Recommendation SI.19
Recommendation Status: New
Identify and create smart corridors equipped with sensors and data collection tools to support autonomous and connected vehicle testing and deployment, enhancing real-time traffic management and emergency response capabilities.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Improves traffic diversion and emergency response efficiency.
Sustainability Considerations
Reduces strain on emergency response infrastructure.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
MoDOT
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Utilities Companies
Technology Firms
Research Institutions
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Federal Grants & Programs (ATCMTD, SMART, CMAQ, RAISE, FHWA)
State and Regional Funding (MoDOT Smart Mobility & ITS Funding)
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
Tech Companies
Utility Companies.
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
The number of smart corridors established.
The effectiveness of real-time traffic data in improving congestion and emergency response times.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Improve data collection and sensor deployment strategies.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Scale up smart corridor initiatives to additional areas.