ST. LOUIS – People who use Interstate 64 and the surrounding roadways between Jefferson and Kingshighway in the city of St. Louis may want to participate in TODAY’s open house style public meeting.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration and its community partners, will be hosting an open house style public meeting TODAY between 4 and 7 p.m. at the City Foundry Food Hall, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO 63110. The nearest transit stops are the Grand Metrolink Station and the Grand Bus Route 70 (Council Plaza stop, south of Forest Park Parkway).
During the meeting, engineers and planners will discuss community transportation needs within the I-64 corridor between Kingshighway and Jefferson Avenue with attendees. MoDOT will show this video (https://youtu.be/pzt3_qevUMU) about the corridor before leading participants through a series of interactive activities designed to find out what type of transportation projects the community wants in this area. Attendees will also be able to share their insights and thoughts about the corridor.
WHO: MoDOT, City of St. Louis, East West Gateway Council of Governments, Great Rivers Greenway, Bi-State Development
WHAT: An interactive public meeting incorporating creativity and technology to gather community input on potential future projects in the I-64 corridor between Kingshighway and Jefferson
WHEN: TODAY, 4-7 p.m. People may attend the meeting at any time
between those hours.
WHERE: City Foundry Food Hall, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, Mo. 63110
Information shared in the public meeting will be available on-line at Future64.com later today for those people who are unable to attend the meeting in person.
This open house style public meeting is part of an ongoing Planning and Environmental Linkages study or PEL. The study for the I-64 central corridor is called: Future64: Community. Transportation. Together. The title reflects the importance of public engagement and community involvement in this process. As a result, this study will incorporate ongoing engagement that is equitable and inclusive to help ensure that a wide range and extensive number of voices are heard, and that equity is the focus of proposed solutions.
MoDOT is also asking anyone who travels in the corridor to complete a brief survey about their transportation concerns and priorities using the link below. The survey will be available until May 25th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Future64Survey
Future64 is looking at the potential impact future projects will have on the environment, community, and connectivity in the area. This study will help MoDOT ensure that any transportation improvements within the corridor will be of great benefit to people using it.
What is the Central Corridor PEL study area?
The west-east border for the study area is Kingshighway Blvd. to Jefferson Avenue. Forest Park Avenue/Market Street is the northern boundary, and Manchester/Chouteau Avenues is the southern one. The corridor consists of a variety of homes, diverse residents, and a wide range of businesses. It has grown as an employment center and a destination for medical care, dining, and shopping.