Economic Benefits of Transportation
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Focus on Bridges
Missouri’s bridge program received a much-needed boost in 2019. Throughout the year, Gov. Mike Parson repeatedly stressed the need to fund Missouri’s infrastructure. In his State of the State address, he asked the…
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Farm to Market Bridges
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has three ongoing efforts to improve mobility throughout the state in regards to bridge infrastructure. Earlier this year, Governor Edwards signed House Bill 578 into law.…
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The Flint Hills Trail
The Flint Hills Trail in East-Central Kansas traverses more than 90 miles connecting six counties while also transecting several communities, including Council Grove, Osage City, Ottawa, and Osawatomie. The trail also provides a…
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Logistics Park Kansas City
A perfect example of a public and private partnership benefitting an entire region of the country is Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC). This facility near Edgerton encompasses 2,275 acres that are dedicated for…
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Johnson County Gateway Phase 2 Project
The flow of both commuters and freight now enjoy the benefits of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Johnson County Gateway Phase 2 Project that opened to traffic in November 2016. Nearly a quarter…
