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Committee members heard a presentation from Jordan (project presenter), with project manager Aaron and consultant Carrie on the study’s purpose, timeline and initial recommended alternatives. Jordan said the study covers the Route 47 corridor from Missouri 100 to I‑44, a 12.7‑mile corridor targeted for potential construction in fiscal year 2028. ‘‘This partnership is going to add essentially $12,000,000 to the project that we already have stated for fiscal year ’28,’’ Jordan said.

The committee was briefed on four high‑level cross‑section options under study: (1) four lanes (undivided/divided), (2) three lanes with a center two‑way left turn lane, (3) a two‑lane divided roadway with intermittent U‑turn or J‑turn provisions, and (4) retaining two lanes with widened shoulders. Presenters said the analysis uses peak‑hour traffic data and projections developed with MoDOT and East‑West Gateway. Aaron noted that a typical two‑lane undivided cross section can handle roughly 28,000 vehicles per day at a high level, while two‑lane divided and three‑lane sections offer more capacity because they reduce left‑turn conflicts.

Safety, right‑of‑way needs and costs were central to the discussion. Carrie said right‑of‑way acquisition is a major cost driver and that a four‑lane alternative would require substantially more takings than narrower sections. The presenters emphasized safety tradeoffs: a three‑lane section with a center turn lane typically improved safety versus existing conditions by giving turning vehicles a place to wait, while four lanes could reduce travel time but raise crash risk by increasing vehicle speeds and side‑impact opportunities.

The committee also reviewed intersection strategies. Jordan and the consultants described signalized and unsignalized treatments, roundabouts and alternative high‑capacity designs such as continuous flow intersections (CFI) and diverging diamonds. Jordan said a CFI at the 47/50 junction would meet projected traffic into 2050 with ‘‘very minimal right‑of‑way taking’’ compared with building a bypass alignment.

On funding and next steps, Darren (committee chair) reported that the City of Washington and Franklin County have executed an intergovernmental agreement to pursue a MoDOT 50/50 cost share for the first 4,000 feet south of the city limits. The committee discussed pursuing Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds after the 50/50 decision and also evaluating a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) application. Jordan said the STP local share would be 20 percent (approximately $1,200,000 of a $6,000,000 local share example) and the committee would discuss cost‑sharing splits between the city and county if the STP award is granted.

Committee direction and public outreach steps were recorded: the project team will hold a third Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting in August, then a public meeting to present refined alternatives. Jordan said the team will continue to coordinate with neighboring municipalities (Union and St. Clair) about potential cooperative applications. Darren read a letter of commitment into the record and said he signed it as chairman: ‘‘Washington Area Transportation Committee is in full support of the proposed Highway 47 improvements as presented at our last meeting.’’ He said the signed letter will accompany the 50/50 cost‑share application to MoDOT.

The committee also reviewed technical findings: projected 2024 and 2050 average daily traffic (ADT) figures across segments, pavement core results indicating areas needing 4–6 inch mill‑and‑fill work, spot speed studies showing drivers exceed posted limits in off‑peak hours, and frequent public input favoring narrower footprints with safety improvements. Presenters reiterated that peak‑hour (AM/PM) analyses drive capacity recommendations and that the PM peak is the corridor’s worst case.

The project team will continue conceptual design, refine cost estimates and right‑of‑way needs, incorporate public and CAG feedback, and pursue the sequence of funding steps: 50/50 cost share, STP application, and potential CMAQ submittal where applicable. A third CAG meeting is scheduled for August, followed by a public meeting to display alternatives.

