Transportation

Missouri’s natural geographic advantages make it prime for moving economic development forward in our nation. Adequate transportation funding and a formula that reflects the economic strength and development needs are vital to the community. In order to protect the investment that Missourians have already placed in our transportation infrastructure and to grow that base, the Chamber:

• Supports the Federal Transportation Authorization Legislation to ensure the Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding needs.
• Supports efforts to secure funding for improvements to Route 740, better known as Stadium Boulevard.
• Supports efforts for continued funding for Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63.
• Supports legislation to remove the prohibition of toll roads in the state of Missouri.
• Supports establishing regional representation on the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
• Supports a statewide business-led effort designed to educate citizens on the importance of multi-modal infrastructure.
• Supports efforts to secure funding for regional air service and terminal improvements for the Columbia Regional Airport.
• Supports legislation that would allow Boone County to establish and participate in a regional airport authority.