Jul 29, 202542 minS2
<p>Join Ellen Zavisca, AMPO’s transportation planning manager, for a conversation with Wes Marshall, professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado in Denver, where he holds a joint appointment in urban...
About this Podcast:
The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) is excited to introduce Amped Up, a deep dive into the world of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and their crucial role in shaping transportation networks for communities across the country. We'll connect with experts that align with our mission of helping communities thrive by strengthening the MPOs that plan for safe, reliable, and equitable multi-modal transportation networks that are accessible to all.
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What is Amped Up about?
The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) is excited to introduce Amped Up, a deep dive into the world of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and their crucial role in shaping transportation networks for communities across the country.
What has Amped Up covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Theory & Practice: Wes Marshall on Why We Design Streets the Way We Do" (29 July 2025, 42 minutes), "Theory & Practice: Wes Marshall on Why We Design Streets the Way We Do" (28 July 2025, 42 minutes), and "Paved Paradise: How Parking Shapes Transportation" (6 May 2025, 32 minutes).
How often does Amped Up publish?
Amped Up publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 9 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Amped Up?
Booking probability for Amped Up is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Amped Up requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Amped Up's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Amped Up?
The strongest fits for Amped Up are Housing & Urban Planning. Amped Up has an education audience.
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Amped Up is an education podcast with 9 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 28, 202542 minS2<p>Join Ellen Zavisca, AMPO’s transportation planning manager, for a conversation with Wes Marshall, professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado in Denver, where he holds a joint appointment in urban...
May 6, 202532 minS2<p>Season two episode four of Amped Up is now available!</p><p></p><p>In this episode, AMPO Transportation Planning Manager, Ellen Zavisca, chats with Tony Jordan of the Parking Reform Network about what led him to the...
Mar 19, 202535 minS2<p>Ellen chats with the friendly folks of Minnesota about the state’s greenhouse gas regulations that are just starting to have an effect on transportation projects across the state. Her guests are: Jonathan Ehrlich...
Feb 13, 202537 minS2<p>AMPO Transportation Planning Manager, Ellen Zavisca, chats with Adam Argo from the Oregon DOT about how the state uses scenario planning to face an uncertain future, and how it engages MPOs along the...
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Jan 22, 202529 minS2<p>AMPO Transportation Planning Manager, Ellen Zavisca, talks with Yonah Freemark from the Urban Institute to get his take on why some transportation ballot measures succeeded and other failed.</p><p></p><p>Learn more...
Dec 16, 202424 minS1<p>We are excited to announce the release of the fourth and final episode of Amped Up for 2024!</p><p>This episode is the result of a collaboration between AMPO and AASHTO. It explores the novel Blueprint for Arterials...
Dec 16, 202441 minS1<p>In this episode, our Transportation Planning Manager, Ellen Zavisca, sits down with Chris Pollard, Manager of the Office of GIS at DVRPC in Philadelphia. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of geospatial...
Nov 18, 202414 minS1<p>AMPO's podcast Amped Up returns, with an episode focused on the role of MPOs in disaster response and recovery. More than a year after wildfires ravaged Maui, you'll hear from the Maui MPO about how they are getting...
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Traffic Safety Data with Seth LaJeunesse
Dec 13, 202341 minS1<p>In the episode, Ellen Zavisca (AMPO Transportation Planning Manager) talks with Seth LaJeunesse from UNC’s Highway Safety Research Center about the role of data in roadway safety, including the Safe System, FHWA’s...
Recent guests
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Wes Marshall
author of 'Killed by a Traffic Engineer', University of Colorado in Denver
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Tony Jordan
executive director of the Parking Reform Network, Doctor Who Appreciation Society
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Yonah Freemark
Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute
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Chris Pollard
Founder and Financial Planner, Untangling the Golden Knot
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