuffmanShifting the conversation to North Texas, Grayson asks Ernest about the North Central Texas Council of Governments NASA partnership to study the potential of drone technology and integrate it into future transportation plans.The North Texas region is emerging as the home of aviation innovation due to the economic strength and the business climate in the region.We like the growth. We are going to keep attracting these great businesses here. – Ernest HuffmanIn February, a Bell autonomous drone successfully delivered a package at Hillwood's AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone out of the line of sight which requires significant regulatory approval.It is a monumental achievement. To do it in the current regulatory environment that we have for those types of flights is an achievement. – Ernest HuffmanLooking to the future, there are plans for a more significant flight to take place in 2023. Taking it one step further, Grayson asks Ernest if there are plans to connect the DFW airport to the Dallas Cowboys football stadium with an eVTOL service. This type of experience would enhance the fan experience on GameDay for fans who fly into Dallas for the game.That is definitely a use case that we are exploring heavily. – Ernest HuffmanTo enable this future, there has to be a public trust. The public has to trust that the eVTOL aircraft will get them there on time and safely. NCTOG is working on this issue through their Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety and Integration Initiative.Wrapping up the conversation, Ernest shares his vision of how advanced air mobility will be rolled out in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.Recorded on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas Bamonte, Senior Program Manager, Automated Vehicles, North Central Texas Council of Governments joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss the growing autonomous trucking and autonomous vehicle industries in Texas.The conversation begins with Tom discussing how he first became interested in autonomous vehicles. In 2006, Tom wrote an article about merging the best of highway transportation and transit through autonomous vehicles.Little did Tom know at the time, but this article would go on to have a profound effect on his career. After writing the article, Tom started attending conferences and became one of the earliest individuals discussing the positive impact that autonomy will have on society.Being based in the Dallas Fort Worth Region, Tom has a front-row seat to autonomy as the region is emerging as the home of autonomous trucking. The geographical features of the region are land, land, and more land. With these geographical features, Tom explains why the region has openly embraced autonomous trucking.We are a large inland port and we have to be extra scrappy because we do not have a river or a seaport, we just have land. We have to be extra innovative and extra supportive of our freight partners. – Thomas BamonteThe region is part of the Texas Triangle and the home to DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) which is a major cargo hub. The airport has a yearly $20 billion economic impact on the North Texas Region. With welcoming State and Regional Governments, a major cargo hub, and freight companies located in the region, the area is well-positioned to fully embrace the future of autonomous trucking.We are well situated at the apex of the Texas triangle to host freight operations. It's a great central U.S. location where AV freight can reach basically all of the country within a reasonable amount of time. – Thomas BamonteAs the Texas population continues to grow as individuals and families relocate from other States, Grayson asks Tom how the North Central Texas Council of Governments is continuing to drive the economic growth from autonomous vehicle companies relocating to the region.We are investing in our AV 2.0 program. We're advancing six automated vehicle deployments and we're moving from thinking of deployments as individual exercises. We are trying to build a regional AV program that has everything from sidewalk delivery bots. We are investing in what may become the nation's first automated truck port. That is one of the six projects.We are signaling through our investments that we are open for business and willing to effectively partner with our private sector AV developer partners. – Thomas BamonteExpanding the conversation to other regions of Texas, Grayson asks Tom about Argo AI's deployment in Austin and Nuro's deployment in Houston.All of the Texas cities are evolving into very diverse AV environments. – Thomas BamonteWhen Drive AI operated a self-driving passenger service for the public in Frisco and Arlington, Texas in 2018 and 2019, they interacted with the community and did outreach to the local community to encourage future engineers to learn about the technology. The community/school outreach program was a tremendous success with Tom summing it up as a Norman Rockwell moment.With the AV 2.0 plan, NCTCOG has partnered with Dallas College to stand up and invest in an AV-oriented curriculum with a focus on trucking and autonomy. Additionally, NCTCOG organized the North Texas Center For Mobility Technologies.We are looking for every opportunity to work with the AV companies to develop the curriculum and engage with the next generation of workers in the transportation and related sectors. – Thomas BamonteShifting the conversation to autonomy and urban environments, Tom shares his thoughts on what autonomous passenger vehicle and delivery deployments will look like in the future.I can see delivery expanding from individual items to experiences and a richer sort of interaction, instead of just having stuff dropped off. – Thomas BamonteWith the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers being located in the Dallas Forth Worth region, there is a tremendous opportunity for bespoke day-of-game autonomous vehicle experiences.Wrapping up the conversation, Tom makes the case on why autonomous vehicle and autonomous trucking companies should consider expanding to Texas.Recorded on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas- A project to improve inspection facilities at Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates in Brownsville is being fast-forwarded four years thanks to an innovative money-swap arrangement.The Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization would not have had money in the budget for the project until 2026, even though it is shovel-ready. So, the executive director of the RGV MPO, Andrew Canon, approached other large MPOs around the state to see if they could help.The North Central Texas Council of Governments said they could help. They agreed to essentially loan RGV MPO $14.6 million for the Brownsville port of entry project. If they had not done this, NCT COG would have had to return its money back to the Texas Department of Transportation. In return, RGV MPO will give the $14.6 million back to NCT COG in 2026 from its so-called Category 7 funds - without interest.“It is a huge project we are going to advance four years,” Canon said, referring to the Veterans International Bridge project.NCT COG has already approved the money-swap deal. RGV MPO approved the swap at a board meeting last Thursday. Now, it must be approved by TxDOT. RGV MPO Chairman Ambrosio Hernandez said Veterans International Bridge is one of the major ports of entry for the Rio Grande Valley.“Any port of entry that gets optimized in a more expeditious manner is always a win for the Rio Grande Valley. We are proud we were able to help as the RGV MPO, to move this project along,” Hernandez said. Hernandez said fast-forwarding the inspection facilities project at Veterans International Bridge is all the more important because the USMCA trade agreement is ramping up. “The more bridges we have functioning, the better off we will all be. The more trade we get, the more jobs are created,” Hernandez said. “I congratulate the RGV MPO for moving on this project and any other project that serves the entire Rio Grande Valley.”Cameron County Commissioner David Garza is a member of the RGV MPO. He said the Veterans International Bridge project is important for the whole region. “It increases the capacity and the speed at which we can get trade and goods through the bridge and into the state of Texas and the rest of the nation,” Garza said. “It is important for mobility of product into our country from Mexico and we know that there chokeholds in different areas. Some of them (trucks) are backed up a day or two.”Advancing the Veterans International Bridge project by four years does a number of things, Garza explained.“It gets the project done but more importantly it also will save us dollars doing it at today’s cost versus the cost four years from now. Who knows what those costs might be,” Garza said.“We don’t want to wait four years and then find out that the dollars we have are not enough to cover what we are doing. This presented an opportunity for us to take advantage of someone’s excess dollars.”Garza added: “It is a win-win situation for everybody.”Editor’s Note: The main image accompanying the above news story shows an inspection facility at Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates in Brownsville. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Diversifying one's portfolio is Financial Planning 101. After pushing through one of its worst winters on record, the state of Texas will be the first to tell you that diversifying your transportation assets is just as important. Listen-in as we spend time with Lori Pampell Clark, Program Manager at the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coordinator. She discusses the importance of taking a coordinated approach to transportation infrastructure deployment, the role equity and environmental justice plays and lessons learned after surviving Winter Storm Uri.

