On this week’s edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, MDOT Communications Director Jeff Cranson hosts conversations with Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Executive Secretary Kim Nowack and MBA Chairman Shorty Gleason about the 2019 Annual Bridge Walk this past Labor Day.

— Kim Nowack,* who was named head administrator of the MBA in July, is pleased with participation** and the safety of the 2019 Annual Bridge Walk.

— The conversation also touches on the ongoing education and communications efforts since major changes were required for the event starting in 2017.
https://youtu.be/lFR_HOE7NKw

— Later, Shorty Gleason talks about why this year's Annual Bridge Walk was special for his family.*** Shorty’s father was an iron worker who helped build the Mackinac Bridge.

See a time lapse video of the 2019 Annual Bridge Walk:

https://youtu.be/rfiZAOA_9fs.*

https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/09/thousands-cross-the-mackinac-bridge-for-62nd-labor-day-walk.html**

https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/09/thousands-cross-the-mackinac-bridge-for-62nd-labor-day-walk.html***

https://twitter.com/jdcranson/status/1168536094314573824?s=21