Recommendation LR.31
Recommendation Status: New
Implement adaptive traffic signal systems on freight corridors to improve travel times for trucks while minimizing delays for other road users.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Designates road usage based on need and level of impact on surrounding.
Reduction of freight travel time minimizes related air pollution impacts.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Leading the Region
Inclusive Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
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
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
Increase funding for signal deployment.
Tracking Success
Reduction in truck traffic VHT.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Expand adaptive signal coverage, and evaluate additional freight mobility enhancements.
If underperforming, what should we do?