Daniel Ringhauser serves as the Chair of Public Education within the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The organization is also known as the “COG” and Daniel leads an important initiative to educate people in the North Texas area about disaster preparedness. We discuss that and his role as an Assistant Emergency Manager Coordinator for the City of Grand Prairie Office of Emergency Management.

Features Kathleen Rogers of Earth Day Network, Michael Morris of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and Michael Cain of EarthxFilm and EarthxTV. Kathleen Rogers discusses the origins, positive impacts, and political ramifications of Earth Day. Michael Morris explains how Earth Day directly relates to clean transportation efforts in North Texas. Michael Cain reveals the lineup of films and shows launching for Earth Week, streaming exclusively on earthxtv.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support

DroneTalks CEO and Founder, Eszter Kovács talks to Ernest Huffman, Aviation Planning and Education Program Manager at North Central Texas Council of Governments. Ernest shares details of the North Texas safety and UA integration initiative which is integrating drone technology into large metropolitan areas like Dallas–Fort Worth. They also discuss the importance of educating the public right now to counter the often negative associations that are portrayed in the media and to prepare for the next phase of UAV operations. Are you doing something amazing in the Drone ecosystem? Get involved! Go to www.dronetalks.online to find out more or contact us at info@dronetalks.online. Follow us on Twitter: @drone_talks, Instagram: @dronetalks.online, LinkedIn: DroneTalks.online or YouTube: DroneTalks

