Yesterday, the commission approved the project list required
by Amendment 7. With more than 800
projects across the state, the list addresses a variety of transportation needs
for Missouri.
These projects will benefit the state’s economy, create
jobs, broaden transportation options and improve the safety of our roads and
bridges.
The list was compiled by our transportation partners across
the state. They have been working with citizens for years to gather and prioritize
their area needs.
MoDOT worked with these partners to choose projects that
would benefit Missourians from all walks of life, both in urban and rural
areas. We are confident that these
projects are the right ones for the funds that will become available if
Amendment 7 passes on Aug. 5.
The ¾ cent sales tax is not enough to make everyone’s wishes
come true, but it is sufficient to meet these obligations and help us match
federal funds in the near future.
We’ll never have enough to do every project for everyone.
But we know how to get the most from the funds we have.
I believe when Missourians review this final list, they will
see the economic and safety benefits of every project. I believe they will see it serves a wide
cross section of transportation options that will benefit all Missourians for
many years to come.
