Five Finalists Selected in Name the Train Contest - Voting Begins
One of five finalist names will soon provide the moniker for Amtrak's® passenger rail service between St. Louis and Kansas City. Online voting goes through Jan. 23. Train
Drop in Highway Deaths Makes MoDOT's Year
Looking back on 2008, MoDOT Director Pete Rahn said the state's drop in highway deaths is the agency's top accomplishment. Drop
Three Teams Short-Listed For Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program
MoDOT has evaluated, rated and short-listed three teams to compete for the contract to replace more than 550 Missouri bridges. Bridges
Rahn Invited to be National Journal Contributor
MoDOT Director Pete Rahn has joined an impressive list of transportation experts invited by National Journal to participate in a weekly blog on transportation issues. The blog is located at http://transportation.nationaljournal.com/. Rahn
Students CAN Make Missouri Litter Free
The “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter Free” Trash Can Decorating Contest is open to all Missouri students in grades K-8. The school that submits the grand prize entry will receive $500 and a trophy and other $100 prizes will be awarded. More information about the contest is available at nomoretrash.org.
A Thanksgiving Tragedy
This time of year everyone is busy, but traffic crashes don't take a break for the holidays. A Missouri State Highway Patrol family suffered a recent tragedy, and they are reminding everyone traffic safety is important to remember all-year round. Tragedy
Five Things You Can Tell Your Neighbors about MoDOT’s Snow and Ice Removal
When you’re driving in a winter wonderland, you need a clear road. Here are five things you can tell your neighbors about MoDOT’s snow and ice removal. Snow
Make Seat Belts Your Primary Concern
MoDOT is working to strengthen Missouri’s seat belt law in the upcoming legislative session. We don’t want anyone else to die because they are unbuckled. Strengthening the current safety belt law will
save 90 lives and prevent 1,000 serious injuries every year, as well as bring $16-20 million into the state. You can help by going online to sign up as a seat belt partner at www.savemolives.com.
MoDOT's Traveler Information Map Gives Latest Road Conditions
Like it or not, winter weather is here. Missouri drivers can find out what lies on the road ahead with MoDOT's Traveler Information Map located at http://www.modot.org/. The map gives drivers an up-to-the-minute view of road conditions for major Missouri highways.
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