Michael Hill is the founder of Cumulus Technologies a UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) consulting company, Michael has become one of the top experts in the areas of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and their industrial applications, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and their integration as well as helping develop Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) protocols for our National Airspace (NAS). An FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot accumulating over 2,100+ hours of flight time, within 2,500+ incident-free missions flown as Pilot-in-Command, Michael has earned certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA 30) and has achieved the highest level of UAS safety certifications, Pro Level III, from the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI). Michael’s experience includes using UAS technology for aerial mapping, telecom inspections, wind turbine inspections, oil & gas inspections, thermal Imaging, critical infrastructure inspections, search and recovery, television work as well as industrial progress videos. Michael holds several board positions with technology, aviation, and UAS organizations and regularly speaks at community and industry events on the advancement of technology in the unmanned aviation industry. Serving as a UAS Consultant to companies on integrating UAV, "Drones" into their respective industries, he has helped develop safety training curriculum for workforce development within several organizations and school districts around the country. Michael has introduced high school students, community members, business leaders, and organizations to the unmanned aviation industry and has trained and mentored many of these individuals to become licensed remote pilots. His work as Legislative Chairman for the North Central Texas Council of Governments and a committee member of the Texas TDEM UAS Task Force in engaging politicians, government officials, large businesses, and educational institutions in developing their Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) policies and procedures helps change UAS regulations in Texas. Michael is a senior member of the Texas Civil Air Patrol (CAP), and a member of the CAP National UAS Rescue Team supporting FEMA Blue IST and Civil Air Patrol Rescue Missions. He volunteers his drones and his flying abilities to help police, fire depts and emergency management teams for any number of tasks from surveillance, flight training to search, and recovery missions. Find out more about his company at www.cumulustechnologiesinc.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xeocast/support

Michael Morris of North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and Kay Shelton and Gordon Shattles of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) join HLHP to speak about the environmental and health impacts of transportation on air quality, and alternative transit options to reduce your impact. Michael Morris of NCTCOG speaks about Clean Air in Texas and breaks down what a clean-air non-attainment status means and how it can be remedied. Michael also shares insight into the connection between our air quality and electric vehicles. Bernie and Michael discuss the impact of COVID-19 on transportation in Dallas, and the impact on our environment and health. Michael closes by offering guidance and solutions for the future. Kay Shelton and Gordon Shattles of DART explain the different types of mass transit, available around the world and also in the Dallas Metroplex. The two speak about the role public transit plays in our environment and our health. They discuss the COIVD-19 health regulations, keep transit goers safe and sound. They even delve into the clean transit initiatives DART is heading up and what to expect in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support

This week on the InterDrone Podcast, we sat down with Ernest Huffman, who manages the Aviation Department for the North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG); he was recently promoted to the Aviation Planning and Education Program Manager. Ernest also leads up the North Texas UAS Safety and Integration Task Force, which is comprised of 260+ stakeholders and 130+ companies in the Dallas Fort-Worth area, encompassing 16 counties. The Task Force focuses on integrating drone technology into the DFW Metroplex. Podcast Discussion Articles 1. Drones for this Hurricane Season: Getting States Ready - https://dronelife.com/2020/07/31/drones-for-this-hurricane-season/ 2. Police Using Drones: DRONERESPONDERS Releases Principles on Responsible Use - https://dronelife.com/2020/07/20/police-using-drones-droneresponders-releases-principles-on-responsible-use/ 3. View: Remote Identification is essential technology for safe integration of drones into airspace - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/view-remote-identification-is-essential-technology-for-safe-integration-of-drones-into-airspace/articleshow/77393523.cms Speakers: Ernest Huffman - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-huffman-88956747/ - NCTCOG Aviation Programs - https://www.nctcog.org/aviation - Task Force Website - www.northtexasuas.com - Task Force COG Website - https://www.nctcog.org/trans/plan/aviation/uas - PSURT Team Website – https://www.nctcog.org/ep/workinggroups/unmanned-aerial-systems-uas-1 - Tuskegee NEXT - http://www.tuskegeenext.org/ - NCTCOG Aviation Careers Website - http://www.nctaviationcareers.com/ Michael Pehel https://interdrone.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpehel/ CJ Smith https://interdrone.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcsmithv/ Want more Podcast Episodes? To subscribe to the InterDrone newsletter and get commercial drone content delivered to your inbox weekly, visit: https://interdrone.com/newsletter/

