Connecting Through Infrastructure

Here’s how we are working to repair and modernize the infrastructure
that supports our economy.

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Gallup’s research delved into the infrastructure that Missouri’s business community needs in order to grow and be competitive. The research revealed that basic infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, is a prevalent concern of employers, especially industries that depend on roads and airports for the movement of goods.

Business owners who operate day-to-day in the state feel aging infrastructure is an increasing challenge for their operations.

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Gallup concluded that business owners who operate day-to-day in the state feel aging infrastructure is an increasing challenge for their operations. Respondents were 61 percent satisfied with their access to technology as compared to only 37 percent satisfaction with basic infrastructure, including roads. Transportation was one of the few areas where responses differed based on geography. The Gallup research showed that business owners in the St. Louis area were more satisfied with transportation infrastructure than those in other areas of the state.

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TRANSPORTATION2030

The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Transportation2030 report is designed to analyze Missouri’s transportation infrastructure assets individually and collectively, and to provide a state blueprint to increase our logistics competitiveness.

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Protect Missouri’s advantage as a low-cost-energy and utility state

Engage in legislative, agency and legal activity that impacts energy production and distribution.
Work with business leaders, energy providers and community leaders to establish a collaborative, long-term plan to address Missouri’s aging infrastructure and future energy and utility needs.

Develop a competitive advantage in broadband coverage and speed

Work with communities, state and local governments, and broadband providers to stimulate broadband use.
Minimize regulations and rules that impede the deployment.
Support grant programs to assist consumers, education institutions and libraries in purchasing broadband service/equipment by working with regional economic development planning councils.

Expand Missouri’s logistics capacity for domestic and international trade

Support efforts of the Midwest Cargo Hub Commission to create an international air cargo hub at Lambert Airport in St. Louis.
Partner with corporations to develop a “Made in Missouri” campaign and help Missouri employers to network and learn more about exporting their products.

Leverage Missouri’s natural competitive advantage of location by investing in strong transportation infrastructure

Analyze how much additional funding is required to meet needs, and conduct polling to see what funding methods or combination of funding methods Missourians will support.
Focus transportation infrastructure investment priorities on the most leveraged areas for productivity and economic growth.
Employing the above data, develop a long-range plan for sustainable infrastructure funding.
Support the Missouri Department of Transportation’s freight plan, and improve freight mobility and connections between roads, rail and ports.
Invest in a strong grassroots campaign and media plan to build support for a sustainable transportation strategy.

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Use the interactive dashboard to view our progress toward our Connecting Through Infrastructure goals.

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