Station 1

Welcome to
Public Information Meeting
for the
Northwest Parkway
Environmental Impact Statement
and Location Study
MEETING PURPOSE
The purpose of this public information meeting is to:
– Present the updated Reasonable Alternatives for
the Northwest Parkway
– Present the impacts of the Reasonable
Alternatives
– Describe the design elements under evaluation
– Describe the screening and evaluation process
– Get your input
MEETING STATIONS
Station 1: Project Overview
Station 2: Study History
Station 3: Updated Reasonable Alternatives
Station 4: Screening and Evaluation
Station 5: Remaining Design Elements
Station 6: Discussion, Input and Next Steps
STATION #1:
PROJECT OVERVIEW
This station outlines basic background
information, including the project’s
purpose and the study process.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Northwest Parkway is a transportation project
that is looking at creating an improved, more
reliable connection between the residential areas
of Northwest St. Louis County and the employment
centers in the Earth City and Riverport areas.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Northwest Parkway project is an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Location Study.
The EIS will identify and analyze potential social and
environmental impacts associated with the
transportation improvements.
The Location Study will evaluate possible alternatives
and the impacts of those alternatives.
NORTHWEST PARKWAY VICINITY MAP
The Study Area for the Northwest Parkway Project Includes
Portions of Bridgeton, Florissant and Hazelwood in St. Louis County
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Parkway project is made up of three
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The hydrological conditions of the area
create a situation where short-term and
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along this route. These closures are
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their duration, and cause unreliable
travel conditions.The purpose of the
project is to:
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The Northwest Parkway project is being
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transportation needs of northwest
St. Louis County, Missouri. The existing
pathway created by Missouri Bottom
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Road is a primary route between
Earth City and Florissant. Portions of
these roads lie within the floodplain
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PURPOSE AND NEED
The Northwest Parkway project is developing and screening
alternatives to meet the following Purpose and Need elements:
1. Minimize flood-related traffic disruptions
between Florissant and Earth City
2. Enhance safety and utility along roadways in
northwestern St. Louis County
3. Address traffic capacity needs in
northwestern St. Louis County
4. Provide sustainable access to economic
opportunities in northwestern St. Louis County