Speed Humps and Traffic Calming

Tim · PostMar 19, 2024#2262024-03-19T17:37+00:00

The bollards likely aren't "vehicle stopping bollards", and are mainly just a deterrent, according to the internet.

"Baseplate Mounted Bollards can be utilized in a variety of ways. As they are not considered to be vehicle stopping bollards, they typically are used as traffic deterrents. Baseplate Mounted Bollards are used when the slab or ground does not have sufficient depth to excavate as in a suspended slab in a parking garage."

TheWayoftheArch_V2.0 · PostMar 19, 2024#2272024-03-19T17:47+00:00

Really ridiculous, IMO.
While in an extremely low speed environment like a parking garage, these MIGHT have a purpose, but having these frame a pedestrian "safe space" is misleading at best and homicidal at worst. In this use case it should be for stopping vehicles 100% and you jeopardize peoples' safety because they will expect them to have stopping power. If a reckless driver was careening toward me at this intersection I would instinctively try to jump back behind these, with the expectation of protection.

GoHarvOrGoHome · PostMar 19, 2024#2282024-03-19T19:21+00:00

This is consistently one of the busiest intersections for pedestrians in STL, we need to do better.

Also, fatal hit and run at Gravois and Russell this weekend, can we get something to make this intersection even a little less terrible to cross?

Tim · PostMar 30, 2024#2292024-03-30T19:50+00:00

The City of St. Louis is pursuing over $46M in improvements to address speeding, crash concentrations, and pedestrian and alternative movements throughout approximately 30 miles of corridors and select intersections in the City.

Improvements include pavement resurfacing, lane reconfigurations/reductions, restriping, various ADA improvements, traffic signal retimings, additional shared/protected bicycle facilities, etc.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... ements.cfm

PostMar 30, 2024#2302024-03-30T20:05+00:00

The project intends to reduce overall speeding, errant driving, and vehicular accidents (involving pedestrian fatalities/injuries and property damage). The improvements will also offer safer multimodal movements (pedestrians, transit riders, and cyclists) throughout the project locations.

Funding
The project is funded per Ordinances 71494 and 71650. The improvements along Washington Ave. and 4th St. are being funded through a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant.

Status
The project corridors and intersections are currently being designed.

Tentative Schedule
Design/Engineering Period: Summer 2023 - July 2024 (ending Winter 2025 for 4th St./Washington Ave. sections)

Public Engagement: Spring

Construction Start: 4th Quarter 2024 (1st Quarter 2026 for 4th St./Washington Ave. sections)

symphonicpoet · PostMar 31, 2024#2312024-03-31T02:11+00:00

^Excellent! I sincerely hope they look carefully at how it's done abroad: in the UK, for instance, though the Netherlands is also popular right now.

PostMar 31, 2024#2322024-03-31T02:13+00:00

Oh hey! There's an open house Tuesday at Greater St. Louis, 211 N. Broadway. Two sessions: 11-1 and 4-6.

hebeters · PostMar 31, 2024#2332024-03-31T13:40+00:00

Did someone mention the Netherlands? "what blew me away is just how good things are EVERYWHERE"
Noticed the line the line that in Canada/USA it takes YEARS to install a speed bump!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztpcWUqVpIg

quincunx · PostApr 06, 2024#2342024-04-06T01:40+00:00

RFT - As St. Louis Aims for Safer Streets, It's One Step Forward, Two Car Crashes

https://www.riverfronttimes.com/st-loui ... s-42160925

TheWayoftheArch_V2.0 · PostMay 16, 2024#2352024-05-16T21:18+00:00

Interesting to read Vollmer calling out lack of traffic policing .

