We are excited to introduce “Unboxed: The SRF Podcast.” Episodes will take you behind the scenes to explore the stories, projects, and people that drive everything we do.
At SRF, our work is about more than just infrastructure; it’s about the communities we serve and the lives we impact every day. Through candid conversations, “Unboxed” highlights our firm’s core values — community, integrity, and solutions — and the collaborative spirit that defines our success.
What It’s About
In each episode, we dive deep into the heart of the industry, covering topics such as:
- Human Impact: How our engineering and planning work improves daily life for people in the communities we serve.
- Industry Trends: Navigating the emerging technologies and shifts shaping the future of civil engineering.
- Innovation & Lessons Learned: Sharing success stories and honest reflections from our most complex projects and partnerships.
How to Watch and Listen
Full video episodes of “Unboxed” are available now on YouTube and Spotify. Audio-only episodes are available on Apple Podcasts and other major podcasting platforms.
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Episodes
Do Lane-Keeping Systems Work in Work Zones? | Unboxed: The SRF Podcast, Ep. 01
In this inaugural episode of “Unboxed: The SRF Podcast,” we dive into a groundbreaking study conducted for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) that explores how modern vehicle technologies — specifically Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) — interact with the complex environment of highway work zones.
‘Why Count?’ Uncovering the Invisible Current of Traffic Data | Unboxed: The SRF Podcast, Ep. 02
Traffic data is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet — it is the invisible current that powers our transportation infrastructure. In this episode of “Unboxed,” we explore the evolution of traffic monitoring, from manual clipboards to cutting-edge AI and video technology, and discuss how “quality data for informed decisions” impacts everything from federal funding and pavement design to public safety and commercial real estate.
The Death and Rebirth of the Mississippi River with Sacred Water Shared Future | Unboxed, Ep. 03
One hundred years ago, the Mississippi River was so polluted that a survey found only three living fish in the 42-mile stretch between Minneapolis and Red Wing. In this episode of “Unboxed,” we sit down with Cassie Champion (Metropolitan Council) and Abby Moore (Mississippi Watershed Management Organization) to explore the engineering marvels, public policy shifts, and community stories that transformed an “ecological disaster” back into a thriving resource.