Recommendation LR.28
Recommendation Status: New
Designate priority freight corridor and work to establish clear truck route signage reducing navigation through residential or sensitive areas.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Assesses and anticipates traffic impact on vulnerable communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Mitigates local exposure to air and noise hazards.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
MoDOT
Supporting Partner(s)
Neighboring Counties
Regional Freight and Logistics Companies
EWGCOG
Private Stakeholders
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Federal Grants (INFRA, RAISE, CMAQ, National Highway Freight Program)
State Funding (MoDOT, state freight or economic grants)
Private Logistics Company
Rail operators
Inter-modal facility developers
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of designated priority freight corridors within the county, along with clear truck signage installed.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Additional traffic study to refine priority corridor selection.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Expand truck routes and signage programs to additional freight corridors. Integrate digital and way-finding solutions.