JEFFERSON CITY - There's a lot going on in transportation these days, and Missouri Department of Transportation officials are eager to talk about it. That's why MoDOT has created a new Web site that makes it easy to find a speaker for your group, organization, business or school.

Located at http://www.modot.org/requestaspeaker/, the online service lets you fill out a simple electronic form to request a speaker. The site also provides potential transportation topics you might be interested in and lists speakers by region of the state.

"Whether it's talking about local projects or what the future holds for Missouri transportation, we are excited to talk about our work," said MoDOT Director Pete Rahn. "We want Missourians to be informed so they can help us make good decisions on transportation issues."

In addition to discussing local highway improvements, speakers can cover a range of topics including dedicated truck lanes, job openings, work zones, snow removal and project delivery.

You can also request a MoDOT speaker by calling the department's toll-free number, 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636).