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This resolution establishes the Commission on Interstate 70 Safety and Beautification to address concerns about the safety and aesthetic quality of Interstate 70 in Missouri. The commission will be composed of the chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, representatives from the Missouri Municipal League and Missouri Association of Counties, and members of the Scenic Byways Advisory Committee. The resolution highlights that Interstate 70 currently has 2.5 times more billboards per mile compared to other states in the I-70 corridor, which potentially increases driver distraction and safety risks. The commission's primary purpose is to study and recommend strategies to the Department of Transportation and General Assembly for enhancing the corridor's safety and visual character, including improvements in landscaping, sign control, highway design, bridge design, and lighting standards. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving Missouri's natural scenic beauty, promoting tourism and economic development, and creating highways that are a source of pride and commerce for Missourians. Upon completion, the resolution requires the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Missouri Department of Transportation director and submit it to the Governor for approval or rejection.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR7&year=2025&code=R