I know there are smaller projects happening like these and I think a lot of them are great. I just wish that we had more than one non-car related major project being considered. Even if they don't make the final cut, at least get some projects on the radar.sc4mayor wrote: ↑Jan 25, 2023^ These are massive capital projects. Also on the discussion docket for today are the TAP projects I posted in the Transportation thread weeks ago:
The Connected 2050 draft is out. They're taking comment.
https://www.ewgateway.org/transportatio ... cted-2050/
https://www.ewgateway.org/transportatio ... cted-2050/
Funded / identified projects that I liked -OR- things I found interesting:
p. 61. : "The future financial outlook for Metro is somewhat challenging, as it is for many public transportation providers across the country, however the LRTP does include one MetroLink expansion project in the City of St. Louis and two corridor studies for two subsequent MetroLink extension projects in St. Louis County. These projects both have dedicated sales taxes accruing for capital project costs. A federal New Starts grant covering a minimum of 50% of capital costs is assumed, and would be required to make building these projects feasible. Funding for operating costs will need to be identified for both projects."
p. 62 [Table 18. Major Projects in the FY 2023-2026 TIP]:
$136 M - Light rail vehicle upgrades and equipment (Bi-State) (2023, 2024)
$106 M - Mid-America Airport MetroLink extension – Scott AFB to MidAmerica Airport (St. Clair Co Transit District) (2023)
p. 62 [Table 19. Major Local Projects in the FY 2023-2026 TIP]:
$25 M - St. Louis – Lindell/Union over Forest Park Pkwy – replace bridge (2026)
$23 M - Great Rivers Greenway – Brickline Greenway North Segment, Phase 1 – Fairgrounds Park to Page along Grand/Cass/Spring – shared use path, lane reduction, two way turn lane (2024)
$13 M - Great Rivers Greenway – Brickline Greenway – Sarah St to Grand Ave – shared use path (2024)
p. 63 [Table 20. Tier I Connected 2050 Investment Priorities (2024 - 2030)]:
$824 M - Metrolink Extension Grand Blvd to Chippewa St via Downtown Construct new rail line (Northside/Southside Extension)
$82 M - I-64 Vandeventer Ave to Jefferson Ave Interchange & corridor improvements (east interchange)
$27 M - I-70 Missouri River to N. Hanley Rd Reconfigure airport access and interchanges, replace bridges (partial 1 of 2)
p. 64 [Table 21. Tier II Connected 2050 Investment Priorities (2031 - 2040)]:
$440 M - MLK Bridge Over Mississippi River New replacement bridge (partial 1 of 2)
$133 M - I-64 Kingshighway Blvd to Vandeventer Ave Interchange improvements (west interchange)
p. 65 [Table 22. Trier III Connected 2050 Investment Priorities (2041 - 2050)]:
$189 M - MLK Bridge Over Mississippi River New replacement bridge (partial 2 of 2)
$106 M - I-44 & I-55 Interchange from Lafayette Ave to Jefferson Ave Reconstruct I-44 & I-55 interchange & six bridges
$83 M - I-44 Murdoch Ave to Vandeventer Ave Reconfigure interchanges
p. 66 [Table 23. Illustrative Projects] (not funded with existing revenue sources):
Poplar Street Bridge: I-44, I-55, I-64 Reconstruct bridge and approach structures over Mississippi River
Stan Musial Bridge (2nd Span): I-70 New bridge and approach structures over Mississippi River
Relocate I-70 Mississippi River to I-70 (St. Clair County)
p. 66 [Table 24. Corridor and Planning Studies]:
Metrolink North St. Louis County Connector Extension - This study would look at expanding MetroLink from North St. Louis into North St. Louis County.
Metrolink South St. Louis County Connector Extension - This study would look at expanding MetroLink from South St. Louis into South St. Louis County.
Greater Downtown / Eastern St. Louis City Highway Planning & Environmental Linkages study - I-70, I-44, I-55, I-64 in downtown St. Louis.
Analysis of Mississippi River bridge crossings including usage, travel demand, replacement, and capacity. Involves preparing for replacement of Poplar Street Bridge and evaluation of need for the 2nd Span of the Stan - Mississippi River Bridge Crossings I-70 and I-64, over the Mississippi River.
