Economic Return from Transportation Investment -7a - July.2020
Investment in transportation improvements has long been held as a major economic engine that drives growth in job creation, personal income and new value added to Missouri’s economy.
Investment in transportation improvements has long been held as a major economic engine that drives growth in job creation, personal income and new value added to Missouri’s economy.
Just as MoDOT receives federal funds for state projects, MoDOT is also required to pass federal funds to local agencies, such as cities and counties, for local agency projects.
The Cost Share Program builds partnerships with local entities to pool efforts and resources to deliver state highway and bridge projects. When local entities are willing to partner with MoDOT, MoDOT matches their investment up to 50 percent of the...
MoDOT uses thousands of computer devices to get work completed from multiple locations around the state. Keeping those computers safe from outside computer threats is a 24-hour job using the latest security measures.
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Having the right number of employees to provide outstanding customer service and respond to the state’s transportation needs, especially during emergency situations, is an important part of MoDOT’s effort to use resources wisely.
State and federal revenue budgets help MoDOT staff do a better job of budgeting limited funds for its operations and capital program.
To carry out its duty to the citizens of Missouri, MoDOT utilizes facilities systems valued at almost $125 million. These facility systems are comprised of office buildings, maintenance buildings, cold storage, gasoline/petroleum storage, chemical...
MoDOT must keep a dependable fleet to meet customers’ needs.
MoDOT‘s fleet equipment, with a replacement value of $467 million, is necessary to maintain roads and bridges to meet customers' needs. As the department’s fleet ages due to limited funds for fleet investment, monitoring the condition helps assess...