Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration Nuria Fernandez
Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about a $650,000 rural transportation grant for Claiborne County, give an overview of the FTA, talk about the importance of public transportation and more.
Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about a $650,000 rural transportation grant for Claiborne County, give an overview of the FTA, talk about the importance of public transportation and more.
- Show intro - 00:29
- More on $650,000 rural transportation grant (Areas of Persistent Poverty Program) for Claiborne County - 01:04
- Why Claiborne County for this grant? - 02:00
- Background information on Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration Nuria Fernandez -02:33
- Administrator Fernandez on the emotional testimonial of a public transit user in Claiborne County - 04:55
- Overview of the Federal Transportation Administration from Administrator Fernandez - 05:45
- On Administrator Fernandez's first trip to Mississippi - 07:42
- On Administrator Fernandez and her staff getting boots on the ground to work in communities - 08:17
- Where did Administrator Fernandez get a bite to eat the night before the grant presentation? - 09:18
- Any last message from the Federal Transit Administration to Mississippians - 10:17
- Show outro - 11:19
Creators and Guests
Host
Paul Katool
Paul Katool joined the Mississippi Department of Transportation Public Affairs Division in 2016 as the agency’s first Social Media Strategist. In 2019, he was promoted to Digital Media Manager, where he led the creation of MDOT’s nationally award-winning Extra Mile Podcast. In 2022, Paul assumed the role of Deputy Director of Public Affairs, which includes helping to run the day-to-day operations of the division.
Producer
Drew Hall
Drew Hall is a media producer with experience in video production and journalism. He currently works in the Public Affairs Division of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where he shoots and edits a range of content, including producing the award-winning podcast The Extra Mile. Drew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and has received industry recognition, including an AASHTO Best Audio Production Award. Previously, Drew worked as a photojournalist for News Channel 12 and Fox 40 News, developing his skills in visual storytelling and news production. Drew is married to Courtney Ann Hall, of Corinth, MS, and has one son, Jackson.