Gregg Brunner
Chief Operations Officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation, involved in statewide roadway operations, safety initiatives, and work zone camera implementation efforts.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 24min
Determining which roads to fix
MDOT's COO, Gregg Brunner, shares insights on road project prioritization, asset management principles, and work zone safety measures. They discuss legislative changes for automated enforcement and regional goal setting in road maintenance. The podcast highlights Michigan's strategy for managing road infrastructure and ensuring driver safety during construction projects.
Apr 9, 2026 • 20min
A look at crash fatality numbers and an update on work zone safety cameras
Gregg Brunner, MDOT Chief Operations Officer who leads statewide roadway operations and safety programs, discusses the recent drop in Michigan highway fatalities. He talks about factors behind improved safety and specific road design fixes. He outlines work zone tech pilots and the push to implement safety cameras while urging drivers to slow down and stay buckled.
Nov 14, 2024 • 25min
Why the road building industry is focusing on mental health
In this discussion, Gregg Brunner, Chief Engineer and COO at the Michigan Department of Transportation, highlights pressing mental health issues in the road construction industry. He shares alarming statistics revealing a significant rise in suicide rates among workers, with them being 12 times more likely to die from suicide than job-related injuries. Brunner advocates for open dialogues about mental health, emphasizing treatment benefits, and discusses new legislative efforts like work zone safety cameras to protect workers while improving overall workplace well-being.
