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Connections December 2005
MoDOT Using Cell Phones
MoDOT Working to
Save Lives to Make Roads Safer
by Melissa Black and Sandy Hentges
by Melissa Black and Sandy Hentges
MoDOT may soon be a world leader in
When a child is kidnapped, providing the using cell phone data to help manage the
public with urgent and timely informa- transportation system and make it safer.
tion may be a matter of life or death. That The department is currently negotiating a
is why we participate in the AMBER contract to use cell phones to obtain state-
Alert Plan, designed to quickly spread wide traffic data - including travel time
emergency information through all pos- and average speed - on 5,500 roadway
sible means in hopes of saving lives. miles.
We recently received a $400,000 grant “We’re really excited to be one of the first
from the Federal Highway Administra- to use this kind of technology,” said Ei-
tion to implement our portion of the plan. leen Rackers, state traffic engineer. “We’ll
With the FHWA funds and $100,000 in be a worldwide leader in using cell phone
state money, we’ll add several change- technology to manage our system, make
able message boards on Interstates 70 the roads safer and improve traffic flow
and 44 to increase emergency communi- and motorist communication.”
cation.
MoDOT hopes to finalize the contract and
“These additional message boards will not MoDOT will soon be using cell phone technology to get traffic
begin receiving the data statewide after data statewide.
only be used for AMBER Alert situa- the first of the year. This information will
tions, but to also help with the overall help the department make the transporta-
management of the traffic system and anonymous data, such as average speeds congestion, incidents, delays and other
tion system more safe and efficient by:
motorist communications,” said Eileen and travel times, which we’ll use to moni- problems on the system.
n providing advance warning of traffic
Rackers, state traffic engineer. “They’ll tor traffic flow.”
delays, using messages boards, Web There will also be no roadside tracking
really become an invaluable part of our sites and radio announcements; Vehicle speeds are calculated by using the devices to install and maintain. This will
overall traveler information program, n giving travelers useful information time it takes a cell phone signal mean fewer obstacles and work zones,
helping motorists every day in some about travel times on major routes; to bounce from one tower which saves MoDOT time and resources
areas of our system.” n detecting and responding to emer- to the next. Cell phones and helps motorists navigate the roads
MoDOT joined the AMBER Alert gency incidents and work zone need not even be in use. more quickly and efficiently.
program several years ago and continues Data can be obtained
delays quicker; and “Overall, this system will be cheaper and
to work with other agencies to establish n identifying areas of congestion just by having them
faster than traditional detection. This
a set of procedures in the event of an turned on. Differ-
where resources should be directed. project will cost about $6 million, where it
ences in speeds
abduction. The plan was created in 1996 “MoDOT will not be receiving any would take more than $30 million to install
can indicate
following the abduction and brutal mur- information on individual users,” Rack- traffic detectors to cover the same area,”
der of nine-year-old Amber Hagerman in ers said. “We’ll only see reports full of Rackers said.
Arlington, Texas. The purpose of the plan
is to provide a rapid response to the most
serious child abduction cases.
MoDOT Provides Aid to Hurricane
Making Connections Victims in Historic First
Connections is now available online at
www.modot.org. Click on News & Infor- Seven employees made MoDOT history Hurricane Wilma. To aid the process, the and Layton are assistant electricians, and
mation. when they traveled to southern Florida workers took the department’s Mobile Dill, Turner, Weikel and Bickel are senior
on Nov. 14 to help with hurricane relief Emergency Response Vehicle and trailer, electricians.
Connections informs MoDOT employees efforts. It’s the first time a MoDOT crew three bucket trucks and a cargo trailer
– present and past – of agency events and The Missouri State Emergency Manage-
has assisted with any out-of-state disaster filled with supplies.
news across the state. Divided into state- ment Agency will use federal funds to
relief.
wide and district news, Connections lets Those making the journey were John reimburse MoDOT for the employees’
MoDOT employees know what’s going on The crew, made up of Traffic employ- Diggs, Central Office Traffic communica- expenses.
ees from the districts and Central Of- tions coordinator; Chris Weikel and John
from St. Joseph to Sikeston. The crew members volunteered for the
fice, worked to repair more than 2,800 Bickel, District 4; Miguel Noriega and
mission to help the people who have been
traffic signals that were out of service in Larry Layton, District 6; and Larry Dill
Broward County, Fla. due to damage from and Patrick Turner, District 8. Noriega Continued on page 2
Inside
5 6 9
Interstate
10 A Tale of Two 14
Putting Rest Areas Down-home Improvements Bridges Showing Some
Stretch of I-70 in Kansas City Route 94 sports two
to the Test Dedication reopens new spans
Appreciation
Human Resources staffer District 1 unveils signs for District 9 says thanks to
checks sites for accessibility Shain Creek employees
Some Missourians Seeing Red
by Melissa Black and Sandy Hentges
Some motorists in Arnold may be see- However, MoDOT has no financial Red-light running cameras also allow camera can record the date, time of day,
ing red these days when they receive interest in the revenues generated for red-light violation enforcement time elapsed since beginning of red sig-
a ticket for running a red light, thanks from red-light running tickets.” without endangering the officer or the nal and the vehicle speed. The images
to new red-light cameras installed in general public because officers don’t then are sent to local law-enforcement
According to the Blueprint, intersec-
October. Recently, Arnold became the have to pull over a violator. officials who review them and issue
tion crashes are listed as the fifth-
first Missouri city to install red-light citations when it’s clear that a vehicle
largest cause of deaths on Missouri An automated enforcement system is
running cameras at four intersections, ran a red light.
roadways, and they’re the third largest composed of a detection device (like
chosen for their high accident rates.
cause of injuries. Research shows radar or video), a microprocessor and Intersections with red-light running
According to the Insurance Institute for red-light running violations decrease a camera. The cameras link to traffic cameras are appropriately signed with
Highway Safety, red-light running is a significantly at both monitored and signals and photograph license plates “Photo Enforced” plaques in advance of
leading cause of urban traffic crashes non-monitored intersections in cities of red-light runners. Only vehicles the signal. Sixteen other states allow the
in the country. Nationwide, hundreds or areas with installed cameras. that enter an intersection after the light use of red-light cameras.
of people are killed each year and has turned red are photographed. The
Arnold passed an ordinance allowing
thousands more are injured in red-light-
the city to install and enforce red-light
running traffic crashes. In Missouri Detection Cameras Provide Traffic
cameras. The city approached the
in 2004, there were 10 fatalities and
department and asked permission to Volume Data
install them at
state intersec- Some motorists think they see red-light to be replaced every time any roadwork
tions, but they cameras at other intersections around is performed.
contracted the state, but these are actually video-
Video detection cameras, like most
with a private detection cameras.
electronics, have seen their costs steadi-
company to In addition to sensors placed under the ly drop since the technology was first
install and pavement (called loops), MoDOT also introduced. Camera processors, like all
maintain uses video cameras at signalized inter- computers, have increased their capa-
the cameras. sections, attached to the traffic signal bility as prices drop. They are installed
MoDOT’s arms. These cameras focus on your above the road’s surface, usually away
role is to have vehicle as it moves toward the intersec- from the traffic flow. The pavement
engineer- tion. As your vehicle enters defined ar- remains undisturbed and is capable of
Arnold is the first Missouri city to
use red-light running cameras. eas or “zones” within the camera’s field lasting longer. When cameras or pro-
of view, the camera’s processor detects cessors fail, they are easily and quickly
hundreds more injured due to red-light a change in the “zone.” This data is replaced without a great disturbance in
running. sent to the traffic signal’s controller traffic flow.
(the computerized “brain” housed in
“MoDOT supports any measure that is Video-detection cameras do not pro-
a nearby metallic cabinet controlling
proven to increase safety and prevent vide constant surveillance or archive
the intersection’s timing) that says a
injuries and deaths on our roads,” said the images. The camera view is a fixed
vehicle is requesting green time for its
Don Hillis, director of System Manage- focus, fixed location image (there is
ing staff review the signal timing at direction.
ment. “Red-light cameras also are listed no zooming or moving the cameras
any intersection being targeted for
as a strategy to reduce intersection Cameras are now the most cost-effec- once they are installed). The image
automated enforcement. This includes
crashes in the Blueprint for Safer Road- tive way of performing vehicle detec- is analyzed by the camera processor
a review of the intersection clearance
ways, a plan MoDOT is committed to. tion. Placing sensors in the pavement only for the simple presence of vehicles
timing to ensure it is accurate.
becomes very costly because they have within defined areas or “zones.” The
resolution of the image by these detec-
MoDOT Issues Annual Report to Legislature tion cameras is not good enough to read
license plates or distinguish any facial
Missourians are getting smoother, safer governor, lieutenant governor and legis- to-understand work zone map features.
roads sooner thanks to additional fund- lators before Nov. 10 of each year. The that motorists can access at
ing from the passage of Amendment 3. www.modot.org to find out where
That’s the message Missouri Depart-
document outlines where MoDOT’s
money comes from and where it’s work is in progress throughout the
MoDOT Provides
2 ment of Transportation Director Pete spent. It also lists completed and future state. Aid to Hurricane
projects and costs.