Don't even want to think about how much $$ is going to highway widening etc. to support sprawl.
Two webinars are scheduled for 2023.05.11 (R) & 2023.05.16 (T). See quincunx's link (above) for details.
p. 61. : "The future financial outlook for Metro is somewhat challenging, as it is for many public transportation providers across the country, however the LRTP does include one MetroLink expansion project in the City of St. Louis and two corridor studies for two subsequent MetroLink extension projects in St. Louis County. These projects both have dedicated sales taxes accruing for capital project costs. A federal New Starts grant covering a minimum of 50% of capital costs is assumed, and would be required to make building these projects feasible. Funding for operating costs will need to be identified for both projects."
p. 62 [Table 18. Major Projects in the FY 2023-2026 TIP]:
$136 M - Light rail vehicle upgrades and equipment (Bi-State) (2023, 2024)
$106 M - Mid-America Airport MetroLink extension – Scott AFB to MidAmerica Airport (St. Clair Co Transit District) (2023)
p. 62 [Table 19. Major Local Projects in the FY 2023-2026 TIP]:
$25 M - St. Louis – Lindell/Union over Forest Park Pkwy – replace bridge (2026)
$23 M - Great Rivers Greenway – Brickline Greenway North Segment, Phase 1 – Fairgrounds Park to Page along Grand/Cass/Spring – shared use path, lane reduction, two way turn lane (2024)
$13 M - Great Rivers Greenway – Brickline Greenway – Sarah St to Grand Ave – shared use path (2024)
p. 63 [Table 20. Tier I Connected 2050 Investment Priorities (2024 - 2030)]:
$824 M - Metrolink Extension Grand Blvd to Chippewa St via Downtown Construct new rail line (Northside/Southside Extension)
$82 M - I-64 Vandeventer Ave to Jefferson Ave Interchange & corridor improvements (east interchange)
$27 M - I-70 Missouri River to N. Hanley Rd Reconfigure airport access and interchanges, replace bridges (partial 1 of 2)
p. 64 [Table 21. Tier II Connected 2050 Investment Priorities (2031 - 2040)]:
$440 M - MLK Bridge Over Mississippi River New replacement bridge (partial 1 of 2)
$133 M - I-64 Kingshighway Blvd to Vandeventer Ave Interchange improvements (west interchange)
p. 65 [Table 22. Trier III Connected 2050 Investment Priorities (2041 - 2050)]:
$189 M - MLK Bridge Over Mississippi River New replacement bridge (partial 2 of 2)
$106 M - I-44 & I-55 Interchange from Lafayette Ave to Jefferson Ave Reconstruct I-44 & I-55 interchange & six bridges
$83 M - I-44 Murdoch Ave to Vandeventer Ave Reconfigure interchanges
p. 66 [Table 23. Illustrative Projects] (not funded with existing revenue sources):
Poplar Street Bridge: I-44, I-55, I-64 Reconstruct bridge and approach structures over Mississippi River
Stan Musial Bridge (2nd Span): I-70 New bridge and approach structures over Mississippi River
Relocate I-70 Mississippi River to I-70 (St. Clair County)
p. 66 [Table 24. Corridor and Planning Studies]:
Metrolink North St. Louis County Connector Extension - This study would look at expanding MetroLink from North St. Louis into North St. Louis County.
Metrolink South St. Louis County Connector Extension - This study would look at expanding MetroLink from South St. Louis into South St. Louis County.
Greater Downtown / Eastern St. Louis City Highway Planning & Environmental Linkages study - I-70, I-44, I-55, I-64 in downtown St. Louis.
Analysis of Mississippi River bridge crossings including usage, travel demand, replacement, and capacity. Involves preparing for replacement of Poplar Street Bridge and evaluation of need for the 2nd Span of the Stan - Mississippi River Bridge Crossings I-70 and I-64, over the Mississippi River.
Don't even want to think about how much $$ is going to highway widening etc. to support sprawl.
Two webinars are scheduled for 2023.05.11 (R) & 2023.05.16 (T). See quincunx's link (above) for details.
Reminder you have until June 7th to comment on Connected 2050.
https://www.ewgateway.org/transportatio ... cted-2050/
https://www.ewgateway.org/transportatio ... cted-2050/
Last day to fill out the survey and make comments.