Recommendation SI.12
Recommendation Status: Expand
Encourage connectivity to existing trails and greenways to support the expansion of the county-wide system.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Accessibility for all ability levels is key to maximizing the sustainability advantages and ensures all members of the community can benefit.
Sustainability Considerations
These benefits include environmental protection, improved public health outcomes, and increase property values and economic stability, while fostering a sense of community.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Great Rivers Greenway
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
MO Recreational Trails Program
GRG
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Local Municipalities funding
MO_MDC
MO_DNR
FHWA _Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
Safe Routes to School
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
SITES_ Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
Conduct five year public review assessment of use of greenways and connectivity thereof. Partner with GRG.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.