Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee - March 18, 2026

The City of St. Louis Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee met on March 18, 2026, to discuss several agenda items including board bill 175 and resolution 197. Board bill 175 involved an easement agreement between the city and Amaran to lay power lines at the new PAP center, which will consolidate emergency services including police, fire, and EMS. The committee approved the bill to enable the start of underground electrical work. The meeting's primary procurement-related discussion centered on resolution 197, which addressed urgent safety improvements on Gravo Avenue, one of the city's most dangerous streets. The resolution proposed quick-build traffic calming infrastructure such as plastic delineators, water-filled barriers, and speed limit reductions to 25 mph to reduce pedestrian and cyclist fatalities. The committee heard extensive public testimony supporting the resolution, emphasizing the need for immediate action and funding allocation from the board capital budget. The city’s streets department traffic engineer discussed conceptual plans and the potential for this pilot project to inform future safety improvements. The committee adopted a committee substitute for resolution 197 and moved to pass it, signaling strong support for procurement and implementation of these safety measures.