Recommendation RG.40
Recommendation Status: Expand
Prioritize funding for implementation of safety improvements at high injury nodes unsafe access points, crossing conflicts and at-grade railroad crossings.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Expedites safety enhancement and creates workforce around infrastructure improvement.
Reduce injuries and other traffic-induced injuries at railroad crossings.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Complete Communities
Sustainable Infrastructure
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
Rail Companies
Public Safety Agencies
Community Organizations
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
FHWA Highway Safety Improvement Program
RAISE Grant
FRA grants
Tracking Implementation
Reassess the incident data, reallocate funding, refine safety strategies.
Tracking Success
Track safety incidents at unsafe access points, crossing conflicts, and at-grade railroad crossings.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Share best practices for broader application,consider reallocating resources to high-risk areas.
If underperforming, what should we do?