Summer 2011 Volume 15.2


A Publ ication of Missouri Depar tment of Transpor tation’s Motor Carrier Services


Transportation Funding Crisis Forces


Bolder Direction for MoDOT Reduction in Staff, Facilities and Equipment Will Save $512 Million


Faced with a severe decline in funding and the inability to match federal funds in the near future, the Missouri Highways and Transporta- tion Commission approved a plan that includes reducing the size of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s staff by 1,200, closing 135 facilities and selling more than 740 pieces of equipment. By 2015, the direction will save $512 million that will be used for vital road and bridge projects.


“We asked the Director Kevin Keith to put forth a bold plan of action to address our transpor-


Scott Marion Joins MCS As Assistant Director


A new face graces the halls of MoDOT Motor Carrier Services.


Scott Marion was named Assistant Director in July. Scott previously worked in MoDOT’s Or- ganizational Results team, overseeing multiple projects and coordinating the department’s performance management efforts.


Ins ide 2 BOLDER:


Jan’s Letter 5 CSA Changes Affect Haz Mat Carriers


6 Adding Jurisdictions 10MoDOT MCS Receipts


to a Cab Card Up 8 Percent


Before coming to MoDOT, Scott built a 23-year career with Wal-Mart store management, help- ing to pioneer the SuperCenter concept. He un- derstands the motor carrier industry’s fast pace and MoDOT’s customer service philosophy. I’m sure you’ll find he fits right in.


Michelle Teel, the former assistant director, was named Director of MoDOT’s Multimodal


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division, providing direction for statewide avia- tion, transit, rail, and freight development pro- grams. We are all very proud that she earned this promotion.


tation funding crisis, and he delivered,” said Commission Chair Grace Nichols. “We don’t like having to head in this direction, but the reality of our funding situation makes it necessary.”


For the past five years, Missouri’s state highway construction program has averaged $1.2 billion a year.


In June, MoDOT presented a new, five-


year construction program to the commission that is only half that amount - about $600 mil- lion a year.


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