What We Do

Missouri holds some of the worst driver’s license exam outcomes of any state in the country. Over the last couple of years, MRT has worked with a driver’s education coalition to raise awareness around the issue, but also to push for stronger legislation around the issue in the state legislature. MRT hopes to build upon these efforts by pushing for the inclusion of teaching elements that more effectively cover aspects of walking and biking safety as well.

• Alignment: Safety, Healthy Outcomes
• Informed: MRT plans to continue working in close contact with AAA Missouri and Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (MCRS)

Missourians for Responsible Transportation has worked to inform decision makers about how to use the planning process to build a statewide system that better supports the needs of people who walk, roll, and bike. The next step in those efforts is working with MoDOT staff to identify ways to embed those principles into the agency’s regulations and procedures. This includes (but isn’t limited to): better data gathering and analysis, updates to key policy guidance, and continuing education opportunities around active transportation for MoDOT staff and leadership.

• Alignment: Safety, Economic Development, Healthy Outcomes, Connected Communities
• Informed: MRT will explore opportunities for informing key decisions and continuing education for agency staff

Intelligent Speed Assistance is a technology that helps to prevent drivers from going over the posted speed limit. The technology has been around for some time, but recent developments have enabled it to be used more widely. This has enabled several states to pursue “Stop Super Speeders” legislation which enables the technology to be used in a targeted manner for drivers that consistently and recklessly drive over the speed limit. MRT is exploring opportunities to advance similar legislation in Missouri.

• Alignment: Safety
• Informed: On this work, MRT plans to follow the lead of Families for Safe Streets