The following table shows the overall level of funding needed to meet the necessary goals for the highway and bridge program. Table 13 Highway and Bridge Investment Goals (millions of dollars) Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Major Projects Maintenance Cost to Achieve Desired Result Highways and Bridges $11,871 $17,125 $1,400 $30,396 The following policies will guide MoDOT's investments in the highway and bridge system. MoDOT will plan safety improvements that attempt to minimize the rate of fatalities, injuries and crashes. MoDOT will make safety considerations a major factor in the prioritization of system expansion, rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. MoDOT will partner with law enforcement agencies and civic groups to implement education programs that influence driver behavior and promote understanding of engineering-based decisions. MoDOT will make the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the state highway and bridge system a priority. MoDOT will set system improvement goals based on the best estimate of available funding. National Highway System roads (interstates and other major highways) will be the first priority, followed by the remaining arterials. MoDOT will resurface collector routes periodically or as conditions dictate. MoDOT will emphasize preventive maintenance activities that keep pavements and bridges in good condition and extend the useful service life of the facility, thus lowering life cycle costs. MoDOT will consider the total transportation facility when making roadway or bridge improvements. Needs including pavement, bridges, shoulders, signing, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations and other factors will be considered. MoDOT will promote the efficient movement of people and goods on the state highway system and will provide connections to corridors that extend to neighboring states. MoDOT will work to achieve maximum efficiency on the existing system before expansion is considered.-Tools such as access management and intelligent transportation system components can be used to improve traffic flow on existing roads. MoDOT will work to minimize the adverse effects of construction and maintenance activities to the traveling public and maximize the efficient use of funds by including all appropriate improvements in the project.