Idling in the U.S.
Missouri
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Missouri Facts: Became the 24th state on August 10, 1821 State Abbreviation - MO State Capital - Jefferson City Largest City - St. Louis Area - 69,709 sq miles [Missouri is the 21st biggest state in the US] Population - 5,595,211 (as of 2000) [Missouri is the 16th most populous state in the US] Major Industries - farming (corn, soybeans), mining (zinc, lead), aircraft equipment, cars, beer Major Rivers - Mississippi River, Missouri River, Osage River Major Lakes - Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Clearwater Lake, Lake Wappapello Highest Point - Taum Sauk Mountain- 1,772 feet (540 m) above sea level Bordering States - Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee |
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| Idling in Missouri Missouri is a state with a well developed infrastructure and home to air, river, rail and road transportation. Missouri has two major airport hubs, Kansas City is the second largest freight rail center in the US and St. Louis is a major destination for train freight. The Mississippi River and Missouri River are commercially navigable over their entire lengths in Missouri and St. Louis is a major destination for barge traffic on the Mississippi River. |
Several highways traverse the state in all directions. In a state like Missouri with its many vehicles of all kinds, a change in idling habits can make a huge difference and be a good example for other states. |
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The state of Missouri has a number of vehicles in operation throughout the state and many motor vehicles cross the state on their way to other destinations. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.
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