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Thursday, December 19, 2002
From MoDOT:
JEFFERSON CITY – Public comments on options for statewide distribution of transportation funds will be the focus of a public forum scheduled Jan. 6 in Jefferson City. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is sponsoring the forum to get additional input from planning organizations, chambers of commerce, interest groups and legislators regarding the commission’s process for allocating highway construction funding. The forum is the first opportunity for rural and urban interests to hear views from different parts of the state on funding. The forum will be from 1 – 4 p.m. in Room 490/492 of the Truman Office Building, 301 W. High St. Commissioners have been considering four options that would allocate funds based on need rather than the current method of dividing money evenly between rural and urban areas. Additional options are being prepared, based on input received from local and regional meetings with stakeholders. "Our goal is to move from an arbitrary system to one using objective factors such as pavement condition, miles traveled, population and employment to determine where highway money should be spent," said Henry Hungerbeeler, the Missouri Department of Transportation’s director. "New allocation methods should recognize and help address the diverse needs of all parts of Missouri." Following the forum, commissioners have announced their intention to choose a funding option at their regular monthly meeting Jan. 10. A consistent funding distribution method is necessary for MoDOT to honor its commitments as well as increase its emphasis on taking care of the existing highway system, a goal Missourians have said should be emphasized by the department. "People all over the state are understandably concerned about funding distribution because they all have highways that need to be funded. Unfortunately, there’s not enough money to make anyone happy. That’s why this decision is so tough," Hungerbeeler said. "Over the past few months, Missouri Department of Transportation staffs have met with more than 50 organizations, including local and regional planning groups and others interested in transportation improvements, to get comments and suggestions on funding and needs. This input will be coupled with comments from the forum," Hungerbeeler said. |