Rahn sent to lawmakers in the agency’s n Implementing a new, more visible Victims
annual report delivered Nov. 10. pavement marking system that will
Some MoDOT highlights from the past Continued from page 1
make Missouri roads safer.
“The past year has been incredible for year include:
n Implementing the Smoother, Safer,
n Adopting a practical approach to hit so hard by hurricanes this year.
MoDOT and transportation in Missouri,
designing projects that will save Their willingness to volunteer shows
and we’re happy to have a lot of positive Sooner initiative that will deliver
nearly $400 million over the next they have a strong desire to do the right
news to report,” said Rahn. “Thanks in 2,200 miles of smooth road by De-
five years. thing and help people get their lives
large part to the passage of Amendment cember 2007, speed existing work and
n Starting a new initiative to develop
3 in November 2004, we were able to build new, major projects with revenue back on track.
a statewide, long-range trans-
get started giving Missourians what from Amendment 3. “We are blessed to have great employ-
portation plan.
they want – smooth, safe roads sooner.” n Working with Missouri’s
ees who not only do great work for
n Establishing a results-based perfor-
State law requires
Congressional delegation on Missouri’s citizens year round, but are
mance management system to
ittee
Comm ht
the federal transportation bill, willing to sacrifice time away from
MoDOT to e Joint
2005oenpTranspo
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ig monitor progress and show the
R SAFETEA-LU, which means family and friends to help others in
submit the agency is accountable.
report to the
additional funding for critical time of need,” said Don Hillis, director
highway and transit needs. In addition, an independent audit of the of System Management.
n Approving the department’s financial statements gave
At press time, the crew was planning
largest construction pro- us the highest rating possible for the
to return to Missouri on Nov. 23 in
gram in Missouri’s history sixth straight year.
time to spend Thanksgiving with their
over the next five years
A copy of the complete report can be families. Two of the original crew
– 866 projects totaling $7.3
found on our Web site at www.modot. members were scheduled to team up
billion.
org. with five new volunteers and return to
ion
sportat
n Providing an infor
of Tran
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ri Depa
Missou
Florida after the Thanksgiving holiday.
mative, easy-
They’re planning to stay until Dec. 17.
December 2005 Connections
For Your Benef it E-mail Service Reaches
Out To Customers
by Matt Hiebert
Retirees Have New Prescription
Drug Option Proactive. their e-mail address, they can choose
to be updated on any information
The word means to take action. To
Retirees who have Medicare as their tact their plan to see what options they MoDOT sends out by county, route or
reach out rather than respond. To initi-
primary health care coverage and par- have. project.
ate.
ticipate in the MoDOT/MSHP Medical
n If you are currently on Medicare and From there, updated information is
and Life Insurance Plan have a new One way you see MoDOT defining the
enrolled in our plan, you will not need e-mailed directly to their inbox. No
prescription drug coverage option re- word is through the new E-update sys-
to make any changes in your coverage to longer do they have to dig around
ferred to as Medicare Part D. However, tem on the department Web site. With
maintain your current level of prescrip- looking for it. If they want to keep tabs
the coverage provided by the MoDOT this online subscription service, we
tion drug coverage in 2006. on the Hermann Bridge project, they
plan, on average, has been determined can keep Missouri citizens informed
just need to go to the Northeast district
to be at least as good as or better than n If you enroll in Medicare prescrip- of roadwork, public meetings, project
Web site. If they want general infor-
the standard Medicare Part D prescrip- tion drug coverage through another developments or anything we want to
mation on all the projects in Jefferson
tion drug coverage. Here are some carrier, you and any dependents who are share. It reaches out to our audience
County, they can choose that option.
details you need to know: covered under your membership will no rather than expecting them to come to
They can even receive updates on a
longer be eligible to participate in our our Web site seeking information.
n You don’t need to enroll in a Medi- statewide level.
plan for either prescription drug or other
care Part D program offered either The system is easy to use. A visitor
medical coverage. That’s because our And all the information is just a mouse
directly through Medicare or through surfs to a MoDOT district site. They
plan premium includes both medical and click away.
another carrier. Again, the coverage click on the E-update button located in
prescription drugs.
provided by our plan, on average, has the navigation panel. Once they register
been determined to be at least as good n Medicare provides additional
as or better than the standard Medicare information about the Medicare Part
Part D prescription drug coverage. This D benefit in their Medicare and You
means that if you decide to continue 2006 handbook. You can also visit the
coverage under our plan you can ignore Medicare Web site at www.medicare.gov
the advertising you are receiving from or call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE
various Medicare Part D plans and (1-800-633-4227)
other sources. Spouses or others who For more information about our plan,
are not enrolled in our plan should con- call Employee Benefits staff at 1-877-863-
9406.
New Group To Promote
Practical Design
Better. Faster. Cheaper. few items involved in grading, pav- Briefs
ing, right of way, bridges and so forth
That’s the motive driving our efforts
that determine 80 percent of project MoDOT Express Lane! n Current benefits to employees con-
to give our customers what they want.
costs. The group is working to provide MoDOT’s first e-mail newsletter, the tinue.
One way we’re doing that is through
guidelines that incorporate the Practical “MoDOT Express Lane – Transpor- n MoDOT and the Patrol are able to
Practical Design, which allows us to
Design theory for these cost drivers. tation News to You in 12 Articles continue their existing medical life
customize projects to fit specific needs,
or Less,” was sent to hundreds of insurance and disability benefits.
rather than apply generic standards Engineering Policy’s primary long-term
MoDOT stakeholders, including em- n The Missouri Highways and Trans-
across the board. The money saved will goal is to produce a single electronic
ployees and retirees, on Oct. 20. This portation Commission and MoDOT
fund additional projects. manual streamlining all MoDOT poli-
twice-monthly newsletter features the are represented on the consolidated
cies and guidelines that pertain to road
We’ve created a new group called En- latest, most interesting news articles retirement board.
and bridge projects and operations.
gineering Policy to promote Practical about department activities in a short, Employee Satisfaction
Users will be able to obtain integrated,
Design. Chief Engineer Kevin Keith easy-to-read format. This is a low- Survey Results
up-to-date information about everything 3
has moved this group, comprised of cost way to provide information about We’ve received initial results from
from planning to guardrails to mainte-
nine employees from Standards, out transportation issues directly to any- the employee satisfaction survey,
nance.
of Design to a position that reports one interested in transportation topics. and they are available on the Intranet
directly to him. “Engineering policy will apply to anyone at: http://wwwi/intranet/documents/
Retirement System
from Maintenance to Design,” said Employee%20Survey.pdf.
The group, led by Joe Jones, techni- Merger Update
Jones. “Our goal is to facilitate guide-
cal support engineer, has identified Gov. Matt Blunt recently named the The firm that conducted the survey, Be-
lines for all groups and bring them into
MoDOT’s “cost drivers” - the relatively members of the State Retirement havior Health Concepts, is continuing
one electronic source.”
Consolidation Commission, which to analyze the data and in mid-Decem-
will examine the issue of consolidat- ber will provide a detailed interpreta-
ing the MoDOT and Patrol Employees’ tion of what you had to say.
Retirement System with the Missouri
State Employees’ Retirement System. The results show MoDOT has made
MoDOT Director Pete Rahn and some progress in all areas of employee
Missouri Highways and Transporta- satisfaction. However, the initial data
tion Commissioner Jim Anderson will confirms that pay, recognition, promo-
serve on the committee, which has yet tions and employee input continue to
to meet. be issues that impact job satisfaction.
Therefore, these are some of the areas
MoDOT and the commission support we are trying to improve.
the consolidation of the MPERS and
MOSERS retirement systems with a If you have any questions about the
blended contribution rate for all its survey or the findings, please contact
members, if the following issues are Mollie LeBlanc at 573-522-5259 or Mol-
Members of the new Engineering Policy group discuss ways to lie.LeBlanc@modot.mo.gov.
promote our Practical Design initiative. From left to right are Dan addressed:
Tschirgi, Joe Jones, Tom Allen, Angie Otto and Keith Smith.
December 2005 Connections
Strategic Advance Yields Opportunities,
Strengths and Roadblocks
Forty members of MoDOT’s leadership Top Eight Strengths of MoDOT that could make right-of-way acqui- 8. Failing to fulfill our promises.
team spent Oct. 26 zeroing in on what 1. Dedicated, talented and loyal em- sition more time consuming and 9. A system that keeps growing and
we need to do in the next two years to ployees. costly. continues to deteriorate.
make our organization successful at 2. Leadership. 6. Increased number of work zones 10. We incur too much debt.
achieving our tangible results. They 3. Openness to new ideas. could mean travel delays and in- 11. Arguments over funding distribu-
developed actions to build on strengths 4. Proven ability to deliver what we convenienced drivers. tion.
and minimize roadblocks. promise. 7. SRI pavement doesn’t hold up.
5. Success, which brings success.
Here are the outcomes from the Strate-
6. Strong relationships with stakehold-
gic Advance:
ers and partners.
7. History of providing a critical func-
Top Eight Opportunities for MoDOT
tion to society.
1. Market our good things.
8. Success of SRI.
2. Increase public/private
partnerships. Top 11 Roadblocks MoDOT Needs
3. Increase revenue. to Overcome
4. Determine what’s after SRI.
1. Workforce issues such as multiple
5. Continue to practice Practical
years with no pay raises.
