Missouri infrastructure investment - focus on bridges
Missouri has 10,385 bridges – the sixth most in the nation. More than 900 of those bridges are in poor condition and 1,194 are weight restricted. Four hundred and fifty bridges fall into both categories. Gov.Mike Parson has recognized the need for additional funding for infrastructure projects in our state and has put forth a proposal to repair or replace hundreds of the state’s worst bridges. Read more .
Missouri fatalities slightly decrease in 2018
For the third year in a row, more than 900 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes. Preliminary numbers indicate 918 lives were lost in 2018, down slightly from 932 in 2017. Speed, distraction, impairment and fatigue continue to be top causes of fatal crashes. Cellphone related crashes are up 35 percent since 2014. Read more .
Game plan for the Super Bowl:
Drink OR drive, but never both
The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event, which means a lot of game day socializing that may include drinking. Football fans need to call the play now: drink OR drive. If you plan on drinking, designate a sober driver to get you home safely.  Read More.
Gov. Mike Parson’s State of the State 
Earlier this month, Gov. Mike Parson addressed the General Assembly and Missourians on the state of the state and released the 2020 state budget, which reflects the state's priorities and where we are heading. 
FY 2020 budget information - FY 2020 Budget .
State of the State transcript - State of the State . 
MoDOT FY 2018 Operating Budget
Did you ever wonder what it costs to maintain our transportation system? See what MoDOT's top five activities by expenditure were last year and what services were provided to Missourians - FY 2018 Operating Budget .
Fatality update

Did you know... you can be an integral part of changing the safety culture in reducing crashes and eliminating fatalities. If you aren’t involved with the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, we urge you to become a member and help us work toward zero fatalities. Find the nearest Coalition and get involved.
Statewide Fatality Totals  
as reported on the  
Missouri State Highway Patrol  
website as of Jan. 27, 2019:  
2019 Totals as of 1-27-19 - 49
2018 Totals as of 1-27-18 - 64
2017 Totals as of 1-27-17 - 57
2016 Totals as of 1-27-16 - 58
2015 Totals as of 1-27-15 - 58
2014 Totals as of 1-27-14 - 42
This day in transportation history
Jan. 31, 1890 - A new lighthouse made its debut near the north shore of Long Island to mark a shoal at the entrance to the hamlet of Cold Spring Harbor. Cold Spring Harbor Light remained in operation there until being deactivated in 1965.
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