"Y’all, I’m hurt." Christina Roach, Digital Content Officer for the City of Dallas, Texas, and Victor Henderson, Communications Specialist for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, joined the podcast to talk about what it's like working in communications right now. They shared what they deal with as black government social media managers and managing social feeds with nonstop reminders of unjust and lethal treatment of people of color. They discussed how coworkers can be supportive and what led them to share their experience in a post to other government communicators.  Host: Kirsten Wyatt 

On episode 20 of Topic: North Texas, we continued our conversation on clean air in North Texas with Lori Clark, North Central Texas Council of Governments (COG) program manager and DFW Clean Cities coordinator. During this episode, we discussed how North Texas has benefitted following the outcome of the Volkswagen Clean Air Act Civil Settlement. Special thanks to our sponsor, Dallas County Community College District. 

On this episode of Topic: North Texas, we sat down with Lori Clark, North Central Texas Council of Governments (COG) program manager and DFW Clean Cities coordinator, to discuss air quality in North Texas. During the conversation, we learned how COG Is monitoring regional air quality and the steps they are taking to reduce air pollution to meet Federal Air Standards. Special thanks to our sponsor, Dallas County Community College District. 

On today’s episode, Michael Morris, Director of Transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), talks with us about how his office fits into the framework of government entities in DFW and how it plans to address some of the biggest projects affecting the region. TRECcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, and iHeartRadio. Follow TREC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with everything we’re doing in DFW and beyond. Have an idea for an episode? Email us at bsanantonio@recouncil.com or kholmes@recouncil.com.

Michael Morris, Director of Transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, talks about the future of transportation.

On this edition of TRECcast, we return to the North Central Texas Council of Governments and chat with Kevin Feldt, program manager for transportation planning. We talked about what makes Dallas an ideal test city for emerging transportation technologies, how integrating tech like hyperloop and vertiport could impact the city’s ongoing transportation initiatives, and whether Dallas could be growing too fast for its own good. This episode is part of our ongoing “Transportation Revolution” podcast series, sponsored by BOKA Powell. TRECcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Google Play. Follow The Real Estate Council on Facebook @therealestatecouncil and on Instgram and Twitter @trecdallas. Head over to RECouncil.com and get your tickets now for our January 24 Bank of Texas Speaker Series event in which author and land use strategist Christopher Leinberger debuts his Walk-Up WakeUp study on urban walkability in North Texas.

Happy New Year from TRECcast! On today's episode, we chat with Tom Bamonte of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (or NCTCOG)about the challenges that await our transportation infrastructure as new technologies emerge. Tom is a senior program manager for NCTCOG specializing in automated vehicle pilot programs, regional data infrastructure for automated vehicles and issues related to transportation technology and planning. This episode is part of our ongoing 'Transportation Revolution' podcast series, sponsored by BOKA Powell. Be sure to subscribe to TRECcast on Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Follow The Real Estate Council on Facebook @therealestatecouncil and on Instgram and Twitter @trecdallas. You can catch up on the latest TRECcast episodes in our BOKA Powell-sponsored ‘Transportation Revolution’ series: -Autonomous Vehicles with Stantec’s Rod Schebesch -Designing the Future With The Beck Group’s Michael Kaiser -Hyperloop with AECOM’s Steven Duong -Vertiport With UBER Elevate’s Travis Considine -Bank of Texas Speaker Series (Program Replay): Transportation Revolution Log on to RECouncil.com and get your tickets for our January 24 Bank of Texas Speaker Series event in which Christopher Leinberger presents his Walk-Up WakeUp study on urban walkability in North Texas.

In this Overdrive Radio edition we're talking truck parking with some of the insights on parking advocacy and brass-tacks on-highway planning delivered as part of the parking panel we hosted at the Great American Trucking Show in August. You probably saw Overdrive's James Jaillet's report on the panel in September, but this bit of audio gives you a window into the discussion, valuable for anyone I'd imagine who has to think hard about parking along their lanes. Most of you in this current post-ELD mandate environment, I'd wager. Voices include those of owner-ops Gary Buchs and Desiree Wood, moderator Scott Grenerth and Mike Johnson of the North Central Texas Council of Regional Governments. Also: what would you think about parking for a 10-hour break at a truck-dedicated, secure facility on the site of a NASCAR track? After the selected panel excerpts, you'll hear part of a conversation I had with a member of the audience at that panel, Houston-based Schneider National leased operator Rodny Ziolkowski, who proffered a novel idea for adding parking capacity in a variety of areas around the country –- the notion of partnering with race-track facilities to utilize suitable space there for the purpose.

