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 helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses area of highest transportation need that may inform and translate into other inequality issue.
Sustainability Considerations
Promotes traffic safety and reduces strain on emergency response and other services.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
MoDOT
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Research Institutions
Community Organizations
Public Safety agencies
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
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?
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.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Expand the use of data- driven decision making to additional infrastructure sectors.