Recommendation CC.57
Recommendation Status: New
Invest in improved public transportation options to enhance residents' access to grocery stores outside their neighborhoods.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses those who have limited mobility options.
Sustainability Considerations
Supports existing businesses and enhances access to neighborhood resources.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
EarthDance CSA
Fair Shares CCSA
Seeds of Hope Farm
Soil Shares CSA
Three Rivers Community Farm
Vesterbrook Farm
Fresh Pasture Farms
Farmers Markets
The Fit & Food Connection
Neighborhood and Community Organizations
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Community Action Agency of Saint Louis County
MO Department of Health and Senior Services
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
EWGCOG Allocations and Grants
MoDOT Cost share programs
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of transit lines that service grocery stores from within food deserts.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Proactively market the program.