Design.
2. Costs of projects rising over our
6. Improve relationships with external
estimates.
stakeholders.
3. Everything is a high priority.
7. Make a giant leap in traffic manage-
4. Legal constraints/inability to pass
Cathy Morrison
ment and operations.
legislation.
8. Attract and retain a workforce that
5. Possible eminent domain reforms
takes pride in working at MoDOT.
Organaizational Results’ Margie Bramon, right, leads senior managers in
a discussion on how we can achieve our tangible results.
RideShare Database Links Car Poolers
by Matt Hiebert 2006 Legislative Dates of Interest
Remember when you complained a few get a list of tips to help stretch your Jan. 4 General Assembly convenes at noon
years ago when gas was a buck a gal- mileage. You’ll also find an easy-to-use Jan. 16 Legislature not in session – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
lon? Ah, those were the days. database that lets you find fellow em- Feb. 7 State of Transportation Address (10 a.m.)
ployees that are going your way. The March 1 Last day for introduction of Senate bills
To help employees save a gallon or
RideShare database lets you enter your March 15 Last day to place Senate bills on the consent calendar
two, MoDOT’s Human Resources and
name, point of origin and destination March 16-27 Spring Break
Community Relations divisions got
into a list that can be viewed by other April 15 Last day to place House bills on the consent calendar
together and came up with an Intranet
employees. If someone is using the May 5 Appropriation bills must be truly agreed and finally passed
site that connects commuters and offers
same route you are - and shares your May 12 Session ends at 6 p.m.
fuel-saving tips.
work schedule - you can contact him or May 30 Adjournment per state constitution
By going to wwwi and following the her and start trading drive days. July 14 Last day for governor to veto bills
links (or going directly to http://wwwi/ Aug. 28 Most adopted bills become law
intranet/cr/savemogas.htm) you can Sept. 13 Veto Session
October Retirements December Service Anniversaries
Name Location Years of Service 35 Years Tommie L. Chitwood D9
Michael H. Prussman D1 Judy M. Harris-Turner D9
Billy Becker D10 30
Carol G. Pleus D5 Beverly S. Thoenen CO
Troy Caldwell D5 32
John Derr CO 26 30 Years 5 Years
4 Craig A. Heckenbach D1
Kelly Eaton D4 35 Carolyn Corum CO
George Goff CO 8 Steven L. Tarr D2 Douglas J. Reeves D1
George Graham D10 37 Larry W. West D1
25 Years
Kurt Groenda D3 33 Terry J. Beets D2
Donald W. Bigby D2
Patricia Higgins CO 20 Jason G. Harvey D2
Kenneth L. Burrus D9
Gerry May D1 29 Christina M. Owen D2
Duane L. Buersmeyer CO
Rickey Owen D1 28 R. Keith Boling D3
Lee Price D5 26 20 Years Karin L. Cummins D4
Rickie Proffer D10 26 Gary W. Fewins D1 Kurtis K. Hathaway D4
Larry Thompson CO 33 Thomas J. Dewall D2 John P. Joyce D4
Stephen Torbet D10 28 Keith M. Deweese D2 Carl King D4
Jack Wilson CO 21 Roger D. Page D3 Michael J. King D4
Jerry Young D4 30 Arthur R. Mueller D5 Brenda L. Rempe D4
Donald G. Benham D7 Jerica L. Holtsclaw D5
Paul W. Kraft D7 Brad A. Allsup D6
Jimmie G. Chastain D8 Dennis A. Brown D6
In Memoriam Thomas W. Gerleve D8 Timothy T. Burke D6
Robert M. Ringeisen D9 Robert L. Creamer D6
Active Employees Allen E. Friedrich D10 Kenneth E. Jenkins D6
Phillip H. Dawson D6 Oct. 27 Mark E. Shelton D10 James L. Leach D6
Kevin W. Ogden D6
Retirees 15 Years Jesse B. Peoples D6
Billy E. Clifton D7 Sept. 28 David C. Doty D1 Wesley C. Stephen D6
William A. Haukap, Jr. D6 Sept. 29 Loren G. Dickmeier D4 Gary B.Clinton D7
Warren E. McDaniel D2 Oct. 2 Bradford E. Williams D4 Jerad A. Finch D8
Jerry D. Mallory D3 Oct. 8
10 Years Michael J. Brandon D10
Harold F. Gatenby D1 Oct. 13
Brett Conkling D1 Andrew P. Mack D10
Clarence F. Roth D10 Oct. 15
Randy L. Demery D5 Pamela K. Masterson D10
Fred A. Shirley D4 Oct. 17
Phillip M. Ruffus D6 Todd A. Hogg CO
William F. Mushrush CO Oct. 28
Keith D. Martin D7 Teresa L. Houck CO
John T. Christopher D9 Oct. 31
Billy R. Madewell D4 Nov. 1 Doug H. Wilks D7
December 2005 Connections
Ac r o s s t h e St a t e
CO
Broeker began working for MoDOT
in 1998, after serving in a number of
positions for the State Auditor’s office,
including audit manager. She has a
bachelor’s degree in business admin-
istration from Southeast Missouri
CentralOffice State University.
A native of Washington, Mo., Broeker
Broeker Is New CFO
is a certified public accountant, a cer-
tified internal auditor and a certified
government financial manager. She
Most of us find it hard enough to manage our own finances. Imagine is a member of the American Insti-
having to oversee MoDOT’s financial and administrative operations, tute of Certified Public Accountants,
the Missouri Society of Certified
including its $2.2 million budget.
Shaun Schmitz
Public Accountants, the Association
That’s what Roberta Broeker signed cial and administrative officer position of Government Accountants, and the
on to do on Oct. 24 after serving as a little like jumping from the frying Institute of Internal Auditors and has
the department’s acting chief financial pan into the fire? held a number of leadership roles in
DOT Director Pete Rahn) believes my
and administrative officer for several these professional organizations.
Broeker, who is the highest-ranking abilities are in line with what we’re
months. Broeker, who previously
female in the agency’s 84-year history, trying to achieve as an organization,” When she’s not working, Broeker
served as the department’s director of
doesn’t see it that way. Broeker said. enjoys traveling and singing in the
Audits and Investigations, replaced Pat
“Roberta is a tremendous asset to Jefferson City Cantorum and at her
Goff, who retired. “I’m having a great time in my new po-
our department and will provide the church. She also collects Depression
sition, and I’m pleased that Pete (Mo-
Is going from the director of Audits
steady, insightful leadership we need glass and cat stuff, such as figurines,
and Investigations to the chief finan- planters and cookie jars.
in this critical position,” said Rahn.
Other Duties as Assigned
by DeAnne Bonnot
When he was hired last year as an of- of the disabled parking space. If you above and beyond required standards, fix will mean all the world to physical-
fice assistant in Central Office Human parked there, you’d block off the access we found many common sense adjust- ly challenged customers,” said DeWitt.
Resources, Stewart Strong expected to the ramp – defeating the whole con- ments to make our facilities more
It’s that kind of thinking that moves
to handle mail, file stacks of paper and cept of access,” said DeVore. convenient and safer for all customers.”
MoDOT from just meeting standards
take phone duty. He never expected
Sidewalks were another concern. In “Most of the issues Stewart and Chris to truly delighting its customers.
that MoDOT would send him on an
most rest areas, sections of concrete saw require just a simple fix. But that
all-expenses-paid tour . . . of highway
had heaved, raising some sections five
rest areas.
inches higher than the rest. In other
The tour came about because Dave places, whole pieces shifted, leaving
DeWitt, deputy administrative officer, gaps in the path. These aren’t just issues
represents MoDOT on the Governor’s for the mobility-impaired – they’re trip
Council on Disability. A council mem- hazards for pedestrians.
ber mentioned having trouble open-
At one location, Strong and DeVore
ing a rest area door. DeWitt worked
found an arrangement they’re likely to
to rectify the problem, then brought
recommend for all rest areas. In an ac-
questions back to his team, “Are there
cessible restroom stall they found that
other accessibility barriers in the
the toilet paper dispenser was installed
rest areas? Are there improvements
above, rather than below, the grab bar
we could make that go beyond ADA
– the rail on the wall that people use to
requirements?”
steady themselves.
Strong tackled the assignment from 5
“A simple thing like the location of a
the perfect perspective. He uses a self-
dispenser is a big deal if a disabil-
propelled wheelchair to get around.
ity causes you to have problems with Steward Strong, left, an office assistant in Human Resources, helps
In three days, he, Chris DeVore, CO
balance,” said Strong. “If we relocate Michael Roberts and John Cool check the accessibility of a highway
general services manager, and others rest area. Roberts is a building utilities service specialist with District
dispensers above the grab bar, our
took Multimodal’s new accessible 4, and Cool is the district facility manager for District 1.
customers won’t have to lean off-center.
transit van for a spin through five rest
That’s much safer.”
areas: Concordia, Booneville, Dear-
born, Wright City and Mineola. Added DeVore: “When the Americans
with Disabilities Act became a law,
It didn’t take long to spot problems.
