Recommendation RG.42
Recommendation Status: New
Prioritize targeted safe routes implementation near schools, parks, and community centers, prioritizing areas with high numbers of younger or older pedestrians, as well as cyclists.
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
Provides safe mobility options for young and vulnerable users and their frequent destinations via active transit.
Sustainability Considerations
Encourages more transit usage that shifts away from single-occupancy vehicles and reduces associated emissions and traffic impact.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Municipalities
School Districts
Special School District
Parks and Recreation Departments
Public Safety Agencies
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
RAISE Grants
TAP
Local and Municipalities funds
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Track safety incidents, improvements in bike-pedestrian safety.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Review safety data, adjust plans and priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement, accelerate safety improvements.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Share best practices for broader application,consider reallocating resources to high-risk areas.