Mercury Alliance, new group working to create consensus on transportation and transportation funding in Missouri

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The Mercury Alliance, an alliance for comprehensive transportation in the state of Missouri, has launched a website in its effort to improve Missouri’s comprehensive transportation system. The website features information on the operations of the Mercury Alliance, an events calendar for transportation related events in Missouri, and a membership directory.

“This website provides an opportunity for the Mercury Alliance to connect with like-minded people from across the state as we continue our efforts to improve Missouri’s comprehensive transportation system,” said Jeff Glenn, Executive Director.

The Mercury Alliance exists to increase awareness of the importance of Missouri’s transportation system and to engage elected leaders to pass legislation to preserve and improve it. Mercury Alliance members research and discuss transportation within the context of eight community of interest groups including: Economic Development, Education & Research, Freight, Industry Advancement & Diversity, Highways & Bridges, Innovation, Safety, and Total Transportation.

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Mercury Alliance, new group working to create consensus on transportation and transportation funding in Missouri

MoBikeFed comment: We encourage groups, organizations, cities, counties, and businesses to consider joining the Mercury Alliance, to work together with us and many other like-minded groups around the state towards a better state transportation system that meets the needs of all users, whether they walk, bicycle, drive, or use public transit.