Mo. Rev. Stat. § 226.132
The general assembly recognizes that nothing in section 142.345 and sections 226.133, 226.134 and 226.200 fully addresses the total transportation infrastructure needs of the state. In order for the state to exploit all of its transportation assets, the department of transportation shall create a multimodal, total transportation plan based solely upon the real needs of the state. The department of transportation shall objectively evaluate the actual multimodal needs, including aviation, highways, bridges, rail, transit and water ports, of the state based upon criteria that will enhance the state's transportation infrastructure and economic development well-being and shall submit its total transportation plan to the joint committee on transportation oversight, the president pro tem of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives by January 2, 2001.
§ 226.132, RSMo