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