City of St. Louis Adopts New Transportation & Mobility Plan After 77 Years
For the first time in over seven decades, the City of St. Louis has a new, citywide plan for its transportation infrastructure and policy. The Planning Commission unanimously voted to adopt the Transportation & Mobility Plan, which has been in development for the past 1.5 years with input from nearly 4,000 St. Louis residents.
Prioritizing Safety and Accessibility for All Modes of Transportation
The Transportation & Mobility Plan sets new priorities for a safer and better-maintained transportation network that serves all users. The draft of the plan is available for review and it provides City departments and agencies with better tools to plan, prioritize, and communicate about future infrastructure projects.
Mayor Cara Spencer: “Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe Moving Around St. Louis”
Mayor Cara Spencer stated, “Every resident, commuter, and visitor deserves to feel safe moving around St. Louis, whether they’re walking, biking, driving, or taking public transit.” She expressed gratitude to the thousands of St. Louisans who shared their thoughts and ideas, as well as the staff and consultants who led the development of the plan. The Mayor’s team is eager to put the plan into action.
Embracing a New Approach to Transportation
With the adoption of the Transportation & Mobility Plan, the City of St. Louis is embracing a new approach to transportation. This includes focusing on better designs for vulnerable road users, incorporating nationally recognized best practices, and utilizing new technologies.
Comprehensive Framework for Improving Mobility
The plan outlines a comprehensive framework for improving mobility across all modes of transportation. This includes expanding pedestrian infrastructure, creating a continuous bike network, and better integrating transit facilities to support first- and last-mile connections.
Updates to Policies and Ordinances
To support the goals of the plan, updates to City policies and ordinances are recommended. These revisions aim to institutionalize best practices, clarify engineering standards, and create dedicated roles for signal timing, public engagement, and multimodal planning.
Public Input and Collaboration
The Transportation & Mobility Plan was created with significant public input, including a community advisory group and several open houses. Implementation is outlined through a strategic roadmap that emphasizes transparency and collaboration among City staff, elected officials, residents, and partner organizations.
Striving for a Safer and Better Connected City
Scott Ogilvie, program manager for Complete Streets in the Planning & Urban Design Agency, stated, “Our transportation networks are one of our greatest public assets. The TMP helps translate the desires residents expressed for a safer, better connected city into new priorities and policies to realize their vision for St. Louis.” The plan’s strategic roadmap includes steps for project delivery, funding alignment, and performance tracking to achieve these goals.
