Between Two Shovels Ep.13: Mike Sturino (IRTBA) - Wireless Charging Roads & Smart Infrastructure

Mike Sturino, President and CEO of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association, discusses cutting-edge transportation technology including wireless EV charging roads, AI-powered infrastructure, and smart highway systems. Learn about Sweden's successful wireless charging pilot on Gotland Island, Chicago's ongoing programs, and how Middle East innovations are shaping the future of transportation safety and efficiency.Timestamps:6:31 - Mike's Background: From Attorney to Road Builders CEO7:24 - Sweden Study Mission: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure11:41 - Wireless Charging Technology: How It Works14:51 - Chicago's Two Pilot Programs for Wireless Charging16:20 - Who Manufactures Wireless Charging Road Systems?17:16 - Regulatory Challenges and Public-Private Partnerships20:01 - The Future: Bus Drivers Never Stopping for Fuel21:45 - Middle East AI Innovation: Abu Dhabi and Dubai23:38 - Weigh-in-Motion Technology for Trucks24:10 - Secretary Duffy's Three Priorities: Safety, Building, Innovation26:09 - Learning from Infrastructure Failures: Baltimore Bridge27:45 - Rapid Reconstruction: Minnesota Bridge and Sanibel Causeway29:17 - Illinois as Thought Leaders in Transportation InnovationMike Sturino leads the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association in exploring innovative technologies that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in transportation infrastructure. From wireless charging roads to AI-powered enforcement systems, this conversation covers the technologies reshaping how we build and maintain highways.Subscribe for more infrastructure innovation insights and transportation industry conversations.Guest: Mike Sturino, President and CEO at Illinois Road and Transportation Builders AssociationLearn more about Connector JPA: https://connectorjpa.com