Teens Still not Making it Click 

It's still not clicking with Missouri teens that wearing a seat belt provides the single best chance for survival in a car crash. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety released results from a spring survey, showing only 62 percent of teens are wearing their seat belts - a very modest increase from last year's 61 percent. Teens

Keep This Halloween From Turning Into a Real Nightmare

Halloween is a popular fall tradition that is enjoyed by people of all ages. But irresponsible celebrating can quickly spoil an evening and turn something fun into a real nightmare. That’s why MoDOT reminds everyone to celebrate safely and that if “You Drink & Drive. You Lose.” Beware

Missouri Wins Federal Grant to Improve Passenger Rail Service

MoDOT received a $3.3 million federal grant that will help increase freight mobility and reduce delays for Amtrak service across the state. The grant from the Federal Railroad Administration will help fund two projects that will increase rail capacity between Kansas City and Jefferson City at a critical time when Amtrak ridership is on the rise, increasing 31 percent since last October. Amtrak

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Check Out the Latest Connections

The latest issue of Connections, MoDOT's monthly employee newsletter, is now online. For some of the latest statewide and district news, make the connection! Connections Online

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