Page Avenue What 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 History  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  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 History  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.  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.? 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? 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  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 settling  We 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 settling  We 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 , ,079 21,694 (12%) Rte ,907 56,782 3,125 (5%) Rte ,183 77,523 7,660 (9%) Rte , Total Traffic Volumes

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  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  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?  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 Improvements  Upgrade to the interchange at I-270 and Page Avenue  Flyover 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 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)

Future 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?  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

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