MoDOT made a significant investment
“At one stop, we didn’t have to leave of resources to come into compliance.
the van to notice an issue. The curb We addressed all offices, rest areas
ramp was located directly in front and thousands of sidewalk curb ramps
statewide. In looking at how we can go
for more info
Connections Editor Sally Oxenhandler
Phone 573.751.7456
E-mail sally.oxenhandler@modot.mo.gov
Strong points out the difficulties shifting pavement
105 W. Capitol Avenue can cause to people in wheel chairs.
P.O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Dedication: Rural Style
Story and photos by Elaine Justus
Dedications, ribbon cuttings and more of a small, personal event.
groundbreakings are on-going affairs Recently, MoDOT was contacted by
for our organization. There can be a a family in Eagleville in Harrison
world of difference, though, between County (that’s up near the Iowa line,
those events that take place in a large
Four generations of Shain men came forward to accept the commemorative
sign for their creek and the Senate resolution specially prepared by Sen. Da-
vid Klindt, that recognized their ancestors as being among the first settlers
in Harrison County.
clear running stream, which he immedi- formation of Harrison County. Appar-
ately named after himself. ently residents got on famously with the
native American population. The only
Everyone in the area knows Shain
incident (called Killian’s Indian War)
Creek, but there has never been a sign
was just a misunderstanding. Seems
to actually mark it as such. The family
Mr. Killian got lost and was presumed
asked if it would be possible to have
Area Engineer Erik Maninga braved the chilly weather to represent MoDOT kidnapped. The vigilante posse found
a sign on each of the two state routes
at the unveiling of two signs at Shain Creek. A crowd of about 30 people him as he was being led home by the lo-
that cross the creek, and we agreed.
attended the event. cal tribesmen, and no violence ensued.
Together we decided a formal dedica-
urban setting and those that happen in for those of you who are geographi- tion ceremony was warranted in light of Sen. David Klindt sent a special Sen-
the more rural districts. cally challenged). It seems in 1858 the history of this family. News releases ate resolution for the family, which
their great, great grandfather was were sent out (there’s only one paper patriarch Delbert Shain accepted with
Dedications in the urban environment
among the very first white settlers in in the county, one radio station and no great pride.
can mean a huge gathering of marching
this “wild native” portion of Missouri. television stations), invitations were ex-
bands, speeches by politicians, special After the ceremony, we all adjourned to
His name was Thomas Shain, and not tended to the local schools and the ap-
commemorative giveaways, etc. They the Shain home in Eagleville for a nice,
only did he operate the first mercan- propriate elected officials and we picked
can often take months to plan and homemade lunch (complete with sliced
tile in the area, but he housed the first a date of Oct. 24. The day dawned crisp
involve dozens of people. raw turnips, a family favorite). It turned
post office and funded the building of and windy, but no rain. Because the
Dedications in the rural area are often a local school. He owned more than into a family reunion of sorts, as ev-
state road was a narrow two lane with
the same, but occasionally they become 600 acres of prairie and forest and one eryone shared family history, and told
minimal traffic and no shoulders, we
anecdotes (it seems Mrs. Tom Shain
decided to completely close the road for
wore a black satin dress, smoked a pipe
the short period the event would take.
and was legendary for never losing her
It made the occasion safer and gave
temper!)
everyone a good place to park.
The Shain family even purchased
Jane Smith, former principal of North
6 ad space in the local paper to thank
Harrison High School and a respected
MoDOT. Let’s see the big urban areas
local historian, shared stories about the
top that!
Jane Smith, former principal of North Harrison High School and a recog-
nized local historian, brought along anecdotes about the area she gleaned
from “The History of Harrison County, 1888.” The book is a family heirloom
that belonged to her father.
for more info
Community Relations Manager Elaine Justus
Phone 816.387.2353
E-mail margaret.justus@modot.mo.gov
3602 N. Belt Highway
Following the formal sign dedication ceremony, family and friends
P.O. Box 287
gathered at the Shain home in Eagleville to have lunch and review family
St. Joseph, MO 64502 histories and memorabilia.
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D2NorthCentral
Local Citizens Team with
MoDOT for a Big Success
What happens when a community MoDOT district office with the Macon
wants something that seems impos- High School Marching Band playing
Signs are uncovered minutes before the four-lanes of Route 63 from Macon
sible? Say for instance a multimillion selections from their field show. After to Kirksville open to traffic.
dollar four-lane highway that has no brief remarks offered by the invited
funding? They organize, roll up their
sleeves and get to work. A few short
speakers, everyone tied yellow ribbons
on the antennas of their vehicles and
Route 63 which was approved by a 78 percent
to 22 percent margin.
years later, many reap the benefits. headed to the next stop along the way. Project Diary –
May 2002 – Project development ac-
Most everyone in north central Mis- At each ceremony throughout the Chronology tivities begin between MoDOT, Koch,
souri has heard of the Highway 63 day, state officials and local residents
Transportation Corporation and its ef- shared what the expansion of Route 63 of Success and Koch’s consultant, HNTB.
forts to team with MoDOT to four-lane to four lanes meant to them person- March 2003 – Bid for the construc-
ally and to their communities. A basic Thanks to the dedication of the tion of the bridge north of La Plata
Route 63 from Macon to Kirksville.
theme connected the speakers mes- Highway 63 Transportation Corpora- awarded to Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc.
Assistant District Engineer Mike tion and the citizens who voted to
sages – cooperation, teamwork, and May 2003 – Ground-breaking cer-
Herleth, who has worked with the 63 fund the project, a four-lane highway
local citizens stepping up to make their emony to celebrate the reality of this
Corporation since their inception, said,
dreams a reality. has opened to traffic years ahead of
“I am very proud to have been a part project held at the Kirksville Airport,
schedule. Now that’s a success story.
When it came time for the lanes to with more than 600 people in atten-
Spring 1999 – MoDOT begins dance.
discussions with the Kirksville Area
November 2003 – Bid for the four-lan-
Chamber of Commerce on innovative
ing project awarded to Chester Bross
financing options.
& Sons, Inc.
November 1999 - Highway 63 Trans-
Project Costs – Total cost is approxi-
portation Corporation is formed.
mately $23.1 million. MoDOT has a
April 2000 – The Missouri Highways 15-year pavement warranty backed by
and Transportation Commission Koch to ensure a smooth-riding, high
approves the corporation and allows performance pavement. The corpo-
them to proceed to generate a plan to ration is paying $11.5 million over
Cathy Morrison
finance the project. MoDOT begins a 10-year period to MoDOT, which
the process of scoping and creating represents about 35 percent of the total
the required environmental docu- out of pocket cost to MoDOT.
ment. October 2005 – Ribbon-cutting cer-
Spring 2001 – Realizing the corpora- emony and opening of the four lanes.
Route 63 ceremony participants cut the ribbon in Kirksville.
tion could not meet the standard 50 Spring 2007 - Two, four-mile sec-
of this effort and to have worked with open, Area Engineer Dennis Brucks, percent participation of the project tions of Route 63 are scheduled for
such professional individuals as those Resident Engineer Jeff Gander, and cost normally required by MHTC, the construction in 2007. The sections
members of the 63 Corporation. It has Construction Inspector Shane Viers, Corporation invited private groups are just south of Kirksville and just
been a great privilege and an outstand- with assistance from other District 2 to consider innovative contracting north of Macon. Upon completion, the
ing learning experience.” employees and the Highway Patrol, and financing methods that might be projects will extend the 22-miles of 7
orchestrated the process of shifting attractive to the commission. four-lane just opened into each city at
The process, started in 1999 to provide
traffic from the two-lane roadway to The corporation selected Koch a cost of $7 million a piece.
safety, economic development and a
four-lane. Once opened, corporation Performance Roads
sound future for north central Missouri,
members were among the first to drive as a partner with the
came to a highly anticipated conclusion
over the new pavement. innovation of a 15-year
on Oct. 27, when the new lanes opened
to traffic for the very first time. “This was the first time a transpor- surface warranty and
tation corporation partnered with an ability to deliver the
Prior to the opening, ribbon-cut-
MoDOT to complete a major system project very quickly at
ting ceremonies were held in Macon,
improvement,” said District Engineer a capped cost.
Atlanta, La Plata and Kirksville to
Dan Niec. “Since the inception of this November 2001
celebrate the auspicious occasion. The
Winston Vanderhoof, Truman State University Publications
project, three other four-lane corridor – The corporation
local communities worked together to
projects have followed suit. Without presents the plan to
give citizens a day of music, food and
the efforts of the 63 Corporation, we the commission,which
fun.
would not be driving on a four-lane approved the plan and
The procession started in Macon at the facility between Kirksville and Macon the partnership with
today.” Koch.
for more info April 2002 –The
Community Relations Manager Tammy Wallace corporation proposed a
Phone 660.385.8209
half cent sales tax pro-
E-mail Tammy.Wallace@modot.mo.gov
posal to the voters of
Route 63 the City of Kirksville,
P.O. Box 8
Macon, MO 63552
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D3Northeast
The Bridges of
Montgomery County
Although they are not covered bridges, unique aesthetic features when com-
two significant and unique projects are pleted. Right now, though, the most Kevin James, traffic operations engineer, and Tim Lake, signing
occurring in the southernmost part of interesting activity is being able to crew supervisor, review the sign log on the computer.
the Northeast District. actually watch construction as it pro-
Roadway Visibility Is A
The Route N bridge at Mineola over gresses via the Web.
the Loutre River (which means otter Three cameras have been installed near
in French) has a distinct look. The
concrete bridge barrier resembles stone,
the bridge to take snapshots every 15
minutes that are immediately posted
Good Sign
which complements the picturesque on the Web. Those interested in seeing The customers in northeast Missouri He and his crew are already working to
how work said more than 91 percent of the signs improve the 91.05 percent. “We’re
is progress- along major roads met their overall digging holes to install new guide signs
ing can go to expectation. This is good news for Tim as we speak,” Tim said during the inter-
www.modot. Lake and his crew who are responsible view over his cell phone.
org/northeast for maintaining the sign log and mak- Overall, 61 percent
and click on ing changes when needed. “My crew of customers said
the Hermann works hard, so I’m not surprised by the signage on major
Bridge link. results,” Tim said. “We stay on top of roads met their
these by regularly reviewing signs and expectations.
listening to our co-workers who see the
signs every day,” he said.
