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I-270 Dorsett-Page Project, Finalist in National Transportation Award Competition A St. Louis highway project was selected as one of 10 national finalists in the 2012 America’s Transportation Awards competition. A panel of national transportation experts picked the MoDOT's I-270 Dorsett-Page project from 49 entries representing 34 states in the categories of on-time, under budget, innovative management and best recovery act. Finalist

MoDOT's Surplus Property Available at Public Auctions

Potential buyers and bargain hunters will soon line up to bid on surplus items from the MoDOT.

Two public auctions have been scheduled - Sept. 13 in Springfield and Sept. 20 in Sarcoxie. Additional auctions around the state will be scheduled in the future. These auctions are a result of the department's Bolder Five-Year Direction, a plan of action that began in 2011 to address Missouri's severe decline in transportation funding. Surplus

Is Your Child in the Right Safety Seat?

Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 16-22

During Child Passenger Safety Week, September 16-22, parents and child caregivers are encouraged to participate in a safety seat check up and find out from experts how best to protect their kids. The annual campaign includes education on proper safety seat installation and use as well as increased law enforcement cracking down on Missouri’s child safety seat law violators. Child Safety

MoDOT Seeks Projects for Safe Routes to School Funds

MoDOT is seeking projects to be funded with federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funds.

Applications are due by November 5, 2012. Projects will be selected by a statewide committee of transportation professionals, education professionals, health department officials and walking/bicycling advocates. Awards will be announced in January 2013. Safe Routes

Last Minute Reminders If it weren't for Post-It notes, I wonder if I'd get anything done. I often write reminders to myself and then place the notes in logical spots...at least what I consider logical. Good Reminder

MoDOT Photos Available on Flickr From old to new, find images of Missouri's bridges and much more on MoDOT's Flickr account http://www.flickr.com/ photos/modot/

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