Drivers Reminded Not to Barrel Through Work Zones
Buildings and Landmarks Lit Orange to Promote Work Zone Awareness Week
Too many MoDOT employees can tell harrowing stories of near misses in work zones and accidents that left them in the ditch, on top of their truck or in the hospital. Work Zones
Missouri's Major Roads in Good Condition - Up From Three Years Ago
Three years of record road construction throughout Missouri have brought 78 percent of the state's major roads up to good condition, according to new MoDOT figures. That's a sizable jump from three years ago when only 46 percent were in good condition. Major Roads
2008 Statewide Construction Map Now Available
To help motorists prepare for another busy work zone season, MoDOT has just released the 2008 Statewide Construction Map. The full-color, 17-by-22-inch map details nearly 180 major construction sites across the state. Map
Battle of the Belt Conquered by Missouri High Schools
Buckle Up to Arrive Alive! is the message thousands of Missouri high school students have taken to heart as part of the statewide Battle of the Belt seat belt challenge. Winners of the 2007 competition recently were awarded more than $8,500 in prizes. Battle
Law Enforcement Agencies Participating in Teen Safety Belt Campaign
Law enforcement agencies around the state are participating in an enforcement campaign March 28 - April 13, focusing on reducing injuries and deaths among young drivers on Missouri roadways.
Enforcement is coupled with an aggressive media advertising campaign for teens. Safety Belts
Amtrak Funding Proposal To Revitalize Passenger Rail Service in Missouri
While passenger rail is growing across the country, trains in Missouri are routinely late and ridership is declining. State and national officials said today that a legislative proposal to improve Amtrak service should stop that trend and revitalize passenger rail between Kansas City and St. Louis. Amtrak
New Partnership Development Web Page Now Available
Demands for transportation improvements have greatly outpaced the funds available to meet them. In response to this demand, MoDOT has established various ways for successful public/public and public/private partnerships. Partners
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