Highway Trust Fund Shortfall Could Cause State Highway Projects to be Canceled

A recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation that it would curtail federal highway payments to the states could cause Missouri road and bridge projects to be delayed or even canceled. Shortfall  

MoDOT Hosting Online Public Meeting on Truck-Only Lanes Concept for I-70

MoDOT is hosting an online public meeting about the possibility of truck-only lanes on Interstate 70 in Missouri. Along with information and video clips explaining the concept, the online meeting allows participants to ask questions, make comments and see other common questions and comments. The online meeting will be available through Sept. 26. I-70

Five Things You Can Tell Your Neighbors About MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map

MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map has already helped thousands of drivers plan their trips across Missouri. Here are five things you can tell your neighbors about the Traveler Information Map

Be a Super Hero – Keep Your Kids Safe This September

Boost & Buckle to Arrive Alive

Be your child’s super hero! Keep children safe in their booster seats while traveling in a motor vehicle. Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 21-27. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to ensure all caregivers of young children know the importance of buckling children in an appropriate child restraint. CPS

"Blueprint" Wins Regional Award

Missouri's comprehensive safety plan won an America's Transportation Award at the Mississippi Valley Conference in Kansas City in July. Coalition

State Transit Association Honors MHTC Vice Chairman

The Missouri Public Transit Association paid tribute to Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Vice-Chairman Jim Anderson with the “Friend of Transit Award” during its conference at Lake Ozark in August. They specifically noted Commissioner Anderson’s efforts to advance transit through local Chambers of Commerce and his strong support as a member of the MHTC. 

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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