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 help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Standardizes equitable traffic management practice and centers underserved community user experience.
Maintains community and traffic safety and minimizes traffic-induced emissions.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
MoDOT
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Utility Companies
Technology Firms
Research Institutions
Public Safety Agencies
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 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
Increase funding incentives for transportation technology upgrades. Engage more stakeholders in guideline development.
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?
Work with municipalities to expand smart transportation network by leveraging county's success model.
If underperforming, what should we do?