The Loutre River bridge on Route N in Montgomery
County features a stone-like barrier to complement the
beautiful area.
rural landscape. This structure replaced
Ed Fox, Kurt Groenda Retire
a through-truss bridge that was built Looking forward to a life of hunting, Of course, these things will only come
in 1925. The road was realigned, and fishing and relaxation, Ed Fox was after he gets the long list of “honey do’s”
the new bridge was built to the south. given a memorable send off during that have been neglected. “Oh, I’ll get
There was a historic blacksmith shop his retirement reception last month. to them, but I’m going to do nothing for
that was disassembled by local resi- awhile,” Ed said. Ed retired after 23
dents and moved to the Crane Museum years with MoDOT.
in Williamsburg.
Kurt Groenda also
The new $30 million Bond Bridge, retired this fall after
located on the Montgomery/Gascon- 33 years of service to
ade county line near Hermann, is now See how work on the Hermann
Bridge has progressed since this MoDOT. He is already
under construction. It, too, will have snapshot was taken on Nov. 14 by putting his time to
going to MoDOT’s Web site. good use by serving as
the director of the local
Kurt Groenda
humane shelter. Con-
retired at the
8 Ronnie Rouse Takes “29” Ed Fox is pictured with his wife,
end of Sep-
tember.
gratulations to both Ed
and Kurt!
Highway to Retirement Bert, at his retirement reception.
The Great Chili Cookoff for Kids
The “Ronnie Roast” how much Ronnie will be missed by his
was disguised as his co-workers. From the platform shoes to
retirement reception, but the box of cans, Ronnie will have good
It may not have been the traditional “It is so wonderful to see the kids’ faces
Ronnie Rouse was memories to share of his retirement
chili cookoff, but it raised almost $300 and know that we have contributed to
well prepared for the reception.
for the Children’s Christmas Commit- their happiness,” Janet said.
gag gifts and even Ronnie plans to hunt, fish, ride his
tee. “This was a fun way to raise money Other events the committee has held
the video. He may motorcycle and take it easy for awhile.
for disadvantaged children,” said Janet this year include a barbecue, parking
not have been “Maybe next spring I’ll take on some
Groenda. raffles, a fish fry, and a “guess the giant
prepared for the work, but for now I want to enjoy the
12-foot-long honey- The committee holds fundraisers pumpkin weight” game.
winter without getting phone calls,” he
do list provided throughout the year with a goal to give
jokingly said.
by his wife. It was some children a wonderful holiday. In
Congratulations to Ronnie on his
done in fun and showed December, the children will visit the
retirement after 29 years of service to
Northeast District office. “They visit
MoDOT.
for more info each of the departments in the district
office, then we gather them around the
Community Relations Manager Marisa Brown
Christmas tree, give them treats, and
Phone 573.248.2502
Santa and Mrs. Claus stop by to drop
E-mail marisa.brown@modot.mo.gov
off the presents,” Janet continued. Each
Route 61 South Tom Batenhorst’s “TNT” chili
child is assigned a “helper,” a volunteer won first place in the cookoff.
P.O. Box 1067
Hannibal, MO 63401 from the district office. Tom and his wife, Terry, made
the chili, hence the “TNT.”
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D4KansasCityArea
Interstate 70 Reconstruction
Project Complete
MoHELPS Hurricane Relief by Jennifer Benefield
Efforts Continue Two construction seasons of narrow,
reduced lanes and congested traffic
“For all you football fans, that’s like
paving Arrowhead 26 times,”
by Jennifer Benefield ended Oct. 24 when all east- and west- said Gammon
bound lanes of Interstate 70 from I-470/
Kanasas City-area state employees off luncheon and cash donations, state Blue Springs Mayor Steve Steiner,
Route 291 to Route 7 were reopened
from the departments of Transporta- employees have raised $4,585 to date. Independence City Councilman Jim
to traffic.
tion, Natural Resources, Conservation Schultz, State Rep. Gary Dusenburg
State employees also donated time on
and the Missouri State Highway Patrol MoDOT Director Pete Rahn and and Blue Ridge Bank and Trust presi-
Saturdays through October to collect
continue to raise money and collect District Engineer Beth Wright thanked dent Bill Esry thanked MoDOT for
water, food, cloth-
elected officials,
ing and household
area businesses,
goods at MoDOT
APAC-Kansas,
maintenance facili-
Inc., and its
ties throughout the
subcontractors
district.
who gathered in
Dave Walker of the parking lot
Walker Tire-Truck of Blue Ridge
& Tow Service Bank and Trust
of Odessa and his Oct. 21 to mark
employees have the completion of
Jennifer Benefield
made several trips the 5-mile, $40
to the Gulf Coast million project.
region and volun-
“We are extremely
Liaison Engineer Coordinator Mike Thomas, Roarke tarily distributed the
pleased to deliver
Holzschuh Missouri Department of Natural Resources donations to those
this project on
and Missouri State Highway Patrolman Sgt. Green in need.
(l-r) present a $600 MoHELPS campaign check for fuel time,” said
and a certificate of appreciation to Dave Walker of Prime Outlets of District Engineer
Walker Tire-Truck & Tow Service.
Odessa has provided Beth Wright.
free space to Walker “We appreciate the
donations to aid those impacted by
so the donated items can be securely cooperation of the
Hurricane Katrina.
stored until volunteers can sort and cities of Indepen-
A Halloween Soups, Brews & Stews load the items into tractor trailers. dence and Blue
luncheon and silent auction held at Springs and the
State employees presented Walker with
MoDOT’s District 4 office generated patience of the
a $600 check for fuel and a certificate
an additional $2,678 for the fund. traveling public
of appreciation Nov. 8 for his generous
Steve Porter
while the project
Combined with a Sept. 21 chili cook- support of the MoHELPS campaign.
was constructed.”
Route 152 from Amity to The project began Project Manager Susan McCubbins (left) and Resident
in Fall 2003 with Engineer Shelie Tiszka celebrate the completion of the
Hampton Now Open
two-year, $40-million project to reconstruct five miles of
earth and retain- Interstate 70.
ing wall work. It
by Jennifer Benefield included total pavement replacement of completing such a large project with
The new Route 152 lane additions from October 1982, and lanes, bridges and east- and westbound lanes; construc- minimal disruption to the area.
Amity Avenue to Hampton Road were interchanges were added over the tion of auxiliary lanes between I-470 9
Steiner, who was elected mayor about
opened to traffic Nov. 7. years as traffic increased and funding and Little Blue Parkway; construction
the same time the project started, said
became available. The total cost to of 12-foot shoulders designed to ac-
The project began in March 2005 and the City of Blue Springs had antici-
construct Route 152 to date is $84.3 commodate future expansion; widen-
consisted of constructing 2.25 miles of pated much larger impact to traffic and
million. ing, rehabilitation and redecking of the
westbound lanes and one new bridge. commerce.
east- and westbound bridges over the
Route 152 is now a four-lane divided “This is a great day…we are pleased to
Little Blue River; widening and reha- “It wasn’t all that bad,” said Steiner.
facility stretching 18 miles from Inter- deliver this project on time and on bud-
bilitation of the east- and westbound Rahn said in his travels across the
state 35 in Clay County to Interstate get,” said Wright. “Route 152 will play
bridges over Kansas City Southern state, MoDOT’s customers are noticing
435 in Platte County. a vital role in the economic prosperity
Railways; and the incorporation of a marked improvement in the state’s
of Platte and Clay counties.”
MoDOT and the prime contractor, Kansas City Scout’s traffic manage- transportation system, thanks to the
Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., hosted a Wrap-up work continued through late ment system. Smoother, Safer, Sooner initiative.
ribbon-cutting event Nov. 2 on the new November as crews made repairs to
Scott Gammon, vice presiedent of Rahn said MoDOT hopes to one day
westbound bridge. the eastbound pavement, installed
APAC-Kansas, Inc., said his company improve the remaining 200 miles of In-
drains and guardrail, and striped the
District engineer Beth Wright said was pleased to be a part of the project terstate 70 between Kansas City and St.
pavement.
construction of Route 152 began in and complete the work with 59 days Louis, but currently there is no funding
still left in the contract. He described for the overall project.
for more info the large amount of concrete needed for “It could cost $3.5 billion,” Rahn said.
the newly constructed lanes.
Community Relations Manager Joel Blobaum “Right now we have zero.”
