Recommendation SI.36
Recommendation Status: Expand
Prioritize rehabilitation projects for critical infrastructure to extend asset life and minimize long-term replacement costs.
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
Delivers infrastructure improvements that are long-lasting and high-quality to all communities, especially ones highly dependent on transit.
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
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.