Recommendation SI.35
Recommendation Status: Expand
Ensure all transportation infrastructure is maintained in a state of good repair through regular inspections and proactive maintenance strategies.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrsatructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Proactive infrastructure upkeep drive efficiency and social connectivity.
Sustainability Considerations
Ensures durability and longevity of traffic infrastructure.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Cost
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
MoDOT
Supporting Partner(s)
EWGCOG
Municipalities
Engineering Firms and Contractors
Community Organizations and Public Agencies
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
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
Infrastructure condition ratings, inspection/maintenance compliance, backlog reduction, on-time/on-budget rehabilitation, extended asset life, cost savings and improved safety performance.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Enhance routine inspections allocate additional maintenance resources, Increase investment in rehabilitation projects.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Explore technology driven solutions for long-term sustainability, Optimize asset management strategies and allocate saving to other critical infrastructure needs.