Trailnet and Partners Celebrate Start of Tucker Boulevard Cycle Track
A vision for a more vibrant, connected, and welcoming downtown takes shape
Today, city leaders, advocates, and community partners gathered to celebrate the Tucker Boulevard Cycle Track, a transformative project that will make downtown St. Louis more connected, welcoming, and vibrant.
Stretching nearly one mile from Washington Avenue to Chouteau Avenue, the Tucker Boulevard Cycle Track will deliver safer, more organized infrastructure through the heart of downtown. The project is more than just a cycletrack; it also includes improvements in pedestrian safety, ADA-compliance, and bus stop access, creating a street that better serves everyone, no matter if they’re walking, biking, rolling, taking transit, or driving.
The project is a key piece of Trailnet’s Connecting St. Louis Plan, a long-term vision first launched in 2017 to create a citywide network of safe, connected routes linking neighborhoods, jobs, and destinations. The Tucker improvements represent that vision coming to life — a major step toward a St. Louis that is easier to navigate, more inviting to visitors, and more livable for all residents.
“This project is a powerful example of what’s possible when partners come together around a shared vision — a vision shaped by over 60 organizations and 4,000 residents — to design streets that put people first and connect everyday destinations through safe, convenient routes.” said Cindy Mense, CEO of Trailnet.
The City of St. Louis is implementing the project with federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) funding with design support and early advocacy from Trailnet, who was supported by partners including Greater St. Louis, PeopleForBikes, and the William A. Kerr Foundation. The project aligns with the City’s efforts to modernize its infrastructure and enhance multimodal connectivity throughout the region.
Upon its completion in Spring 2026, Tucker Boulevard will connect to existing and planned routes like the Chestnut Street bike lanes, Chouteau Avenue improvements, and the Brickline Greenway, serving as a vital link in St. Louis’ growing multimodal network.
“I’m thrilled about what we’re going to be doing here on Tucker Boulevard,” said Mayor Cara Spencer. “Along with other great infrastructure, this will connect these individual pieces into one great system, allowing St. Louisans and visitors to get around our city in safer, more enjoyable, and healthier ways.”
The press conference coincides with Week Without Driving, a national campaign led locally by Trailnet that invites participants to imagine what it’s like to rely on walking, biking, or transit for daily trips, and to experience firsthand the value of streets that work for everyone.
