Recommendation LR.29
Recommendation Status: New
Prioritize zoning along designated freight corridors for industrial and commercial uses, reducing the need for heavy truck traffic through residential areas.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Ensure minimal disturbance on residents proximate to industrial parcels, who are typically from disadvantaged communities.
Eliminates resident exposure to hazardous emissions generated from freight traffic.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Leading the Region
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible Growth
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
MoDOT
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Neighboring Counties
Regional Freight and Logistics Companies
EWGCOG
Private Stakeholders
Municipalities
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 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
Review zoning policies, identify barriers. Encourage investment in corridors.
Tracking Success
Monitoring percent of land along designated freight corridors zoned for industrial and commercial uses and rezoning approvals.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Assess the impact of zoning changes in economic growth and explore strategies to integrate developments.
If underperforming, what should we do?