Recommendation CC.48
Recommendation Status: Expand
Implement traffic-calming measures such as speed tables, curb extensions, mid-block crossings, and narrower lanes in residential areas, with a focus on areas that lack sidewalks or have high pedestrian activity.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Promotes residential and pedestrian safety in low car-usage areas, which may include lower income communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Lowers impact from collisions and other incidents associated with high traffic and high driving speed.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
Fire Protection Districts
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
EWGCOG funding
TAP
Local and capital improvement funds
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Track traffic fatalities and injuries to bike and pedestrians groups.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Expand these successful initiatives to additional high risk areas, share best practices.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Analyze implementation challenges, reassess resource allocations, and boost local engagement to address gap.