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local ... e3e7b5e3e2

framer · PostMay 29, 2024#2362024-05-29T16:53+00:00

One traffic-calming roundabout is unanimously approved:

https://www.constructforstl.org/edwards ... s-parkway/

While another is cancelled due to resident opposition:

https://www.constructforstl.org/st-loui ... t-project/

quincunx · PostMay 29, 2024#2372024-05-29T17:09+00:00

There's a bunch of Board Bills for speed humps introduced so far this session.

symphonicpoet · PostMay 29, 2024#2382024-05-29T17:14+00:00

^NIMBYism at its finest. Threw away a million dollar grant. I guess they didn't want to give up a few feet of their overgrown yards.

quincunx · PostMay 29, 2024#2392024-05-29T17:19+00:00

Instead of the roundabout, enhanced signage will be installed at the intersection, and vegetation will be cleared to ensure the visibility of the signs

So no improvement then.

hebeters · PostJun 10, 2024#2402024-06-10T02:50+00:00

The Smart, Cheap Fix for Slow, Dumb Traffic Lights
https://archive.ph/fXQOQ

pattimagee · PostJun 12, 2024#2412024-06-12T20:43+00:00

Ebsy · PostJun 13, 2024#2422024-06-13T02:24+00:00

Would be great if we could get a Director of the Streets Department whose go to line is not, "We are looking to see what we can do without impeding the flow of traffic."

quincunx · PostJul 03, 2024#2432024-07-03T21:27+00:00

FYI

Community Action to Make Grand a Safer Street bike bus on Sunday

The purpose of this action is to draw attention to the dangers of Grand Boulevard and help identify areas for improvement in the City's proposed plan to address this major artery. We have invited City officials and the Grand project team to join us, as we feel that those designing our street improvements should experience the streets as a cyclist and pedestrian firsthand.

Details:

When: Sunday July 7, 10am - 1pm. Please arrive by 9:45
Where: Meet at Grand Drive and Holly Hills. We'll ride from Holly Hills Ave. to the Grand Water Tower and back, with stops at select intersections
Why: Experience Grand Boulevard from a bicycle / pedestrian perspective, provide constructive feedback to the City's Grand Boulevard Principal Arterial Safety Improvements plan, and inform future Coalition actions

Registration information is
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... form?pli=1

PostJul 08, 2024#2442024-07-08T20:17+00:00

Got an email from the city -

Dear St. Louis,

Earlier this year, the Chair of the Board of Aldermen's Committee of the Whole committed to hold hearings to explore the top ideas that our community voted for. In May, we heard about how we might use the funds for water infrastructure and in June, for a redevelopment revolving loan fund and city worker pay.

Tomorrow, on Tuesday, July 9th at 3:30 PM, the Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing dedicated to exploring the use of the Rams Settlement for pedestrian-friendly street design and free or subsidized childcare for residents. We will be joined by subject matter experts Dr. Keisha Scarlett, SLPS Superintendent; Scott Ogilvie, Complete Streets Program Manager; and John Koehler, Planning and Program Manager for Board of Public Service.

Learn more about how to participate: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event ... t_ID=43302

We welcome you to join us in-person at City Hall or online via Zoom and to share your thoughts either through spoken or written comment.

With appreciation,

City of St. Louis

hebeters · PostJul 12, 2024#2452024-07-12T16:30+00:00

Driving a new car in the EU? Get ready for a cacophony of beeps and whistles if you're a bit heavy on the go pedal

https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/11/speed_limiters_arrive_for_all/

urban_dilettante · PostJul 13, 2024#2462024-07-13T03:34+00:00

heavens! guess they'll just have to figure out how to press more lightly on the go pedal. life is hard.

quincunx · PostJul 14, 2024#2472024-07-14T17:14+00:00

KMOV - BOA updates Complete Streets policy; advocates say it will lead to more pedestrian-friendly roads

https://www.firstalert4.com/video/2024/ ... dly-roads/

dbInSouthCity · PostJul 17, 2024#2482024-07-17T01:45+00:00

quincunx · PostJul 23, 2024#2492024-07-23T00:50+00:00

Friendly Streets city webpage

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... y-streets/

PostAug 03, 2024#2502024-08-03T16:47+00:00

NextSTL - Why Crash Statistics are Inadequate for Planning Safer Streets

https://nextstl.com/2024/08/why-crash-s ... r-streets/

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