Show Notes
MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss new recurring revenue for the agency gained during the 2025 legislative session, toll scams, National Work Zone Awareness Week and more. Show intro / introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 00:00 2025 Legislative Session overview – 00:48 New recurring revenue stream & where it will go – 02:26 Reauthorization of IIJA – 04:18 MDOT mourns the passing of Former Northern Transportation Commissioner Zack Stewart – 05:33 National Work Zone Awareness Week / Fallen Workers Memorial Ceremony – 06:54 Toll road scams – 09:02 MDOT's annual Trash Bash events – 11:11 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – 12:50 Something fun Brad has done lately – 15:42 Show Outro – 16:55
Creators & Guests
Will Craft - Host
Paul Katool - Host
Drew Hall - Producer
Brad White - Guest
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