The discussion closed with committee members encouraging outreach to other municipalities and cautioning that a bypass alignment would likely require additional partner commitments for funding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Washington Area Highway Transportation Committee Meeting 06/30/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Washington Area Highway Transportation Committee on June 30 reviewed a corridor study for Missouri Route 47 and agreed to support an application for a MoDOT 50/50 cost share while pursuing federal grants.","taxTitle","Washington, Franklin County, Missouri","taxId",58415,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6130387,"Committee approves minutes and adjourns; procedural votes recorded",4262,113000,4375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4&start=113&end=4375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4/thumbnail_113000.jpg","/articles/6130387/Washington/Franklin-County/Missouri/Committee-approves-minutes-and-adjourns-procedural-votes-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130387-409af0726579bb188ecaee6c0f46f6a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155125&Signature=HoJ7CA3NLZeYmYNqm9OyE2BwuYMgqRLHL3IL6GFF4TcwES3RTreJGR3dKtVIADWd~0Izk1cjJx3m1LPIvo3RY~UPy3rae-5tReIuVdchyYH63SMWDIBwUoqIp95u37I0ihtfFwoznK~WP7Vz-h86f9dqGJYmHUpHCHz1gVg9moPEc520PS4LDwubcfYHsv6pQAdYGORqLPlOhYfym9PhVcqjDn1k6EuT2YeQOb80ymi7rt-hUFqddMdhBZu~Ol4h-lUNONrDVYwQDbW6eJX6Rc5REkXoCSbusWwQxoCOy34d7wa3iu3xgpReaoczFXMVV5cbiuDTL9hdr0qC5HofWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the start of the June 30 session the Washington Area Highway Transportation Committee moved to approve the prior meeting minutes. A member offered ‘‘Motion to approve as presented,’’ a second was given and the chair called for the vote: ‘‘All those in favor, aye. Aye. Opposed? Thank you all. Minutes are approved.’’ The transcript does not record a roll‑call tally or names attached to the aye/oppose responses.

At the meeting’s close a member moved to adjourn. The chair called the vote and members responded ‘‘Aye,’’ and the meeting was adjourned. The transcript again records no roll‑call tally of individual votes.

No other formal ordinance or resolution votes were recorded during the session.","The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and later unanimously moved to adjourn; no detailed roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6130392,"Local transit providers report increased trips and volunteer growth",105,3909000,4014000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4&start=3909&end=4014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4/thumbnail_3909000.jpg","/articles/6130392/Washington/Franklin-County/Missouri/Local-transit-providers-report-increased-trips-and-volunteer-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130392-d04ebff2401b614f879f5a8d5086d3b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155125&Signature=hSoso6GTXx4Gn0CyZ~QdJxnxAx1Oo3DRmrwo~SIaXPZHlqRRTPVEUB1k4doz7BuBgwmcpKPiclR-IXgKsWmUF0FL8~oyo-ubz0i~jngLlpaY9L6tzybiPeIpD6wTGTzRbSLdE5ceq6hE1gkTwqSkK6oXkXii7DT2YlFYzRXxXvigePD9HTPDWc0UBtYa3UFEXw8k8NwT9rbDX0PBpNBACaeym15~WQOPfAhldHMCFnCJFTvm3~8~oe0AXhmDFPw6xnYX1UIp~~tf8PwzT-I4aE1JMzBG2Ammb5pMBkedXOyRBznfwmgWI45kGG6Ooqt3bamG1JBoYqVYnGX8ehbx6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of local transportation providers updated the committee on service changes and demand.

Taylor, representing Easy Mo (Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation), said the agency recently relocated to Union and has seen almost double the number of walk‑ins in the month since opening the new office. Taylor also reported seven active volunteers with three more pending and said the office is closed July 1–4 for an annual staff reset.

Megan, reporting on intercity service (OATS), said the inner‑city medical route to St. Louis is operating nearly every day and provided 18 trips in the month reported, not counting return trips. She said rides generally cost $10 each way under the current grant arrangement and that the service remains door‑to‑door while demand is manageable.

Both providers said they continue to accept volunteers and will adjust operations if demand requires consolidated pickup locations. Committee members thanked the providers and noted the local service supports residents’ access to specialty medical appointments and other key destinations.","Easy Mo and OATS representatives reported increased walk‑ins at a new Union location, seven volunteers added to one program, and nearly daily inner‑city medical trips to St. Louis at $10 each way",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6130397,"Sales tax renewal committee favors placing transportation and capital taxes on April 2026 ballot",220,4131000,4351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4&start=4131&end=4351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4/thumbnail_4131000.jpg","/articles/6130397/Washington/Franklin-County/Missouri/Sales-tax-renewal-committee-favors-placing-transportation-and-capital-taxes-on-April-2026-ballot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130397-deb1647f2a2d9d8f02c0b03a14dbfa64/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155125&Signature=bgb9SoJe9BIbUds89GEc16gaeAqhhRJrG-GY~zTBtNjLBqAShNqZkIaTjL2y1EGvIm3L7dxATZaEuW~gEPR~rhGmS0Y1QSaJfjmUctjtuCUgBHmCGT6VvHCjLD6aE2DhMmpCQvtnWyRht-c8ct2ehnoOUVdLKDrzaje9W8Cyg180iFuIn1zwW1zac-xWQO3Df3cjNiMDL~iXQLxgN2EJCU4nopS3jSatlEtPnwa6U7PYkMvx6JUyuTn-y-SKsLkbmSBwbf9LYLh5Ppvm5YJ9sPlc2Fa6x7RN2KbBe37fTuu~7oQdI13LdohbBSrMYoSAGRs1z6uPByC04rGdbOpv9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members reported on the sales tax renewal effort and discussed timing for placing two measures before voters: the capital improvements sales tax that sunsets in 2026 and the half‑cent transportation sales tax.

