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US Hwy 60 & BNSF Corridor Study
A major component of the study was an economic analysis of four individual local economies along the study corridor. A gap analysis was performed for each impacted community and applied to the proposed master plan improvements. Based on these results, CMT created an economic and land-use development model for the corridor, identifying areas where the highway and rail improvements would generate the greatest return on investment. The result is one where local and county officials can utilize the master plan as a tool to attract businesses and locate prime development opportunities that align with the future corridor improvements.
This project built upon and furthered CMT’s innovative approach to roadway and highway/rail safety. The successful outcomes on this project have allowed Webster County, MoDOT, BNSF, and local communities to strategically plan for infrastructure and economic growth and have provided a key document to assist in attracting funding and future economic developments.
CMT’s innovative approach and decades of experience proved invaluable in developing a master plan that improves safety, maintains critical rural access, and creates future economic development opportunities along this corridor.
The corridor study included collaboration between MoDOT, Webster County, and the BNSF Railway, creating a vision to bring this program of projects together. This project is serving as a model for future projects in the state and even throughout the country. We’re excited to continue developing this corridor with Webster County and the State of Missouri.
