~ The City of St. Louis has recently launched a new interactive map and web page called Friendly Streets, providing residents with easy access to information about ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects totaling over $300 million. This initiative aims to make it easier for residents to stay informed about the estimated costs, timelines, and features of these projects.

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones expressed her excitement about the impact these investments will have on the city. "The work being done now and in the coming years will be transformational for St. Louisans and visitors alike," she stated. She also emphasized the importance of the Friendly Streets platform in keeping residents informed about these massive infrastructure investments.

Thanks to the support of various organizations such as the Biden-Harris administration, Great Rivers Greenway, Bi-State Development, The Missouri Department of Transportation, and City staff, St. Louis is set to receive unprecedented investment in its streets, sidewalks, bridges, and trails between 2024 and 2027. This includes redesigning and repaving over 30 miles of arterial roadways such as Kingshighway, Grand, Union, and Jefferson. Additionally, new projects like the 20th Street Cycle Track, Tower Grove Connector, Brickline Greenway are also in the works.

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The Friendly Streets web page not only provides information on ongoing projects but also outlines Mayor Jones' key priorities for making St. Louis' streets safe, convenient, and enjoyable for all modes of transportation including cars, bikes, public transit users, and those with mobility aids. "Our goal is to make St. Louis more pedestrian-friendly, bike-friendly, disability-friendly, driver-friendly - even neighborhood-friendly," Mayor Jones explained. "Our streets should serve more than just facilitating car travel; they should be people-friendly."

With this massive overhaul of transportation infrastructure in progress in St. Louis City's streetscape and surrounding areas over the next few years - it is clear that this initiative will have a significant impact on the city and its residents. The Friendly Streets platform will continue to be a valuable resource for residents to stay informed and engaged in the development of their city.

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