Recommendation SI.12
Recommendation Status: Expand
Encourage connectivity to existing trails and greenways to support the expansion of the county-wide system.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
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.
These benefits include environmental protection, improved public health outcomes, and increase property values and economic stability, while fostering a sense of community.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Great Rivers Greenway
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 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
Conduct five year public review assessment of use of greenways and connectivity thereof. Partner with GRG.
Tracking Success
SITES_ Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?