STATE ROADS REPORT OPEN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW, COMMENTS

JACKSON -- First, the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department asked for Missourians' help reviewing the state's transportation needs. Now the department wants them to review a report on those needs.

"Show-Me Transportation: Strategies for Action into the 21st Century" is available at the Cape Girardeau County Commission office. The plan covers the mission, policies and objectives that will guide the Transportation Department's efforts in developing a quality system for Missouri.

The system, according to thoughts collected from people all over the state, should attain excellence in safety standards, accommodate the travel needs of Missouri residents, support the state's economic well-being and maintain and enhance the quality of life.

"Show-Me Transportation" doesn't contain information about any specific projects. Its purpose merely is to set policy and ideals.

Anyone who wishes to review the plan may go the County Commission office. There is a sheet available for comments. The comments will be sent back to the Transportation Department to be used the final draft of "Show-Me Transportation." The deadline for comments is Nov. 30.

Any questions can be answered by Mike Shea, long-range planning engineer, at (314) 526-3851.