Phone 816.622.6327
E-mail joel.blobaum@modot.mo.gov
600 NE Colbern Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64068
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New Route 54 Expressway
Central
Work Wraps on Two
Route 94 Bridges
Route 94 motorists are now travel- The recent bridge replacements are part
ing over two new bridges in Callaway of a series of projects to replace dete-
County. The Logan and Big Tavern riorating bridges along Route 94 in Cal-
Creek Bridges were opened in October, laway County. MoDOT finished replac-
as crews continued work on the project. ing four bridges along the rural route in
Kristin Gerber
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held 2003. Design plans are currently being
on Nov. 7. prepared for the replacement of the
bridge over Eagle Creek in Portland.
The $4.2 million project included
Senior Highway Designer Jerica Holtsclaw talks with a resident about
replacing the two bridges, realigning Speakers at the ceremony included proposed plans for the Route 54 Expressway through the Lake of the
the roadway and removing the previ- Rep. Danielle Moore, Callaway County Ozarks. Nearly 450 people attended two hearings in November to pro-
ous bridges. The project will improve Presiding Commissioner Lee Fritz vide input about the project. The new highway will improve traffic flow
and safety through Osage Beach. Construction is expected to begin in
safety for motorists traveling Route 94. and Central District Engineer Roger late 2006 and be completed in late 2010.
The new bridges include shoulders and Schwartze. The South Callaway High
wider lanes. They are also longer and School Band performed during the
higher to minimize flooding. event.
Buckle Up! Arrive Alive!
An I-70 billboard just east of Columbia Partners of the central region coalition
displays a thought provoking image held a news conference in Jefferson
of a windshield likely shattered by City on Oct. 28 to update the public
the head of an unrestrained motorist. about their recent efforts, which include
Prominently displayed across the photo safety upgrades to the roadway system,
are the words, “What’s Stopping You? additional traffic enforcement and edu-
Buckle Up! Arrive Alive!” cational/awareness efforts.
A second billboard image can be seen As the group began regional efforts
on Route 54 in Cole County west of earlier this year, they researched fatal
Jefferson City. It displays the image of crashes and their causes. They found
an upside down pickup truck with the that central Missouri leads the state in
words, “Pickups Rock. They also roll. fatalities and disabling injuries con-
Buckle Up! Arrive Alive.” nected to young drivers under 21.
Coalition members also learned that
The billboards are the work of the Mis-
65 percent of young, male pickup truck
souri Coalition for Roadway Safety.
Shaun Schmitz
drivers in central Missouri do not
The group aims to reduce the number
wear seatbelts.
of fatalities occurring on Missouri
roadways by encouraging safe “The coalition is working hard to reduce
Rep. Danielle Moore helps two local residents cut the ceremonial
driving practices, particularly among the number of fatalities occurring on
ribbon near the new Logan Creek Bridge.
young drivers. Missouri’s roadway system,” said Dis-
trict Traffic Engineer Matt Myers. “But
In central Missouri, the regional coali-
it’s important to remember that motor-
tion is made up of the state Highway
ists share the responsibility to drive
10 Patrol, MoDOT, local enforcement
safely. Our goal is for everyone to ‘Ar-
agencies, ThinkFirst, the Federal High-
rive Alive.’”
way Administration, as well as several
cities and counties.
Shaun Schmitz
The South Callaway High School Band began the bridge completion
ceremony with the national anthem. They performed a second
patriotic song just prior to the ribbon cutting.
Mike Wright
for more info
Community Relations Manager Kristin Gerber Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Dale Schmidt and District
Phone 573.522.3375 Engineer Roger Schwartze lead a cooperative regional effort to re-
E-mail kristin.gerber@modot.mo.gov duce traffic-related fatalities among young drivers. During a recent
news conference, the men introduced billboards being used as one
1511 Missouri Boulevard part of a larger awareness campaign designed to encourage drivers
P.O. Box 718 to buckle up and drive safely.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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D6St. LouisArea
Employees Demonstrate
Equipment at Career Day
District 6 Opens an Improved
Intersection and Two Bridges
Byron Witherspoon
(L-R) Assistant Maintenance Supervisor George Conway from the Festus
Maintenance Building and Maintenance Specialist Harry Madlem from
Megan McEntee
the Shreve Maintenance Building demonstrated how to use a front-
end loader (foreground) and a backhoe (background) at Construction
Career Day. In October, approximately 500 high school students from
the St. Louis Metropolitan area attended the third annual Construction
(L-R) Greg Meyers, South County Chamber of Commerce president Career Day event held on the Washington University campus. Students
elect; Aaron Block, representative from the office of U.S. Congressman were introduced to the numerous and diverse career opportunities
Russ Carnahan; Missouri Rep. Sue Schoemehl; Missouri Rep. Walt Bivins; with unlimited potential for advancement offered by the construction
Mark Bussen, South County Chamber president; MoDOT Area Engineer industry. Students were also able to operate heavy equipment, partici-
Tom Blair; Donna Abernathy, South County Chamber executive direc- pate in a variety of other activities, including face-to-face contact with
tor; St. Louis County Executive Charles Dooley; Missouri Rep. Patricia industry employers and interaction with the apprenticeship coordina-
Yaeger; Missouri Sen. Harry Kennedy; and Patrick Warner, representa- tors from the various labor unions.
tive from the office of U.S. Congressman Todd Akin celebrate the $3.2
million project that constructed dual left-turn lanes and dedicated right-
turn lanes at all approaches of the Lindbergh Boulevard and Lemay
Operators and Cameras
Ferry Road intersection. This intersection previously could not handle
the large amount of vehicles traveling through the area. This was due
partly to the fact there were single left-turn lanes and single shared
through/right-turn lanes to and from Lindbergh Boulevard and Lemay
Ferry Road. Construction began in August 2004 and was completed in
October 2005, approximately three weeks ahead of schedule.
Save a Man’s Life
by Bo Sanders
On Oct. 18, Tunnel Operator Larry Around 7:20 a.m. King made a second
King and Metro Networks Operator Bo call to the Bridgeton Police Department
Sanders witnessed a medical emer- to stress the urgency of the situation. At
gency using the Gateway Guide 7:22 a.m., two Bridgeton Police officers
Cameras. They were able to give details arrived at the scene and checked the
Megan McEntee
to emergency responders and help save victim’s vital signs. The man did not
a man’s life. Here is a detailed account seem responsive. Kluner arrived less
and timeline of the incident: than a minute later to provide traffic
support by blocking the right lane be-
The eastbound Route 30 bridge over the Meramec River reopened to At approximately 7:15 a.m. King
traffic on Oct. 27, approximately three weeks ahead of schedule. This hind the incident. King then activated
noticed on one of the tunnel’s exterior
was the first major rehabiliation work on the eastbound and west- message boards and lane use indicators
cameras that a dump truck, which was
bound Route 30 bridges over the Meramec River since the bridges within the southbound cell of the tun-
opened to traffic in 1968. The $8.6 million project included repairs to traveling southbound on Route 67,
the substructures and removal of the entire driving surface of the two nel to warn of the lane closure.
pulled over to the right shoulder just
bridges. A new concrete surface was also added to the bridges. The south of the tunnel. The male driver, 11
At 7:26 a.m. an ambulance arrived,
bridges still need to be painted, and the approaches to the bridges
need new asphalt. The entire project will be complete in July 2006. who looked to be in his late 50s, got out and medics began administering first
of the cab, circled the front of the truck aid. They then prepped the victim for
and stepped onto the grass near the transport. The man was given oxygen
shoulder. and placed on a stretcher. At 7:40 a.m.
the ambulance left with the man for
The man then bent down on his hands
DePaul Hospital, and the lane restric-
and knees and looked like he was
tion was lifted. At 8:27 a.m. King
nauseous. At 7:17 a.m. King notified
Megan McEntee
called DePaul Hospital’s emergency
the Bridgeton Police Department of
room and was told that the man had
the apparent sick case and asked for
suffered a stroke or seizure and was in
an officer, as well as an ambulance, to
The Route 40/Route N project constructed a fully functional interchange respond. At 7:18 a.m. Motorist Assis-
critical condition.
that eliminates at-grade crossings at Route N to allow greater flow and
safety on Route 40 and Route N. Many of the improvements included tance Operator Tim Kluner was also “Given the location of the man’s body
better access to local roads and business developments. With the inter- dispatched to the scene. when he collapsed (on the side of his
change opening, the contractor can continue constructing new eastbound truck that was furthest from traffic,
and westbound lanes on Route 40 where the signalized intersection was Soon after the calls were made, the
located. The entire project will be completed by late spring of 2006. blocking the view of other motorists),
man’s condition seemed to get worse.
it is my opinion that help may not have
He rolled over onto his back and was
for more info struggling to remove his jacket. Once
been called in time, if at all, had it not
been for the cameras and Mr. King’s
Community Relations Thomas Miller his jacket was off, the man curled up
alertness and quick reaction,” said
Phone 314.340.4524 into a fetal position. At this time, King
Sanders.
zoomed in with the camera to check the
1590 Woodlake Drive man’s breathing. The victim’s breaths
Chesterfield, MO 63017 were shallow and rapid.
