State’s Commuter Lot Use Up 

High Gas Prices Increases Carpooling

Commuter parking lots are more popular than ever along Missouri highways, according MoDOT's latest figures. Nearly 3,000 vehicles used a state-maintained commuter lot on a typical workday this May -- up 21 percent from Feb. commuter lots

Left Lane Now Restricted for Big Trucks in Certain Areas of St. Louis, Kansas City

A new law goes into effect today banning trucks registered for a gross weight of 48,000 pounds or more from using the far left-hand lane when traveling on interstate highways, freeways or expressways in urban areas that have three or more dedicated lanes traveling in the same direction. Trucks

Missouri Highways Climb In National Rankings

Missouri is among the nation's leaders in maintaining its transportation system and getting good value, according to a report issued recently by the Reason Foundation, which measures every state's road conditions and expenses. Rankings

Tour of Missouri Arriving Soon

The second annual Tour of Missouri will once again turn thousands of eyes toward Missouri’s state highway system. On Sept. 8 in St. Joseph, 120 bicyclists from around the world will take off on a 600-mile race ending in St. Louis on Sept. 14. Tour

New Web Site Connects Public With MoDOT Speakers

There's a lot going on in transportation these days, and MoDOT 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. Speakers

MO Lives Saved on Missouri Roads

Over the last two years, Missouri has seen a 21 percent decrease in traffic deaths - the second-largest percentage decrease in the nation. South Dakota had the largest percentage decrease at 21.5 percent. Saving Lives

Heat and Highways

It is no question that the heat during Missouri summers can be oppressive. But, how damaging can it be to Missouri roadways? Heat

MoDOT Launches Facebook Page

To inform potential employees about career opportunities in civil engineering and other professions, MoDOT's Human Resources Division recently launched a new Facebook page. The page will let students know when MoDOT will be attending local career fairs, conferences and seminars. The page also features info on different engineering jobs, MoDOT’s benefits package, current open positions and links to various MoDOT Web pages. Facebook

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