Snow plows stand at the ready for the Missouri Department of Transportation. MoDOT announced a new plan today that includes reductions in employees, facilities and equipment.
Calling it a "matter of survival" for his agency, Missouri Department of Transportation director Kevin Keith unveiled a five-year restructuring plan this morning that will eliminate 1,200 jobs, close 135 facilities, and sell more than 740 pieces of equipment.
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. announced today that St. Louis has been awarded a $4 million federal grant for public transportation upgrades.
The money will be provided jointly by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration, according to a press release from McCaskill's office.
So, how will St. Louis use the money?
The release states that the grants will be used to aid in the replacement of up to 12 buses in the Metro's current bus fleet.