As MoDOT developed its Long-Range Transportation Direction, it became clear the magnitude of the gap between transportation needs and the funding available to meet the needs is enormous. This document focuses on ambitious goals that will move the department toward meeting these transportation needs. The department must invest its money wisely and do what it can to meet Missourians' expectations. Making wise transportation investments is critical and determining how to make those decisions is challenging. The following goals were developed in cooperation with MoDOT's transportation partners who represented rural and urban areas. The transportation investment goals provide the foundation to meet Missourians' transportation expectations and invest transportation dollars wisely. Ensure safety and security in travel, decreasing the risk of injury or property damage on, in and around transportation facilities. Take care of the existing system of roads, bridges, public transportation, aviation, passenger rail and ports. Relieve congestion to ensure the smooth flow of people and goods throughout the entire system. Broaden access to opportunity and essential services for those who cannot or choose not to drive. Facilitate the efficient movement of goods using all modes of transportation. Ensure Missouri's continued economic competitiveness by providing a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system. Protect Missouri's environment and natural resources by making investments that are not only sensitive to the environment, but that also provide and encourage environmentally beneficial transportation choices. Enhance the quality of our communities through transportation. These transportation investment goals are consistent with what Missourians said they expect from their transportation system. As MoDOT found through the public involvement process, Missourians demand a safe transportation system. They expect safety on all parts of the system and think it should be MoDOT's highest priority. Safety means different things to different people. Among the many types of safety improvements that can be made are turn lanes on busy roads, improved bus stops and railroad-highway crossings, traffic signals and additional lanes. Second, while Missourians made safety their top priority, taking care of the existing highway and bridge system came in a close second. Missourians in urban and rural areas told MoDOT it should concentrate more on preserving the existing $60 billion asset than on building new roads or adding lanes to existing roads. Missourians also saw the need to support all modes of transportation, not just highways and bridges. Statewide, citizens and civic leaders recognized the importance of public transportation, aviation, passenger and freight rail, ports and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. While they agreed the emphasis should be on taking care of the highways, they indicated a willingness to invest in all modes of transportation.