On the Season 2 finale of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, Gavin, Brandon, and Jessica are joined by Noah, who breaks down the U.S. transit industry’s zero-emission bus transition, including fleet size, propulsion types, infrastructure gaps, and the impact of tariffs. Returning guests Jay Wratten and Chris Harman from WSP review their 2025 technology predictions, discussing what came true and how AI, digital twins, USDOT requirements, and digital delivery are accelerating into 2026.

In this episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, the team dives into the city of Albuquerque’s new smart bus shelters—a project aimed at making transit safer, cleaner and more efficient for riders. Brandon Lewis interviews Bobby Sisneros, the deputy director of Albuquerque’s Transit Department, who explains how these shelters integrate technology and thoughtful design to improve the rider experience.

In this episode of the ITP, the team dives into fresh ridership data from the American Public Transportation Association, revealing that heavy rail has seen the strongest post-pandemic rebound. Later, Gavin Jenkins speaks with Steve Davidson, chief strategy officer at American Structurepoint, explains how technologies like virtual and augmented reality are enhancing collaboration, improving project accuracy and helping both stakeholders and the public visualize infrastructure before it’s built.