Recommendation LR.24
Recommendation Status: New
Develop County guidelines for Autonomous Vehicle (AV) operation on public roads, prioritizing safety, congestion reduction, and access for underserved communities.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Standardizes equitable traffic management practice and centers underserved community user experience.
Sustainability Considerations
Maintains community and traffic safety and minimizes traffic-induced emissions.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
MoDOT
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Utility Companies
Technology Firms
Research Institutions
Public Safety Agencies
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Federal Grants Programs (NEVI, CMAQ, ATCMTD, RAISE, SMART)
State and Regional Funding (DOTs)
Local and County Funding (Transportation Impact Fees, Sales Tax Revenue)
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of EV charging stations/ITS upgrades installed.
Adoption of operating regulatory regulations for autonomous vehicles.
Following initial adoption, track the number of AV related safety incidents.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Increase funding incentives for transportation technology upgrades. Engage more stakeholders in guideline development.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Work with municipalities to expand smart transportation network by leveraging county's success model.