Recommendation SI.17

Recommendation Status: Existing

Prioritize technology driven improvements by installing electric vehicle charging stations, preparing for autonomous vehicle operations, and implementing intelligent transportation systems to enhance traffic flows, safety and mobility.

This recommendation helps achieve the following

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Responsible
Growth

Leading the Region

Key Issues Addressed

Not Population Stagnation
Not Greater Housing Diversity & Affordability
Not Social & Environmental Resilience
Infrastructure Cost-burden
Not Jobs-Skills Mismatch

Related Planning Topic Areas

Not Economic Development
Not Housing
Land Use & Development
Open Space & Environment
Transportation & Infrastructure

Applicable Geographic Scales

Countywide

Countywide

Municipalities

Not Municipalities

Sub-geographies

Not Sub-geographies

Equity Considerations

Potential to shift into smart/technology sectors; ensures local presence/accessibility to emerging industry.

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Sustainability Considerations

Boosts capacity to shift toward green energy infrastructure and efficient mobility resourcing.

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Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

Supporting Partner(s)

Cost

Project, Partnership, or Policy

Not Partnership

Project

Partnership

Policy

Timeline

  • St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works

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  • MoDOT

  • Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (for infrastructure adjustments as needed)

  • Municipalities

  • Private Sector Partners (e.g., EV charging companies, tech firms specializing in autonomous vehicle technology)

  • Utility Companies

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Medium
($1-10mil)

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

High
($10+ mil)

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Ongoing

Medium-term
(5-10 Years)

Long-term
(10+ Years)

Potential Funding Sources

  • Federal Grants Programs: NEVI, CMAQ, ATCMTD, RAISE, SMART

  • State and Regional Funding: (DOTs), Local and County Funding (Transportation Impact Fees, Sales Tax Revenue)

Tracking Implementation

Tracking Success

  • Number of EV charging stations/ITS upgrades installed.

  • Adoption of operating regulatory regulations for autonomous vehicles.

  • Following initial adoption, track the number of AV related safety incidents.

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If overperforming, what should we do?

Increase funding incentives for transportation technology upgrades. Engage more stakeholders in guideline development.

If underperforming, what should we do?

Work with municipalities to expand smart transportation network by leveraging county's success model.

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