Some may see a Department of Transportation as a pass-through entity, but some DOTs have expanded their role in supporting their transit agencies, and it is paying off in unexpected ways. From organizing monthly technical meetings to being the go-to government state agency for zero-emission transition information, these DOTs have proven that supporting their state's transit transition comes with more benefits than just cleaner air. Michigan DOT's, Jean Ruestman, and Iowa DOT's, Travis Estep sit down and talk about how they are supporting their transit agencies and what they have learned. In this episode you will hear about how taking the lead as a state government agency has reduced silos within the state government, how DOTs address technilogical equity, and support an emerging workforce.  Jared Schnader, CALSTART's Bus Initiative Lead, guides the conversation with both DOTs. His expertise in moderating and speaking on panels, and leading technical projects as a Subject Matter Expert in scalable zero-emission bus deployments lends an additional expertise to the conversation. CALSTART, a non-profit consulting leader in zero-emission transportation technology planning and deployments, is bsaed in Pasadena, CA with offices across the US and Europe. With technical expertise in zero-emission Buses, Trucking, Off-Road, Agricultural, Innovative Mobility, Light-Duty vehicles, and supporting infrastructure, CALSTART also administers the nation's largest state incentive programs. Additionally, CALSTART is hosting a member recption at the ACT Expo in Anaheim, CA. For more registration details, simply click the following link: Member Reception Registration

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