Humpday means it’s Dudes day for you. Today the Dudes are talking about a new proposed Hyperloop system that could make travel times much shorter and more convenient.  A system should be up and running within seven years, Michael Morris, director of transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, told the Dallas Business Journal in an interview.  The Dudes are all for it, so long at the NTTA stays the hell away from it. Nick Vicious struggles and checks his moral compass in Rob Rotten after reading a 19-year-old father in Arkansas smothered his infant child before trying to revive her by shocking her with a live extension cord.  Should we feel bad for the young father?  Did he have an adequate support system around him to help raise his child?  The Dudes tackle America’s “Labor Shortage Epidemic”, which is not what you think it is.  Employers are willing to do anything to fill jobs, except pay people more.  The Dudes talk about the toxicity of the job market and how people are not going to be willing to take it anymore, seeing as they can probably earn more on welfare than some of the wages employers are forcing on employees in order to continue bank rolling investors. Finally, Walmart wants to start recording employees and customers in their stores, both visually and audibly.  Rob suggests they can merely go to people of Walmart to see what goes on in their stores.  Nick shares a story about a recent Walmart visit, and Rob recounts a summer spent working for the company.  They’re both quite entertaining. Be sure to visit our sponsors, get free and discounted stuff: go to gameflyoffer.com/dudesfromdallas and get a free 30-day trial subscription to play video games on any console and handheld you desire. If you wanna save money on nerdy stuff, go to trylootcrate.com/dudesfromdallas and use the promo code bridge10 to save 10% on a new subscription.  Pick your crate and save money. Tell your friends and help them find the show on Stitcher, iTunes or Google Play Be sure to follow Dudes from Dallas on all the social media platforms and share with all of your friends. Facebook.com/dudesfromdallas Instagram: dudesfromdallas Twitter: @dudesfromdallas Also, be sure to go to www.dudesfromdallas.com to keep up with all of the latest information on what the Dudes are talking about, and reach out with your thoughts and comments. Dudes From Dallas: Where the News Abides

