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The Public Works Podcast: Jennifer Toth Episode

Title: "Balancing Priorities - Perspectives on Leadership, Working Across Sectors, and the Future of Transportation" Episode Summary: Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Toth, Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), as she shares her unique 360-degree perspective on transportation infrastructure. With experience spanning the private sector, local government, and state leadership, Jennifer offers valuable insights into how transportation decisions are made, funded, and delivered. In this episode, we explore Jennifer's career journey from aspiring ballerina to transportation leader, discuss the challenges of sustainable infrastructure funding, and learn about innovative approaches to collaboration between state and local agencies. Jennifer also shares her thoughts on emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles, workforce development challenges, and the importance of safety in transportation systems. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 0:23 - Jennifer's Background & Career Overview 2:51 - Early Career: From Ballet to Engineering 4:37 - First Role at ADOT & Mentorship 5:43 - Master's Thesis on Constructability 6:21 - Transition to Private Sector Experience 7:02 - Katrina Relief Effort & Lessons Learned 8:36 - Defining Moment: Sedona Route 179 Project 10:03 - Balancing Internal Promotions vs. External Hires 11:57 - Return to Public Sector & Policy Work 14:19 - Transition to Maricopa County DOT 15:40 - Learning Collaboration at Local Level 18:55 - Misconceptions About State DOTs 20:30 - Project Development Process Challenges 20:49 - Advice for Sector Transitions 23:22 - Role as ADOT Director & Defining Success 25:00 - Safety Campaign: "No Such Thing as Accidents" 26:33 - Balancing Urban, Suburban & Rural Priorities 27:59 - Next Move Arizona Listening Tour 28:31 - Building Organizational Culture at ADOT 29:54 - Partnerships & Collaboration 30:46 - Transportation Funding Challenges 31:30 - Gas Tax & Purchasing Power Issues 32:19 - Electric Vehicles & Funding Impact 34:00 - Educating Public on Funding Sources 36:10 - Innovative Funding Solutions & P3s 38:04 - Federal Grants vs. Formula Funding 39:15 - Arizona's SMART Fund Program 40:31 - Future of Transportation: Autonomous Vehicles & AI 42:30 - Workforce Development Concerns 44:30 - Cross-Training & Industry Collaboration 45:39 - No Silver Bullet for Transportation Challenges 46:10 - Leadership Habits: Planning & Reflection 47:38 - Book Recommendations: Patrick Lencioni 48:13 - Most Underrated: Maintenance & Operations 49:14 - Advice for Next Generation 50:32 - Final Safety Message 51:05 - Closing Remarks Resources Mentioned: Arizona Highways Magazine - https://www.arizonahighways.com/ Next Move Arizona (outreach coming March-April) https://azdot.gov/ Books: "The Advantage" and "The Team Player" by Patrick Lencioni Hit Subscribe for more conversations with public works and transportation leaders! #TPWP #ThePublicWorksPodcast #Infrastructure #publicservice #publicserviceinterview