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Modot Minute December 22, 2009

modotvideo — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:20:53 +0000

	Modot Minute December 22, 2009 Looking back on 2009, modot Director Pete Rahn says it was a phenomenal year for transportation in Missouri. Rahn said traffic deaths on Missouri highways have dropped the past four years in a row. In addition, the agency has delivered major projects, such as the new I-64 in St. Louis, on time and within budget. The result? Eighty-six percent of major highways are now in good condition, compared to 47 percent just five years ago. Also on modots list of accomplishments is fixing 121 of the ...	From: modotvideo Views: 301 2 ratings
	Time: 01:03	More in News & Politics

I64Dec 8

modotvideo — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:49:40 +0000

	I64Dec 8 The New I64	From: modotvideo Views: 27 1 ratings
	Time: 01:12	More in News & Politics

MoDOT's Top 10 for 2009

modotvideo — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:49:58 +0000

	MoDOT's Top 10 for 2009 modot Takes a look back at a great 2009 with a list of their top accomplishments.	From: modotvideo Views: 105 1 ratings
	Time: 04:44	More in News & Politics

The New I-64

modotvideo — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:00:36 +0000

	The New I-64 After nearly three years of construction and nearly two years of 5-mile sections of complete interstate closures, the I-64 project in the St. Louis area reopened to traffic more than three weeks early and $11 million under budget. The opening culminated the largest project in modot history.	From: modotvideo Views: 41 0 ratings
	Time: 10:30	More in News & Politics

Modot Minute December 15, 2009

modotvideo — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:21:39 +0000

	Modot Minute December 15, 2009 modot, Amtrak and Union Pacific officials dedicated a new, 9000-foot railroad side track near California, Mo. on Dec. 8. The new siding helps unclog a major "bottleneck" that was caused by a 25-mile stretch of single track. The siding enables slower freight trains to move off the main line, allowing faster Amtrak trains to pass. The new line is estimated to reduce passenger train delays by nearly 17 percent a year. Looking for the perfect holiday gift for that friend who has everything? Give ...	From: modotvideo Views: 306 0 ratings
	Time: 01:00	More in News & Politics

First Missouri Snow Storm Dec 2009.mov

modotvideo — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:39:08 +0000

	First Missouri Snow Storm Dec 2009.mov The First Major snow storm in Missouri for 2009. modot plows were out in full force to keep our roadways clear of blowing snow.	From: modotvideo Views: 193 3 ratings
	Time: 00:38	More in News & Politics

New I64 Grand Opening Fun on the Highway.mov

modotvideo — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:27:04 +0000

	New I64 Grand Opening Fun on the Highway.mov Missourians had a chance to walk, run, jump and even play cards on the New I64 in St. Louis!! This video is complete with reaction from residents and a look at the offical ribbon cutting for the new highway.	From: modotvideo Views: 144 3 ratings
	Time: 02:25	More in News & Politics

Dec 8 I64 STL.

modotvideo — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:39:19 +0000

	Dec 8 I64 STL. Flight over New I64	From: modotvideo Views: 39 1 ratings
	Time: 00:59	More in News & Politics

Missouri Amtrak Side Rail Ribbon Cutting

modotvideo — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:55:45 +0000

	Missouri Amtrak Side Rail Ribbon Cutting Missouri Amtrak Side Rail Ribbon Cutting. Representatives of the Missouri Department of Transportation (modot), the City of California, Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak today officially opened a new $8.1 million, 9000-foot railroad side track that adds capacity and reduces delays on the route used by Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains between Kansas City and St. Louis. The new siding, located just west of California, Mo., helps unclog a major bottleneck that was caused by a 25-mile stretch ...	From: modotvideo Views: 110 2 ratings
	Time: 01:38	More in News & Politics

MoDOT Minute December 08, 2009

modotvideo — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:25:10 +0000

	MoDOT Minute December 08, 2009 modot is one of the first agencies in the nation to use solar power to keep ice and snow off bridges. The department has signed a contract with Pave Guard Technologies of Lees Summit to install a solar warming system on two bridges in Excelsior Springs. The system uses solar panels to heat a solution that is pumped through tubing to keep the bridge deck from freezing. The goal is to extend a bridges life by reducing the amount of chemicals and water used to melt ice and snow. Amtrak trains ...	From: modotvideo Views: 430 1 ratings
	Time: 01:04	More in News & Politics

kcICON Update

modotvideo — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:20:03 +0000

	kcICON Update	From: modotvideo Views: 93 2 ratings
	Time: 04:19	More in News & Politics

MoDOT Minute december 1, 2009

modotvideo — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:29:05 +0000

	MoDOT Minute december 1, 2009 modot Director Pete Rahn delivered the departments annual report to the Missouri legislature last week. Rahn noted 83 percent of Missouris major highways are now in good condition, and highway deaths have dropped 24 percent since 2005. However, modot is facing a severe decrease in funding. Construction awards in fiscal year 2009 total a high of $1.5 billion. They then drop to a low of $421 million by fiscal year 2014. You can find the full report at www.modot.org. The days between ...	From: modotvideo Views: 307 0 ratings
	Time: 01:08	More in News & Politics

