Missouri Department of Transportation proposing staff layoffs & closing facilities

Sherman A1

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Thu May-05-11 06:11 AM
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Missouri Department of Transportation proposing staff layoffs & closing facilities

Kevin Keith (The director of MoDot) estimates his plan would save the Transportation Department $512 million through 2015. It calls for cutting 1,200 staff positions, closing 135 facilities and selling 740 pieces of equipment.

The changes are being proposed as Missouri has less money available for road construction. For the past five years, Missouri has averaged $1.2 billion for highway construction. However, that could be halved for the next five years.Kevin Keith estimates his plan would save the Transportation Department $512 million through 2015.

http://www.kmov.com/news/local/MoDOT-plan-would-eliminate-staff-close-facilities-121270064.html

Just another sign of the times? :shrug:

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Thu May-05-11 06:14 AM
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1. We don't need no stinkin' roads...

Time to buy stock in Meineke Shock Absorbers.

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Sherman A1

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Thu May-05-11 06:19 AM
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2. Agreed

:hi:

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