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 helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Complete
Communities
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Expedites safety enhancement and creates workforce around infrastructure improvement.
Sustainability Considerations
Reduce injuries and other traffic-induced injuries at railroad crossings.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
EWGCOG
Rail Companies
Public Safety Agencies
Community Organizations
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
FHWA Highway Safety Improvement Program
RAISE Grant
FRA grants
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Track safety incidents at unsafe access points, crossing conflicts, and at-grade railroad crossings.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Reassess the incident data, reallocate funding, refine safety strategies.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Share best practices for broader application,consider reallocating resources to high-risk areas.