Recommendation RG.36
Recommendation Status: New
Establish County-wide mode share targets for active transportation and transit use, setting specific goals for annual increases based on current baseline data.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Alternative transit options addresses under-sourced communities that do not have vehicular access.
Gradual goal-setting reduces strain of mode shift implementation and increases buy-in to use active transportation.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Community Organizations
Metro Transit
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
FHWA Planning Grants
CMAQ
Tracking Implementation
Reassess data collection methods, refine outreach strategies to encourage active transportation.
Tracking Success
Percentage increase in active transportation and transit mode share.
The completion of baseline data collection and reporting.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Enhance data collection for more detailed transportation behavior analysis.
If underperforming, what should we do?