Recommendation LR.30
Recommendation Status: New
Encourage private-public Partnerships to develop and operate logistics hubs and inter-modal facilities enhancing the county’s freight network efficiency.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Inclusive Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Creates local and regional nodes in freight network, which contributes to job creation and better freight logistics in underserved communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Establishes local and regional operators to extend capacity and longevity of freight network.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Neighboring Counties
Regional Freight and Logistics Companies
EWGCOG
Private Stakeholders
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
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 agreements established for logistics hubs and inter-modal facilities, increase in freight movement and efficiency.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Expand outreach to private sector partners, provide incentives for logistics hub development.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Scale up partnership to additional logistics hubs.