page avenue what has it done for the region? a comparison of traffic volumes from fall 2003 to fall...

Page AvenuePage AvenueWhat has it done for the region?

A comparison of traffic volumes from

Fall 2003 to Fall 2004

What has it done for the region?

A comparison of traffic volumes from

Fall 2003 to Fall 2004

Page HistoryPage HistoryIdentified as a need in late 1969 to early

1970

Design Public Hearing held June 1990

EIS approved November 1992

$350M in road construction began in July 1997

Identified as a need in late 1969 to early 1970

Design Public Hearing held June 1990

EIS approved November 1992

$350M in road construction began in July 1997

Page HistoryPage HistoryPhase 1 - West of Interstate 270 to

Route 94 (four lanes each direction with an auxiliary lane) is complete

Phase 2 - Route 94 from east of Harvester to Route N. This project is not funded.

Phase 3 - Rte. 94 at Rte. N to Route 40/61 (three lanes each direction). This project is not funded.

Phase 1 - West of Interstate 270 to Route 94 (four lanes each direction with an auxiliary lane) is complete

Phase 2 - Route 94 from east of Harvester to Route N. This project is not funded.

Phase 3 - Rte. 94 at Rte. N to Route 40/61 (three lanes each direction). This project is not funded.

What Is The Goal Of Constructing Page Ave.?

What Is The Goal Of Constructing Page Ave.?

Provide immediate relief to traffic on US 40, I-70, and MO 370 by carrying about 60,000 vehicles per day at opening and 120,000 by 2020.

Provide immediate relief to traffic on US 40, I-70, and MO 370 by carrying about 60,000 vehicles per day at opening and 120,000 by 2020.

Has It worked?Has It worked?

We have reason to celebrate!!!At the one year anniversary, Page Ave. is

carrying nearly 50,000 (AADT), and 54,000 (AAWDT)

Page Avenue, MO 364, is functioning as a congestion reliever for other routes between St. Louis and St. Charles Counties

We have reason to celebrate!!!At the one year anniversary, Page Ave. is

carrying nearly 50,000 (AADT), and 54,000 (AAWDT)

Page Avenue, MO 364, is functioning as a congestion reliever for other routes between St. Louis and St. Charles Counties

March To November Growth

March To November Growth

We’ve seen a 38% increase in volumes on MO 364 from March 2004 to November 2004

Morning and evening rush periods carry about 40% of the total traffic on MO 364

Traffic patterns are still settlingWe expect some additional increase in traffic

over a short period of time

We’ve seen a 38% increase in volumes on MO 364 from March 2004 to November 2004

Morning and evening rush periods carry about 40% of the total traffic on MO 364

Traffic patterns are still settlingWe expect some additional increase in traffic

over a short period of time

 Route

 Fall 2003

(near the Missouri River)

 Fall 2004

(near the Missouri River)

 Decrease

(%)

 I-70

 186,773

 165,079

 21,694 (12%)

 Rte. 370

 59,907

 56,782

 3,125 (5%)

 Rte. 40

 85,183

 77,523

 7,660 (9%)

 Rte. 364

 --

 49,969

 --

Total Traffic VolumesTotal Traffic Volumes

Total River Crossing Volume

Total River Crossing Volume

Total river crossings have increase by about 17,500 vehicles per day

Trips being easier to make

Trips are shorter for many people

Rush Hour Traffic Decreases

Rush Hour Traffic Decreases

A 26% decrease from 6-8 am on I-70 (4600 vehicle decrease)

A 23% decrease from 4-6 pm on MO 370 (2000 vehicle decrease)

A 14% decrease from 6-8 am on MO 370 (1100 vehicle decrease)

A 26% decrease from 6-8 am on I-70 (4600 vehicle decrease)

A 23% decrease from 4-6 pm on MO 370 (2000 vehicle decrease)

A 14% decrease from 6-8 am on MO 370 (1100 vehicle decrease)

Rush Hour Traffic Decreases

Rush Hour Traffic Decreases

A 41% decrease in traffic on the ramp from EB 40 to NB 270 from 6-8 am (1300 vehicle decrease)

A 50% decrease in traffic on the ramp from EB I-70 to SB I-270 from 6-8 am (3400 vehicle decrease)

A 15% decrease in the traffic on the ramp from NB I-270 to WB I-70 from 4-6 pm (600 vehicle decrease)

A 41% decrease in traffic on the ramp from EB 40 to NB 270 from 6-8 am (1300 vehicle decrease)

A 50% decrease in traffic on the ramp from EB I-70 to SB I-270 from 6-8 am (3400 vehicle decrease)

A 15% decrease in the traffic on the ramp from NB I-270 to WB I-70 from 4-6 pm (600 vehicle decrease)

Are There Still Congestion Points?

Are There Still Congestion Points?

A 276% increase in traffic on the ramp from NB I-270 to WB Page, carrying over 3000 vehicles, between 4-6 pm

A 292% increase in traffic on the ramp from EB MO 364 to SB I-270, carrying over 3600 vehicles, between 6-8 am

Traffic has also increased at MO 94 and Harvester in the rush periods

A 276% increase in traffic on the ramp from NB I-270 to WB Page, carrying over 3000 vehicles, between 4-6 pm

A 292% increase in traffic on the ramp from EB MO 364 to SB I-270, carrying over 3600 vehicles, between 6-8 am

Traffic has also increased at MO 94 and Harvester in the rush periods

Future ImprovementsFuture ImprovementsUpgrade to the interchange at I-270 and

Page AvenueFlyover ramp from NB I-270 to WB

MO 364 is currently being designed to alleviate congestion at the interchange

Design complete in 2007, but project is currently unfunded

Flyover ramp also being considered for SB I-270 to EB Page Avenue (RT D)

Upgrade to the interchange at I-270 and Page Avenue

Flyover ramp from NB I-270 to WBMO 364 is currently being designed to alleviate congestion at the interchange

Design complete in 2007, but project is currently unfunded

Flyover ramp also being considered for SB I-270 to EB Page Avenue (RT D)

Future ImprovementsFuture Improvements

Design of Phase 2 of Page Ave. extension is approximately 75% complete

Design of Phase 3 of Page Ave. extension is approximately 80% complete

Both Phase 2 and 3 are currently unfunded

Design of Phase 2 of Page Ave. extension is approximately 75% complete

Design of Phase 3 of Page Ave. extension is approximately 80% complete

Both Phase 2 and 3 are currently unfunded

Are Phase 2 & 3 Still Needed?

Are Phase 2 & 3 Still Needed?

Without completion of Phase 2 and 3, I-70 will experience significant congestion

Economic and environmental impacts could be significant

Without completion of Phase 2 and 3, I-70 will experience significant congestion

Economic and environmental impacts could be significant

Questions?Questions?