In an effort to educate and inform Missourians on the current status and future direction of their transportation system, the Citizen’s Guide to Transportation Funding takes the complex issues of the state’s transportation revenue, expenditures, system condition and unfunded needs and explains them in clear and easy-to-understand terms.
Personal Cost Calculator
This calculator assesses approximately how much you contribute in taxes and fees to support the transportation system you use.
This calculator assesses approximately how much you contribute in taxes and fees to support the transportation system you use.
Potential Revenue Options Calculator
Find what potential investment in transportation could do for Missourians.
Find what potential investment in transportation could do for Missourians.
Overview
Missouri’s transportation revenue, including bond proceeds, totaled over $4.4 billion in fiscal year 2025. As shown below, 51% of total revenue came from state user fees and bond proceeds, 37% from fe...
Missouri’s transportation revenue, including bond proceeds, totaled over $4.4 billion in fiscal year 2025. As shown below, 51% of total revenue came from state user fees and bond proceeds, 37% from fe...
Transportation Funding in Missouri
Missouri user fees are paid by the users of the transportation system and are dedicated for transportation use in the state. They include fuel taxes, registration and licensing fees and motor vehicle ...
Missouri user fees are paid by the users of the transportation system and are dedicated for transportation use in the state. They include fuel taxes, registration and licensing fees and motor vehicle ...
How Does Missouri Compare?
Missouri ranks 47th nationally in revenue per mile. This ranking will be updated in subsequent years to reflect the increase in motor fuel tax. Missouri also ranks sixth nationally in the number of br...
Missouri ranks 47th nationally in revenue per mile. This ranking will be updated in subsequent years to reflect the increase in motor fuel tax. Missouri also ranks sixth nationally in the number of br...
The Missouri Constitution and state and federal laws determine how transportation funds are allocated to states, cities and counties.
Where is the Money Invested?
MoDOT does not receive the entire $4.4 billion of transportation revenue or the $37 per month from the average Missouri driver. After allocations to cities, counties, other state agencies and debt pay...
MoDOT does not receive the entire $4.4 billion of transportation revenue or the $37 per month from the average Missouri driver. After allocations to cities, counties, other state agencies and debt pay...
MoDOT Funding Distribution
Since 2003, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has used a formula to distribute construction program funds for road and bridge improvements to each of its seven districts. This is the...
Since 2003, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has used a formula to distribute construction program funds for road and bridge improvements to each of its seven districts. This is the...
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program is a federally mandated program administered by MoDOT. The program’s overall goal is to provide opportunities to participate in the economic benefits of h...
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program is a federally mandated program administered by MoDOT. The program’s overall goal is to provide opportunities to participate in the economic benefits of h...
When combined, congestion, additional vehicle operating costs and roadway crashes cost each Missouri driver about $546 per month. Additional investments in congestion relief, improving system conditions and safety can reduce these costs for Missourians.
MoDOT Workforce Analysis
View a breakdown of MoDOT's diverse workforce.
View a breakdown of MoDOT's diverse workforce.
Workforce Challenges
Excessive employee turnover significantly impacts MoDOT’s productivity. It is costly and creates a continual staffing cycle to fill positions needed to maintain a safe and reliable transportation syst...
Excessive employee turnover significantly impacts MoDOT’s productivity. It is costly and creates a continual staffing cycle to fill positions needed to maintain a safe and reliable transportation syst...
The Cost of Operations
The most significant cost of operations is roadway maintenance. In fiscal year 2025, $282 million of MoDOT’s operating budget was spent on roadways for repairs, sealing and striping. Each year, MoDOT ...
The most significant cost of operations is roadway maintenance. In fiscal year 2025, $282 million of MoDOT’s operating budget was spent on roadways for repairs, sealing and striping. Each year, MoDOT ...
The Current Condition of Missouri Transportation
Last year, 54 billion miles were traveled on the state highway system. The majority of travel occurs on interstates and major routes. Interstates and major routes include just 5,560 miles of the 33,81...
Last year, 54 billion miles were traveled on the state highway system. The majority of travel occurs on interstates and major routes. Interstates and major routes include just 5,560 miles of the 33,81...
Asset Management
MoDOT has adopted an asset management approach to make the best decisions with transportation investments. The goal of the plan is to keep roads and bridges in good condition for as long as possible g...
MoDOT has adopted an asset management approach to make the best decisions with transportation investments. The goal of the plan is to keep roads and bridges in good condition for as long as possible g...
What is the Cost?
Missourians pay a relatively small amount per month to use the state system of roads and bridges. The average Missouri driver pays about $37 per month in state and federal transportation taxes and fee...
Missourians pay a relatively small amount per month to use the state system of roads and bridges. The average Missouri driver pays about $37 per month in state and federal transportation taxes and fee...
High Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs
When MoDOT completed its current long-range transportation plan, extensive input from Missourians resulted in five goals for the state’s transportation system over the next 20 years.
When MoDOT completed its current long-range transportation plan, extensive input from Missourians resulted in five goals for the state’s transportation system over the next 20 years.
MoDOT Contacts
Members of the Executive Team and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
Members of the Executive Team and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.