Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

Why does a group escort get charged the same per vehicle as a single vehicle escort?

Posted on December 6th, 2023

This was considered when calculating the costs incurred by the MBA to provide over-sized escorts. The number of MBA personnel required for an escort varies based on several factors and situations. Historical data was used to calculate a weighted average cost based on the frequency of single vehicle escorts, two vehicle escorts, and so on. The final fee rate was based on this weighted average to offset the total costs incurred by the MBA for providing this service.

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