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Southwest
Highway Named for
Albert E. Brumley
by Wendy Brunner-Lewis
Squeezing the Nickel in
District 7
by Kent Boyd
Every year thousands of individual maintenance buildings would stockpile
items go in and out of MoDOT stock- filters.” They’d stockpile so many that
rooms. Keeping track of it is a huge the truck they fit would be sold and
task for General Services’ staff. And gone—but the filters remained. “So
trying to keep costs down is a bigger we’d have a bunch of filters on hand
job yet. But General Services Manager that were obsolete.”
John Sinclair and the District 7 General
To solve the problem, General Services
Services staff are up to the challenge.
staff is now asking mechanics to only
“Last year D7 spent $72,840 on heavy have a few filters on hand. As soon Jack (third from left), Bob (center) and Al Brumley, Jr. (left, with guitar),
perform with The Lewis Family at a dedication ceremony naming part of
duty truck tires,” said Sinclair. “Then as one is used, the stockroom sends Route E after Albert E Brumley.
we spent more than $12,000 to get another. It’s the MoDOT version of
rid of worn-out tires.” After analyz- “just-in-time delivery.” One hundred years to the day after attended a dedication ceremony.
ing these numbers, Sinclair and staff Albert E. Brumley’s birth, a stretch In 2004, a constituent asked Rep.
“Making our entire operation more
thought, why not sell some of the old of Route E in McDonald County was Marilyn Ruestman why after 17 years
efficient is a top priority,” said Richard
tires to retread companies? “If we had dedicated in the song-writer’s name. MoDOT had never put the official
Walter, district engineer. “While these
just sold the worn-out rear tires we had On Oct. 29, the Brumley family hosted signs up. Apparently a bill was never
sorts of savings are relatively small,
last year, we could have made more a dedication ceremony to celebrate the written to name
they do add up. It’s part of our goal to
than $13,000.” highway naming. the highway after
provide taxpayers great value for every
Brumley, so she
Other opportunities for savings abound. dollar spent.” Brumley is best known for writing
introduced the
the gospel songs “I’ll Fly Away” and
“We started looking at oil and air filters,” bill, which was
“Turn Your Radio On.” According to
Sinclair said. “We discovered that passed earlier
the family, the Smithsonian Institute
this year. She
has recognized Brumley as the most
presented the
Alternate Passing Lanes Installed prolific songwriter before World War II.
family the House
He spent most of his life in McDonald
The southbound passing proclamation
County and died in 1977.
lanes on Barry County during the recent
Route 37 are striped and In 1987, this same stretch of highway ceremony.
finished. In last month’s
issue we reported was unofficially named after Brumley.
Gospel singers
that District 7 is using It’s unofficial because no one knows
alternate passing lanes
The Lewis
who built the homemade sign that read The old, unofficial
on the 18-mile stretch sign. Family, who have
between Monett and “You are now entering the Albert E.
performed with
Cassville to improve Brumley Parkway. Dedicated in 1987.
the Brumleys since the 1950s, put on a
safety. In Honor of the Greatest Composer of
concert after the signs were unveiled,
Gospel Music. Missouri Highway 76 13
with three of Brumley’s sons—Al, Jr.,
Miles.” No one knows who planned or
Bob and Jack—singing with them.
Life After MoDOT...D7 Retirees’ Corner
12 Ruth Vanskike: Traveling, Farming and Good Health
by Lita Cambers
For the first year after Stockton Inter- then she went to Washington, Oregon “I get along well with this breed,” Van- She and her gentleman friend Russell
mediate Crew Worker Ruth Vanskike’s and northern California. skike said. “They’re gentle, which is both have grass they wanted baled, so
2003 retirement, she traveled. something a woman on her own has to they bought a big tractor, baler, rake
“I’m really glad I went to Montana
“I took my trusty Oldsmobile and went because a week after I was there, one of consider.” and mower to do it themselves. “We
to the Black Hills,” she said. “It was the friends I visited died.” couldn’t wait for someone to get around
very different from when I saw them in to baling it for us
After her travels, she ended up having
1962. Some of the changes didn’t seem and then taking half
open-heart surgery. She had one bypass,
for the better, but I guess they had to or more for their
a valve replaced and a hole closed
make the changes to accommodate the cut. Now I mow and
between two chambers. She feels pretty
many people who travel to see them.” rake the grass, and
good now.
he bales it.”
Vanskike traveled from the Black Hills
Vanskike stays busy with her 25 head
to central Montana to visit friends, and She said there is
of registered Gelbvieh cattle that she’s
always something
raising as breeding stock near Stockton.
to do, and like she
for more info has heard many
Community Relations Manager Kent Boyd a retiree say, she
Phone 417.629.3329 doesn’t know how
E-mail kent.boyd@modot.mo.gov she had time to hold
3901 E. 32nd Street Ruth Vanskike with one of her Gelbvieh cows. down a job.
P.O. Box 1445
Joplin, MO 64802
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D8SpringfieldArea
D8 at Work
Intermediate Construction Inspector Howard Henderson, left, and
Construction Inspector Steve Howell (top left photo) consult plans on a
bridge construction project on Greene County Route O east of Willard.
Lebanon Senior Crew Workers Rusty Quick, in loader, and Sam Decker, in
dump truck, (top right photo) are part of a crew working to build shoulders
on the I-44 south outer road east of Lebanon between Route F near Sleeper
and Route 133 at Hazelgreen.
Bob Edwards
Signing and Striping Crew Supervisor Jim Mezel paints stripes on Route 60 at
Seymour (bottom right photo). Striping crews painted 10,300 lane miles this
year about the same as in 2004.
New Signs Are Reminder: ‘Move Over or Slow Down’
by Bob Edwards
It’s common sense. It’s the law, too. n change lanes, if traffic allows, to the “Move Over or Slow Down” law
move away from a stopped emer- is observed, he said, drivers and their
That’s the message behind new “Move
gency vehicle with warning lights families have a better chance of avoid-
Over or Slow Down” signs placed in 12
flashing. ing a crash where a previous incident is
locations in District 8 and many other
still being handled.
places in the state. n reduce speed if changing lanes is
unsafe or impossible. Traffic Engineer Joe Rickman said
The signs are meant to remind people
the new signs were put up near where
of a 2002 law that requires drivers on a “Most people don’t realize it is the law,”
major highways intersect. MoDOT will
multiple-lane, high-speed highway to: District Engineer Dale Ricks said. The
make and put up more of the signs if
signs should boost awareness.
the Patrol requests them, he said.
D8 ‘Move Over’ Sign Locations Troop D Highway Patrol Lt. Terry
I-44/Springfield
Eastbound – east of Route 65
Westbound – west of Route 360
Moore said the law aims to protect
workers who must respond to emergen-
Route 13/Humansville Update 13
cies right next to traffic – law officers,
by Angela Eden
I-44/Lebanon
Eastbound – east of Loop 44/Route MM medical personnel, firefighters and
Westbound – west of Loop 44/Exit 127
Contractor crews are working every • Asphalt paving for the new southbound
highway crews.
day weather permits, weekends in- lanes of Route 13.
Route 60/Springfield
Eastbound – east of Route 65 Plans were developed to put up “Move cluded, to widen Route 13 to four lanes
• Resurfacing the existing Route 13 for
Route 60/Mansfield
Over” signs along interstates. However, between Humansville and Route UU
the future northbound lanes.
Eastbound – east of Route 5/east the deaths of two southwest Missouri south of Collins.
Westbound – west of Route 5/west
troopers working beside the road were Through November, bridges have been
Route 65/Springfield The project in late November stood
among several tragic incidents in recent built over Brush and Panther creeks for
Southbound – south of Evans Road eight months ahead of schedule, said
months that prompted a decision to in- the new southbound lanes of Route 13.
Route 65/Branson Buffalo Senior Construction Inspector
stall signs at more locations.
Northbound – north of Route 160 Ken Reding. Traffic is using the new Route N bridge
Route 13/Springfield It is hoped that the signs’ benefits have over Brush Creek west of Route 13 and
Northbound – north of I-44 “We should be done a year from now,”
a far greater reach. new sections of Route N on both sides
Route 13/Bolivar Reding said, instead of the spring or
of Route 13.
Northbound – north of Route 32 “It’s for the motoring public as well,” summer of 2007 as first estimated.
Southbound – south of Route 83/Bus. 13
Moore said. If the letter and spirit of Journagan Construction of Springfield
Winter work continues on completing:
is the prime contractor for a low bid of
for more info • Two bridges on Route 13 at Polk Coun- $21.3 million.
Community Relations Manager Bob Edwards ty Route N.
Phone 417.895.7713
• A drainage box bridge under Route 13
E-mail robert.edwards@modot.mo.gov “Talkin’ Transportation”
3025 E. Kearney
north of Route N. Call-In Radio Show
P.O. Box 868 • Deck repairs on the existing Panther KWTO 560 AM, Springfield
Springfield, MO 65801
10-10:50 a.m. Wednesdays
Creek and Brush Creek bridges on
radiospringfield.com
Route 13.
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Missouri Avenue Ceremony
by Ann Marie Newberry
A ribbon cutting for the Missouri Coats; Mayor of St. Robert George
Avenue project was held Friday at the Sanders; Former Mayor of St. Robert
Fort Leonard Wood Visitor’s Center, George Lauritson; MoDOT Chief En-
SouthCentral located at the North Gate in St. Robert, gineer Kevin Keith and South Central
Angie Rolufs, director of public works District Engineer Tom Stehn.
