Thinking Transportation
Engaging conversations about transportation innovations
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Episode114Episode 114. Houston, We Have an Opportunity: TTI, Texas A&M’s Space Institute, and the Space Economy.
The successful conclusion to the Artemis II mission on April 10, 2026, ushered in a new era of enthusiasm for manned space flight. For NASA, the next steps in this incredible journey will include mankind’s establishing permanent habitation on the moon and Mars. But a lot of work has to be done before those dreams can be fully realized. For example, what supporting infrastructure will be needed to underpin these future colonies, and how do we build it in airless, waterless environments? Our guests today include Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg, former NASA astronaut and current director for the newly minted Texas A&M University Space Institute, and TTI Agency Director Greg Winfree. TTI is teaming with the A&M Space Institute to help Texas and the United States position themselves to advantage in the growing space economy. | Learn More about the Texas A&M Space Institute
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Engaging conversations about transportation innovations
Our ability to get from Point A to Point B is something lots of us take for granted. But transporting people and products across town or across the country every day is neither simple nor easy.
Join us as we explore the challenges on Thinking Transportation, a podcast about how we get ourselves — and the things we need — from one place to another. Every other week, an expert from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute or other special guest will help us dig deep on a wide range of topics.
Transportation has a profound impact on our daily existence. So, the conversations you’ll hear on Thinking Transportation are about more than just how we move about. Often, by extension, they’re also about how we live.
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Allan Rutter
Senior Research Scientist
Allan Rutter manages TTI’s Freight Analysis Program and is the new host and writer for Thinking Transportation. Affiliated with TTI for 10 years, Allan has more than 35 years’ experience in transportation, mainly in the public sector in Texas. More info on “Big Al” can be found in his TTI bio and at his LinkedIn page.