A committee representative said the group met earlier in the month and, at the first meeting, ‘‘discussed the importance of putting both sales tax on the ballot for April 2026,’’ because that timing would coincide with a mayoral election and the capital improvements renewal. The committee scheduled a follow‑up meeting for July 11 and intends to review emergency response needs and smaller park projects at that session. A larger meeting in September will focus on transportation priorities and public outreach.

Committee members discussed whether the committee should formally endorse a ballot placement; Sandy Lucy, who chairs the committee, said a recommendation could be appropriate later in the process but that it was too early to take a formal endorsement. A member noted the half‑cent transportation sales tax has generated roughly $38,000,000 since inception in 2005 and said that funding is critical to local road and intersection work.

The committee will continue public meetings and solicit presentations from emergency services and park project proponents. No formal vote to place measures on the ballot was recorded at the June 30 meeting.","The committee discussed timing for renewing the capital improvements sales tax and the half‑cent transportation tax and preliminarily favored asking voters in April 2026; committee will hear emergency service needs at upcoming meeting",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6130402,"Old Highway 100 closed after 400‑foot slide; geotechnical analysis underway",95,3768000,3863000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4&start=3768&end=3863","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5736795-09a7d244470317c7994063e3c4a5b7c4/thumbnail_3768000.jpg","/articles/6130402/Washington/Franklin-County/Missouri/Old-Highway-100-closed-after-400foot-slide-geotechnical-analysis-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130402-c9de5601d5d9a117dca43b54496ca229/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155125&Signature=YcESSoCBdJj9Pa64JmqDVDnUkUSr9y~ezIrGhltYDieYXQ5uC03Hk9yDFLv30plpeEeuCttMury91zrTs-iq59GIBf4qKDnPDaaLLFVKzjTRRTFtzv~ytAlZGWQeJelkDR76mYpep~EvCehCyjAW8St2tJUnGUrhOV9QmFqjNpRQLlFIZejvydhT-l5XZ7hUoq7SlJEPh0PcI0LMNBHtmPJCjs-eI9KX0jAxgQ3Wig82ZaUqtlGMUE5vmxBITdmU2Gcq-pZQDnKsPV44sobjIUdrVnoqjaofV7zOaxKMD~TVaxhGk2aRz-mQuMX88bSc2w6zv5kk2Hm7uh8TDS6HuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin County engineers told the Washington Area Highway Transportation Committee on June 30 that Old Highway 100 remains closed after a slope failure affecting roughly a 400‑foot section near the Old Seaco parking area.

Jim, reporting for the county, said geotechnical crews cored more than 90 feet in one location and more than 100 feet in another to evaluate subsurface materials. ‘‘They cored down over 100 feet in an area, over 90 feet in another area. And it's silt sand, and just debris,’’ Jim said. County staff said geoengineers currently are analyzing shear strength and settlement data and will deliver recommendations ‘‘any day’’.

Committee members requested rapid review and offered letter support for remediation if needed. Jim said the slide is close to the bridge but not the same failure that occurred up the hill; the slide area is ‘‘right in front of the parking lot at the Old Seaco’’ facility. The county will share the geotechnical report when it is complete and said stabilization options will follow the engineers’ recommendations.

No construction contract or funding source was announced during the meeting. The committee asked county staff to provide any assistance or formal letters the county requests as the study and repair plan proceed.","County engineers reported a slide affecting about 400 feet of Old Highway 100; cores to greater than 90 feet show silts and sands and a geo‑engineering report is expected soon","actionData","errors"]

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Panel advances Missouri 47 corridor study, seeks 50/50 cost share and federal grants

Committee approves minutes and adjourns; procedural votes recorded

Local transit providers report increased trips and volunteer growth

Sales tax renewal committee favors placing transportation and capital taxes on April 2026 ballot

Old Highway 100 closed after 400‑foot slide; geotechnical analysis underway