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 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
Designates road usage based on need and level of impact on surrounding.
Sustainability Considerations
Reduction of freight travel time minimizes related air pollution impacts.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
MoDOT
Neighboring Counties
Regional Freight and Logistics Companies
EWGCOG
Private Stakeholders
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
Reduction in truck traffic VHT.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Increase funding for signal deployment.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Expand adaptive signal coverage, and evaluate additional freight mobility enhancements.