The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas at an upcoming meeting. Those attending will also be able to view information and provide input on the state’s long-range transportation and freight and rail needs, as MoDOT works to update its Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and State Freight and Rail Plan (SFRP).

MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High-Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.1 billion in annual unfunded transportation needs for the system. The list was created to guide the development of needs into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds become available in future years.

The public is invited to review the list and provide feedback on the order of priorities and additional needs that could be funded in the future. Two meetings will be held to discuss the draft High-Priority Unfunded Needs list and the LRTP and SFRP updates for the Kansas City region. The first meeting will be held in the Sedalia Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 12. The second meeting is scheduled to be held in the Mid-America Regional Council board room in Kansas City from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 14.

The presentation materials and a comment form are also available online.