Whether we’re getting to work, meeting up with friends, or transporting goods, we rely on our nation’s transportation network. As such, understanding how important our transportation system is to our daily lives is vital to advocating for further investment in our nation’s infrastructure. Carlos Braceras, executive director for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), joins InfraTalk Publisher, Gregory Nadeau, on this episode of the InfraTalk Podcast. Braceras began with UDOT nearly 40 years ago as a civil engineer and was appointed as the agency’s director in 2013.

Listen in as they discuss:
- The value of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA),
- Partnering with the private sector to advance the industry,
- And the importance of giving space for mistakes when moving the industry forward.

This interview was recorded at the 2023 AASHTO Annual Meeting and is part of our ‘InfraTalk On The Road’ series.