Episode #009 - Join us for our second Community Highlight episode! In this episode we visit with Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter. Ken was elected as Mayor in June of 2004, while serving his second term on Burleson's city council. Join us as we get to know Mayor Shetter and learn about how he serves our city. Ken's Bio: Mayor Shetter was born and raised in the Burleson, Texas area, and is a 1990 graduate of Burleson High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Baylor University in 1994, followed by a Master of Arts degree in applied sociology from The American University in Washington, D.C., in 1995. While attending The American University, Shetter was a Dean's Scholar and a Sociology Department fellow. In May 1998, he graduated from Baylor Law School with a Juris Doctorate degree. As a 3rd-year law student, he was a member of Baylor's prestigious Mock Trial Team. Following graduation, the mayor practiced law for 7 years, concentrating in the areas of civil litigation and real estate transactions. Shetter is active in regional public policy planning and advocacy. He is a former member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board and Emergency Preparedness Planning Council. He is a former chairman and current Executive Committee member of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Greater Johnson County Transportation Coalition. He is currently promoting initiatives to support Burleson families in the areas of health and wellness, a safe and vibrant community, and child and youth development. Shetter is also a former Co-Chair of the National League of Cities Council on Youth, Education and Families. In addition to being mayor of Burleson, Shetter currently serves as President of One Safe Place, a non-profit corporation focused on preventing crime and violence. The mayor and his wife, Ashley, have 3 children, Lexi, Hogan, and Olivia. Links from this episode:Coffee purchased from Dwell Coffee & Biscuits: http://www.dwellcoffeeandbiscuits.comCity of Burleson Website: https://www.burlesontx.com/Jason ReynoldsVisions Realty & Investments, Inc.Cell: 817-269-0988Email: jason@visionsrealty.comAddress: 3000 Race Street, Fort Worth, TX 76111LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbreynoldsPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renpodcast/Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dfwexperts/iTunes: https://goo.gl/oGpvZ5-----Past Episodes-----Episode #008 - Join us for our first Community Highlight episode where we introduce you to local leaders throughout the metroplex! In this episode we visit with Burleson Police Chief Billy Cordell. Chief Cordell joined the Burleson Police Department as Police Chief in 2014 and has extensive experience in law enforcement. Join us as we get to know Chief Cordell and learn about our local Police Department in Burleson, Texas. (https://youtu.be/cDzrShg0DrM)Episode #007 - Do you want to know the in's and out's of property management? Well now is your chance! In this episode we visit with Jay Hartley. Jay is the Co-owner of Frontline Property Management and he has extensive experience in real estate investing/managing. Join us as we get to know Jay and learn key insights in the world of property management. (https://youtu.be/GJXNqgRMO9A)Episode #006 - What does investing look like in DFW? In this episode we visit with Steve Fithian. Steve has a wealth of experience in all levels of real estate. Join us as we get to know Steve and dive into the world of investing with one of the best! (https://youtu.be/uFfXqie_3e8)Episode #005 - Does homeowners insurance confuse you? In this episode we visit with Art Brucks with State Farm Insurance located in Burleson, Texas. Join us as we get to know Art and learn about homeowners insurance, deductibles, policy amounts, coverages, and much more (with a few laughs added in)! (https://youtu.be/GV5mwsFMiPY)Episode #004 - Do you like birdcalls? In this episode we visit with Bryan Webb II. Bryan is the Executive Assistant for Visions Realty. This is our first episode to feature a Facebook Live feed and video content…(https://youtu.be/KT5tWahWWQw)Episode #003 - Need a home inspection? In this episode we visit with Jeff Mutchler. Jeff has been doing home inspections for 13 years in the DFW area…(https://youtu.be/pu2l4b6Aorc)Episode #002 - Wondering about your A/C? In this episode we visit with Adam A. Acevedo. Adam has been in the Heating & A/C business for 20 years. For the last 7 years he has been licensed and running his own business…(https://youtu.be/NIfYCp0kzRE)Episode #001 - Have questions about financing? In this episode we visit with Terrie Goodloe. Terrie has been in the mortgage business for over 24 years as a Loan Officer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She currently...(https://youtu.be/0y4YZdY3WLE)Episode #002 - Ever thought about flipping properties? In this episode we visit with special guest Steve De Leon, owner of Mid-Century Modern Homes, LLC. Steve is an investor based in Fort Worth, Texas that has lived in the area for over 40 years...Episode #001 - In this episode we visit with Steve Fithian, CCIM, CPM, SEC. Steve is an very successful real estate investor that started out his investment journey in California that moved to Texas in 1990 and started multiple real estate businesses...DISCLAIMER: Jason Reynolds and the Real Estate Now Podcast does not provide legal, tax, or investment advice. All information herein is general in nature and should not be considered legal, tax, or investment advice. Consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. Nothing contained herein should be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future. Recipients should conduct their own investigations and analysis of any real estate transaction that they are involved in. No warranty is given concerning the suitability of this information for any application.----Equipment-----Episodes filmed with GoPro Hero5 (starting Episode 4): https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-CHDHX-502-HERO5-Black/dp/B01M14ATO0/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1524457674&sr=1-1&keywords=gopro+hero+5-Audio recorded with RODE - VideoMic On-Camera Shotgun Microphone (starting Episode 5): https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rode-videomic-on-camera-shotgun-microphone/2921347.p?skuId=2921347

Good morning and welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches. Today's episode is a must listen. In this episode we answer the question, "Who does 9-1-1 call when they need help?" To answer that question I spoke with Sherry, 9-1-1 Operations Supervisor, with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Chairman with the National Joint TERT Initiative for NENA along with Jeremy, a supervisor with the Emergency Communications Department of Monroe County out of Rochester NY and Chairman with the National Joint TERT Initiative for APCO. This episode is packed with information on TERT, the Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce. Below you will find links on where to find them and how you can get involved. Make sure to listen and share this episode with everyone you know.  As always you can email the show at wttpodcast@gmail.com. Episode topics - Intro to Sherry Intro to Jeremy TERT stories/dispatcher comradre  Spread the word on TERT

For the host city, planning for a Super Bowl begins years in advance of the game itself. But the Super Bowl is more than just a game. It's a week-long event with over 200 attractions across the host region that brings tens of thousands of people to the area on top of those who plan to attend the game - and those visitors are in addition to the hundreds of thousands of residents who use those same roads and venues every day. Effective transportation, therefore, is crucial to the overall success of any Super Bowl event. With that in mind, I spoke with Michael Morris, Director of Transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, who was a key leader in the creation of the transportation plan that helped bring Super Bowl XLV to Texas.