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 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
Ensure minimal disturbance on residents proximate to industrial parcels, who are typically from disadvantaged communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Eliminates resident exposure to hazardous emissions generated from freight traffic.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Neighboring Counties
Regional Freight and Logistics Companies
EWGCOG
Private Stakeholders
Municipalities
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
MoDOT
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
Monitoring percent of land along designated freight corridors zoned for industrial and commercial uses and rezoning approvals.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Review zoning policies, identify barriers. Encourage investment in corridors.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Assess the impact of zoning changes in economic growth and explore strategies to integrate developments.