Employee Appreciation Week for Fort Leonard Wood, conducted
by Ann Marie Newberry the ceremony.
The event began with the presen-
District 9 paused to appreciate employees last week. tation of colors, playing of the
National Anthem and invocation.
The management team served lunch four different Speakers at the ceremony included
days in the three areas to celebrate. Brigadier General Stanley H. Lillie;
slide show featuring district employees District Office Director for Sena-
During the luncheons, District En-
was shown. tor Christopher “Kit” Bond, Derek
gineer Tom Stehn spoke regarding
MoDOT Director Pete Rahn’s com-
“The week was an important opportu-
mitment to pursuing salary increases
nity to thank members of the MoDOT
and the possible merger of the MoDOT
Team in District 9 for all they do,” said
and state employee retirement systems.
Stehn. “The work we do makes a dif-
Certificates and pins were presented to
ference in the lives of Missourians, and
those who used no sick leave and those
I’m proud of our commitment to that
who used less than 10 hours of sick
end.”
leave during 2004. During the meal, a
From left: South Central District Engineer Tom Stehn, MoDOT Chief Engi-
neer Kevin Keith, Mayor of St. Robert George Sanders, Former Mayor of St.
Robert George Lauritson and District Office Director for Senator Christopher
“Kit” Bond, Derek Coats, cut the ribbon to the new Missouri Avenue project.
District 9 Uses New Method For Flood Control
by Brandi Tune
A process designed to prevent erosion roadway near three box culverts. Over direct water flow and prevent further MoDOT Special Maintenance Crew
recently was used for the first time in time, two of the three box culverts shoulder erosion. Supervisor Travis Pearson expressed
District 9, and only the second time installed in 1961 were filled with sedi- his thanks to several groups who made
A-Jacks are concrete blocks shaped like
by MoDOT, on Route AM in Howell ment blocking what should have been the work possible. “A special thank you
toy jacks. These concrete units provide
County. a channel for the water. The sediment goes to land owner Wayne Cole for al-
14 continued to build, and trees began to
a cost-effective solution to erosion con-
lowing our crews to use his property for
Anyone who has driven along Route trol. AJ-24 units (24 inch A-Jacks) were
grow up in the creek bed in front of the access to the creek,” he said. “The proj-
AM knows stream bank erosion is used on this project. This size weighs
two culverts. When the creek flooded, ect went smoothly thanks to Mr. Cole
an issue. Stream bank erosion often 78 pounds, which is relatively small,
water whirled around the sediment and the work of the Willow Springs and
produces steep banks with little or no making them easy to assemble and
and gradually started washing out the Summersville maintenance crews and
vegetation. These unprotected banks place by hand. The unit is composed of
shoulder, which supported the pave- the special concrete and landscaping
are even more vulnerable to erosion two halves, which fit together to form
ment. crews from Willow Springs.”
due to over steeping, loss of ground a single unit. They can be assembled to
cover, groundwater drainage and ero- Incarcerated crews cut the trees from interlock in horizontal or vertical rows.
sion at the base of the bank. the creek and the Willow Springs main-
tenance crew removed the sediment and
Over the years, as runoff from several
rock to prepare the creek bed. After the
hundred surrounding acres flowed
creek was cleared, in only one day, the
through Indian Creek, it gradu-
incarcerated crew installed A-Jacks on
ally washed away the shoulder of the
the north side of the creek bed to help
for more info
Community Relations Manager Ann Marie Newberry
Phone 417.469.6203
910 Old Springfield Road
P.O. Box 220
Willow Springs, MO 65793
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Southeast
Bridges Come Down During School Competition
by Tonya Wells
The Southeast District sponsored its “It’s a great event and it’s very reward-
second annual bridge competition in ing to be able to help future engineers
November. The competition is open to from Southeast Missouri with their
high school juniors and seniors in the education,” said Transportation Proj-
Southeast District. ect Designer Jason Williams. “It is
also a lot of work. Our team, includ-
Twelve schools and 35 students com-
ing Craig Compas, Gretchen Hanks,
peted this year. Students were given
Anita Easton, Kirby Woods, Lisa
balsa wood, glue and string and asked
Kenley and Tonya Wells, along with
to design and build the most efficient
many other volunteers worked very
bridge (the lightest bridge to carry the
hard to make the event a success.”
greatest load).
The winning bridge came from Curt
The project team partnered with the
Gegg at Ste. Genevieve High School.
University of Missouri-Rolla, Univer-
The bridge weighed 30.75 grams and
sity of Missouri-Columbia, Southern
carried a load of 53.7 pounds.
Illinois University, Southeast Missouri
State University and Arkansas State “The whole bridge competition experi- Bridge Competition Winner Curt Gegg, Ste. Genevieve High School, and
ence was cool. I’m very glad that Transportation Project Designer Jason Williams.
University to offer $8,500 in civil engi-
neering scholarships to participants. MoDOT is creating ways to help out Students from throughout southeast Additional winners include Chris Car-
students with awards and scholar- Missouri attended the event to watch nell, Sikeston High School, who placed
McDonalds of Portageville, Hayti
ships,” Gegg said. their designs in action. A computer second and Tom Polhamus, Oak Ridge
and Kennett as well as the Missouri
Society of Professional Engineers do- “The designs were really varied and bridge modeling contest was also held High School, who placed third. Most
nated cash prizes to the winners. Cash very impressive,” said Williams. “The the day of the competition to give stu- creative design went to Carnell, while
prizes were awarded for first, second, students did an excellent job and the dents a chance to electronically design most aesthetic design was awarded
and third place as well as the most results show that. Some of the bridges and test a bridge. to Adam Basler, Ste. Genevieve High
creative design and aesthetic design. held more than 50 pounds.” School.
Route 67 West Outer Road Will I-55 SRI Improvement
Link Three Communities In St. Making Great Progress
Francois County
The Smooth Roads Initiative continues
to provide great improvements along
Interstate 55 in the northern part of the
Southeast District.
“The weather has been super, enabling
the contractor to make great progress
with the diamond grinding, joint seal-
ing and new asphalt shoulders in Ste. 15
Genevieve, Perry and northern Cape
Girardeau counties,” Senior Construc-
tion Inspector Rick Lamb said.
Southeast District representatives, legislative and local officials The $9 million project has been ongo-
along with members of the public recently celebrated the opening ing day and night along 60 miles of I-55
of the Route 67 West Outer Road (Woodlawn Drive) in St. Francois since June and is anticipated to wrap up
County. A ribbon cutting was held on Nov. 7 in Farmington. The
project is the first phase of the fairgrounds interchange and next summer. The shoulders of I-55 get prepped
included building a three-mile outer road linking Route 32 in for new asphalt and striping in
Leadington to Maple Street in Farmington. The $4.3 million Ste. Genevieve County.
contract was awarded to H.R. Quadri Construction, Inc., Van
Buren in Nov. 2004.
for more info
Community Relations Manager Angie Wilson
Phone 573.472.6632
E-mail angela.wilson@modot.mo.gov
2675 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 160
Diamond grinding on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County.
Sikeston, MO 63801
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Coalition Launches Safety Campaign
by Melissa Black and Sandy Hentges
ARRIVE ALIVE.
What’s
That’s the goal of stepped-up safety
efforts on Missouri roadways. The
Blueprint for Safer Roadways has been
the driving force behind more visible
striping, signing and guardrails, ad-
ditional median guard cable, smoother
pavement and more law enforcement Stopping
You?
efforts.
As part of the action, the Blueprint’s
public information committee has
Buckle Up!
developed a statewide education
campaign that focuses on safety belts,
driver inattention, impaired driving
and speeding.
“We’ve had the help of so many federal,
state, regional and local safety experts www.saveMOlives.com
formulating plans and building part-
Just Drive.
nerships,” said Leanna Depue, Mo-
DOT’s new director of Highway Safety
“Seventy percent of drivers
and 67 percent of passengers
killed last year in traffic
crashes were not wearing
their safety belts.”
Leanna Depue, Director of
Highway Safety
and chair of the Blueprint’s executive
committee. “Now it’s very exciting to
see strategies and actions that can help
save lives being put into place.
“We feel safety belt use is an area
where we can make a lot of difference,”
www.saveMOlives.com
Depue said. Seventy percent of drivers
These are two of the billboard advertisements that are part of the Blueprint for Safer
and sixty-sev en percent of passengers
Roadway’s new safety campaign.
killed last year in traffic crashes were
not wearing their safety belts.”
Employee Safety Belt Use On the Rise
The campaign includes statewide by Wendy Brunner-Lewis
billboard and radio advertisements and
Statewide, MoDOT safety belt use Safety Belt Use by District
some regional theater advertising. The
primary target audiences are pickup increased from 65 percent in 2004 to 120
truck drivers and young males ages 88 percent this year according to the 100
16-34. Missouri Safety Center, which helped 80
MoDOT conduct an agency-wide safety 60
“These communication pieces are just a
belt use survey from July 5 through 40
glimpse of what people will be seeing
Aug. 17. Thirty-four locations, 20
and hearing in the next several years
including work zones and district of- 0
regarding highway safety,” Depue said.
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