Modot Minute November 24, 2009

modotvideo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:01:43 +0000

	Modot Minute November 24, 2009 Smart use of taxpayer dollars is allowing modot to undertake an additional $144 million worth of work on rural highways. More than 1500 miles of lettered and smaller, numbered routes will be smoother and safer thanks to the added work. The additional work was made possible by operational and project cost savings. When modots maintenance work is added to contract jobs, nearly 4000 miles of pavement improvements were completed on rural routes in 2009. Popular Science magazine has named a new ...	From: modotvideo Views: 304 1 ratings
	Time: 01:01	More in News & Politics

Working Together is Success. The kcICON

modotvideo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:50:18 +0000

	Working Together is Success. The kcICON This video produced by the Missouri Department of Transportation is an overview of the Kansas City, Missouri kcicon Project On-The-Job Training program. This program is offered to minorities, women and the economically disadvantaged. Through partnerships with leaders in the Kansas City community, the contractor, modot, labor, and other state and federal entities; this program has allowed trainees to develop skills and gain work experience, offering them the opportunity to build a career and ...	From: modotvideo Views: 222 0 ratings
	Time: 07:19	More in Education

Stl Flight Nov 6 2009

modotvideo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:55:02 +0000

	Stl Flight Nov 6 2009 Fly over New I-64 East	From: modotvideo Views: 84 3 ratings
	Time: 00:55	More in News & Politics

Modot Minute November 17, 2009

modotvideo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:25:58 +0000

	Modot Minute November 17, 2009 All lanes of Interstate 64 in the heart of St. Louis will reopen Dec. 7, almost a month ahead of schedule and $11 million under budget. The $535 million reconstruction project the largest in modot history - began in March 2007. Before the road opens to traffic, the public is invited to a Dec. 6 celebration that will include a ribbon cutting, a 5K run, a cycling time trial and a canned food drive. More details can be found at www.thenewi64.com. At the request of the Missouri Department of ...	From: modotvideo Views: 306 0 ratings
	Time: 01:02	More in News & Politics

MoDOT's Tips to get your Car Winter Ready

modotvideo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:15:14 +0000

	MoDOT's Tips to get your Car Winter Ready modot shares with you some tips on how to get your car ready for those cold winter months.	From: modotvideo Views: 183 1 ratings
	Time: 01:40	More in Travel & Events

Amtrak Missouri River Runner

modotvideo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:20 +0000

	Amtrak Missouri River Runner St. Louis to Kansas City onthe AMTRAK	From: modotvideo Views: 398 4 ratings
	Time: 02:28	More in Travel & Events

MiamiNov3

modotvideo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:22:59 +0000

	MiamiNov3 Second Span Miami Missouri	From: modotvideo Views: 293 1 ratings
	Time: 00:50	More in Education

Miami Explosion Take 3

modotvideo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:44:39 +0000

	Miami Explosion Take 3 The 3rd and final Bridge Explosion over the Missouri River at Miami, Missouri.	From: modotvideo Views: 450 1 ratings
	Time: 00:53	More in Education

Modot Minute November 10, 2009

modotvideo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:36:02 +0000

	Modot Minute November 10, 2009 modot has all its equipment and supplies ready for the first snowfall. The department spends about $41 million a year on snow and ice removal. Last year, approximately 3000 employees spent more than 465000 hours keeping Missouri roads clear and safe. modot has implemented a new policy prohibiting employees from texting while operating department vehicles and equipment. The rule, which took effect Nov. 1, also applies to texting while driving a personal vehicle when performing department ...	From: modotvideo Views: 379 0 ratings
	Time: 00:59	More in News & Politics

Safe and Sound 100th Bridge

modotvideo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:24 +0000

	Safe and Sound 100th Bridge	From: modotvideo Views: 134 3 ratings
	Time: 01:44	More in News & Politics

Modot Minute 11 03 09

modotvideo — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:46:13 +0000

	Modot Minute 11 03 09 Hi. This is Sally Oxenhandler with your modot Minute. One hundred of Missouris worst bridges have been repaired or replaced under modots Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program. The 100th bridge to be completed opened Tuesday over the Platte River on Route E in Platte County. modot is fixing a bridge almost ever two days under the $700 million program that will repair or replace 802 of the states worst bridges by the end of 2013. modot has sold the last of the bonds authorized by a ...	From: modotvideo Views: 330 0 ratings
	Time: 01:06	More in News & Politics

Miami MO Bridge Explosion

modotvideo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:49:58 +0000

	Miami MO Bridge Explosion First demolition of the main span of the Miami Missouri Bridge.	From: modotvideo Views: 2081 6 ratings
	Time: 01:03	More in News & Politics

Modot Minute October 27, 2009

modotvideo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:53:03 +0000

	Modot Minute October 27, 2009 Missouri has lost $202 million in federal funding for state and local transportation projects because Congress failed to repeal a rescission built into the last federal transportation act. About half of the reduction will impact local projects. modot says the decrease in federal funding will further jeopardize its ability to create jobs, provide a safer transportation system and continue improving roads and bridges. Additional information, including a breakdown of the rescission amounts, can ...	From: modotvideo Views: 311 2 ratings
	Time: 01:06	More in News & Politics