Recommendation SI.34
Recommendation Status: Expand
Prioritize transportation system improvements based on data-driven analysis of current and Projected traffic patterns, safety needs, and growth trends.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses area of highest transportation need that may inform and translate into other inequality issue.
Promotes traffic safety and reduces strain on emergency response and other services.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible Growth
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
MoDOT
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Research Institutions
Community Organizations
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
EWGCOG allocations and grants
MoDOT Cost share programs
Federal Grants (RAISE, INFRA, National Highway Performance Program)
Private companies
Community Improvements Districts
TIFs
Transportation Development Districts.
Tracking Implementation
Reassess data collection methods, improve collection methods and refine criteria for prioritization,Increase funding for signal upgrades, leverage new technologies for real-time traffic monitoring.
Tracking Success
Improvements in traffic flow, safety indices, transit ridership, upgrades of traffic control devices, and on-schedule maintenance.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Expand the use of data- driven decision making to additional infrastructure sectors.
If underperforming, what should we do?