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The new MoDOT Minute covers the highlights of state transportation news affecting you! Presented in a TV-news format, the online video spot will air every Tuesday. In 60 seconds, you’ll get the latest transportation headlines throughout Missouri. So grab your mouse and click to tune in! MoDOT Minute

Inspections of Minneapolis-Style Bridges Complete; All Are Safe

Thorough inspections of Missouri bridges similar in design to the Minneapolis bridge that collapsed two months ago are complete, and all are confirmed to be safe to cross. Bridges

Testing Soy Stripes

MoDOT is testing four types of yellow and white soy-based paint that contain varying amounts of soybean oil to see how they work for highway striping. Soybeans

MoDOT Goes Live 24/7

If a motorist needs to report a pothole, a dead deer in the road, a malfunctioning traffic light, or just has a question about the state’s highways, MoDOT now is ready to handle those questions anytime day or night. 24/7

Missouri Wins Safety Leadership Award

Missouri recently received a national safety leadership award for "Driving Down Fatalities" from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Missouri had the largest drop in traffic-related fatalities in 2006 of any state in the nation -- down by 161 compared to 2005. MoDOT Director Pete Rahn credited the entire Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and all its partners.

Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Unbuckled Teens

Triple the Effort to Make Teens and Seatbelts Click

Law enforcement agencies across Missouri are looking for teens who aren't buckled up Oct. 8-21 as part of a special effort to encourage seat belt use among young people. Teens

Rahn Elected to National Transportation Post

MoDOT Director Pete Rahn recently was elected president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In this capacity he will focus on three key elements of the nation's future transportation infrastructure: investment, accountability and safety. Rahn

Five Things You Can Tell Your Neighbors About Safe & Sound

With recent concerns about the condition of the nation’s bridge infrastructure, the Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Plan has been thrust into the national spotlight and is even being touted as an innovative idea that may become a national model. If your friends and neighbors have questions about it, here are five facts you can share...Facts

Electronic Plans Room Ready for All

The electronic plans room will allow anyone to view, print or download highway plans for free. Even the general public now has access to project plans by visiting http://modot.indoxservices.com/.

Apply to Work for MoDOT Online

Job applicants can check out a new option to submit applications online. This new feature allows applicants to apply for advertised positions directly and update their information at any time. Visitors can also attach their resume, transcripts or any other related documents. Jobs Online

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