Index - Previous Station

More than 80 people attended the three workshops. Participants were encouraged to complete their comment forms at the workshops. Thirty-six comments forms were collected. Meeting participants were asked to comment in four topic areas – Station Location, Station Design, Station Look and Transit Oriented Development in their neighborhoods. A summary of their comments are listed below:

Station Location – Two-thirds of the attendees (66%) said the stations are correctly located. Of the 32 respondents answering, 25 provided comments ranging from support for proposed locations and alignments to suggestions for other station locations. Additional locations at Lafayette and Tucker; Shreve at Natural Bridge; between 18th Street and Truman Parkway, as well as in the loft district were suggested.

Station Design – More than half of the attendees (60%) felt the station designs in terms of sidewalk access, safety and traffic worked for their neighborhood. A few comments were noted about the center platforms. Attendees suggested the stations compliment their neighborhoods and are visible, well lit, and transparent.

Station Look – Many noted that they liked the glass and steel look because it is consistent with the existing system, modern, transparent and seems easier to keep clean. There was the feeling that stations should not distract from the neighborhoods and “fit in” with the existing look.

Transit Oriented Development in Neighborhoods – Most attendees expressed a need for higher density and mixed-use development in all three corridors – Northside, Southside and downtown. Several downtown attendees suggested limiting additional parking. In both North and South St. Louis, comments for residential services and community-oriented businesses were noted.

Next Steps
-Finalize conceptual corridor plans
-Complete Detailed Alternatives evaluation
-Sponsor open house to get your input on Locally Preferred Alternatives