The Driving You Crazy Podcast

The future of traffic information is all about data collection and then interpretation with artificial intelligence. There is a company based in Canada called Quarterhill that is working on driving advancement technology through tolling systems, enforcement and intelligent transportation infrastructure. This episode I visit with Dan Dobransky, Senior Director of Roadside Transformation for Quarterhill to talk about road data, AI and how it can get you around better and safer. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Quarterhill: https://www.quarterhill.com/ Dan Dobransky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddobransky   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Let me start by saying I detest drunk driving. That said, the Colorado Department of Transportation sent out a press release saying more than half of all drivers who were contacted for suspected DUI refused to take a toxicology test. There are lawyers on social media who will persuade you to not take the test but is that the best strategy if you are pulled over? In this episode I speak with criminal defense and DUI attorney Kevin Churchill asking what you should do and what your legal rights are when it comes to intoxication. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Kevin Churchill: www.DenverDUI.com   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

I think every car should have a dash cam in it as does my guest. This episode I visit with Matthew Richie, Operations Manager for The Dashcam Store in Austin, Texas about how they work, privacy concerns, features, prices, operations and how fleets are using them to help their business. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   The Dashcam Store: https://www.thedashcamstore.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

What is the true value of curb parking? That is the topic of a piece from long time parking expert John Conway who says curb parking is routinely undervalued, underpriced and misused. Hi piece, linked down below, is titled: Prime Real Estate, Rock-Bottom Price - The Politics of Parking. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Parking Revenue Recovery Services: www.PRRSParking.com All things parking with Dani & John: danijohnshow.com   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Should left turns be eliminated, especially in downtown, urban areas? That is the suggestion from Penn State University Professor Vikash Gayah who joins me to talk about all the reasons why in his studies eliminating lefts would make drivers safer and the commute more efficient. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Dr Vikash Gayah: https://sites.psu.edu/gayah/biography/ gayah@engr.psu.edu   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Could the same gondola that is used to haul skiers up a mountain be the solution to move people easily around a city? There is a new push in Denver by a local businessman to try and vet the idea but someone else says it was his idea first. Joining me today is local business owner and gondola fan Doug Masser who says he hoped the city would take his idea from 11 years ago and run with it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Doug Masser: https://bigirongraphics.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Are you allowed to change lanes in an intersection? I have the answer and one listener's voicemail. Also, President Trump signed an executive order requiring all commercial truck drivers in the US to demonstrate proficiency in English saying it is a critical safety matter. After one of our Denver7 reporters covered the story for television, a retired CDL driver, trainer & instructor, Tom McIntosh, reached out saying he has some comments that could be helpful as to why this issue is all about safety. I visit with Tom about his experience behind the wheel of a truck and how knowing the language of where you are driving is critical for safety. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.  https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy/driving-you-crazy-is-it-legal-to-change-lanes-as-you-go-through-an-intersection Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  Wh

Drivers are always looking for ways to increase their gas mileage. One of the more unique ways to do that is with a hydrogen fuel assist kit that you install in the engine compartment of your car. This episode I speak with Richie Waddell, the founder of Hydro Club USA about his hydrogen fuel conversion kit that creates hydrogen from water as you drive. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Hydro Club USA: https://www.hydroclubusa.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

It is auto show season so this episode I visit with Brian Moody, executive editor at Autotrader as he reports from the floor of the New York International Auto Show. We talked about tariffs, the overall trend and styles of the vehicles, the new features including self driving and what he thinks is the coolest thing he’s seen. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.com/ NY International Auto Show: https://www.autoshowny.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Until now the only way you might know if one of your friends was in trouble during their Uber or Lyft ride was a call or text. Now you can go along with your friends on that rideshare trip in real time and help keep them out of a possible dangerous situation. This episode I visit with Dillon Abend, the founder and CEO of the rideshare safety app called 3rd-i that allows you to share your video stream of your ride with friends and even a private security service. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   3rd-i App: https://3rd-i.org/ iPhone App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3rd-i/id1660727893   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

This episode I visit with James Bell, head of corporate communications at KIA America about all things cars including how tariffs could realistically affect vehicle prices, the comeback of the sedan, the future of hybrid cars and will we see a time where cars go back to buttons and knobs. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   KIA America: www.kia.com   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

We’ve all heard of telecommuting but how about teledriving? It is brand new, revolutionary technology that is coming to a road near you thanks to the Estonian company called Elmo. This episode I speak with founder and CEO of Elmo Enn Laansoo Jr from the floor of the Mobile World Conference taking place in Barcelona, Spain. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Elmo Remote: https://www.elmoremote.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Have you ever wanted to try a trip in an RV but wanted something more personalized than showing up at RV America? This episode I visit with Maddi Bourgerie, the director of communications and travel expert spokesperson at RVShare to talk about sharing an RV, where people are going, the unique ways they are being used and we touch on the travel trends for this year. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   RV Share: https://rvshare.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

One of the most unique vehicles shown at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was a three wheeled vehicle that generates some of its power from solar panels and is selling for about $40,000. This episode I visit with Steve Fambro, Aptera motors Co-Founder and Co-CEO to talk about this vehicle and the future of solar powered cars. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Aptera Motors: https://aptera.us/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

The private nonprofit organization TRIP that researches, evaluates and distributes economic and technical data on surface transportation issues sent out a study saying Colorado drivers lose $11.4 billion per year driving on roads that are rough, congested & lack some desirable safety features. That on its face is a shockingly large number so I wanted to dig into this report to find out what’s going on so I invited Rocky Moretti, TRIP’s Director of Policy & Research to talk all about it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   TRIP: https://tripnet.org/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Where is the hyperloop? Right now it is down in Pueblo, Colorado and it is being constructed and tested by the company SwissPod. This episode I speak with Denis Tudor, CEO & Co-founder of Swisspod Technologies as we talk about the hyperloop, where it stands right now and when you might be riding in one of their pods. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   SwissPod: https://www.swisspod.com/ Denis Tudor: https://twitter.com/denetudor/status/1874946212979433905   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria  

Drivers passing school buses could be one of the most under reported serious issues in the driving world. One company is trying to bring an end to it with the help of automated technology. The company BusPatrol installs cameras and AI technology to record violators with the hopes of getting them to stop for the bus. This episode I speak with Justin Meyers, President and Chief Innovation Officer for BusPatrol said to be the world’s most trusted and deployed stop arm safety program. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   BusPatrol: https://buspatrol.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Transportation is evolving very quickly to the point it is challenging for fleets and insurance companies and governments to keep up. This episode I have a conversation with Joel Black, a Vice President with the Lockton Companies said to be the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage to talk about cyber security, fleet insurance and autonomous vehicles. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Lockton: https://global.lockton.com/us/en Joel Black: 520-982-2221   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

This is the first winter for new EV owners so they need to learn about cold weather charging and cold weather limitations of their batteries. This episode I speak with Michael Boehm, General Manager with Juice Americas as we talk about cold weather range, charging and where the charging infrastructure goes from here. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Juice Americas: https://jplusbooster.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Do you really need winter tires or special tires for your electric vehicle? Those are frequent questions by car owners so I invited TJ Campbell, information and testing manager with Tire Rack to answer those and all questions regarding tires. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Tire Rack: https://www.tirerack.com   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria