New MoDOT director talks fuel tax, federal highway dollars, need for bike/ped/transit | St. Louis Public Radio

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[Incoming MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna] is being briefed by transportation commission members on Missouri's transportation picture and the needs the state has.

* The recently passed $305 billion federal transportation funding bill signed by President Obama will help. But he said the "split of the primary and secondary could be a very, very damaging thing over time." That's a reference to the Missouri 325 system, the scaled-back road and bridge maintenance program adopted earlier this year by highway and transportation commissioners.
One of his early tasks is to work on proposals to make to Missouri lawmakers. . . .

* Toll roads are used in New Hampshire and they are well maintained by the users.

* Urban and alternate transportation issues, including mass transit, airports and bike routes should be part of the state's plan as they are key to development.

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