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 help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Provides safe mobility options for young and vulnerable users and their frequent destinations via active transit.
Encourages more transit usage that shifts away from single-occupancy vehicles and reduces associated emissions and traffic impact.
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)
Municipalities
School Districts
Special School District
Parks and Recreation Departments
Public Safety Agencies
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
RAISE Grants
TAP
Local and Municipalities funds
Tracking Implementation
Review safety data, adjust plans and priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement, accelerate safety improvements.
Tracking Success
Track safety incidents, improvements in bike-pedestrian safety.
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?