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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?