JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is soliciting input from the public on Missouri’s transportation priorities. The department has launched a survey to gather information as it updates both the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the State Freight and Rail Plan (SFRP). Both the LRTP and SFRP are federally required plans that serve as roadmaps for the state’s transportation network – addressing the evolving needs of the system and setting priorities.
“Input from our customers and stakeholders is critical when it comes to our long range and freight and rail planning process,” said MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. “We want to hear directly from those who use the transportation system and how it’s working for communities across the state. These plans allow us to set goals and determine the long-term priorities that are right for Missourians.”
The current LRTP was approved in June 2018 and will be updated in tandem with the current SFRP, which was approved in May 2022. The new LRTP will build upon the goals outlined in the current plan – including making investments in infrastructure that keep travelers safe and spur economic growth, giving Missourians more transportation choices and reducing congestion on the current system – while determining the goals and direction of the next 25 years.
The SFRP serves as a comprehensive assessment of Missouri’s freight and passenger rail systems and determines short-term and long-terms goals for improving the state’s freight and rail infrastructure. Updates to the SFRP will include an analysis of the economic impact of Missouri’s public ports and passenger rail systems, an analysis of the truck parking system and the identification of critical supply chains that move the state’s economy.
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and allows Missourians to help inform the priorities and goals of both plans. The survey can be accessed at: Home | MoDOT Long-Range Transportation Plan and State Freight & Rail Plan on a computer, smartphone or tablet. Those needing access to a computer and/or internet connection are encouraged to visit their local public library. The survey will be open through Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Drafts of the LRTP and SFRP will be available for public comment in early 2026. The final plans will be presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for review and consideration later in 2026.
Additional questions about the survey and planning process for both plans can be addressed by calling 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636), or by mail at Transportation Planning, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
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For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.
