In 2023, Board Bill #120 (City Ordinance 71650) was signed, dedicating $40 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to improve transportation infrastructure in the City of St. Louis. The ordinance presents a historic opportunity, but its expedited timeline demands efficient and effective efforts. On December 31, 2024, the deadline was reached where ARPA funding had to be allocated to specific projects. Now, the allocated funding must be spent by December 31, 2026.
City Ordinance 71650 funds are dedicated to infrastructure changes, traffic calming, paving and striping, and ADA accessibility improvements. Through this process, Trailnet is tracking the planning, design, and construction of these funded projects, thus advocating for changes that are as protective and equitable as possible for all users.
Trailnet is also continuing active education and engagement with communities on what Ordinance 71650 entails, particularly how funding may be used to benefit those with greatest need