Public Infrastructure Committee September 9, 2026

The City of St. Louis Public Infrastructure Committee met on September 9, 2026, to review and advance two key board bills related to public works and infrastructure improvements. Board Bill 34, concerning the installation of speed humps in the 4300 block of PTOAC, was amended to correct an exhibit and passed out of committee with a due pass recommendation. Board Bill 66, introduced by Alderman Michael Browning, authorized acceptance of federal grants for multiple transportation projects including the Cass Avenue multimodal corridor transformation, Kings Highway traffic signal upgrades, and a protected cycle track on Lindle Boulevard. The projects aim to improve pedestrian, cycling, and transit infrastructure with enhanced safety and accessibility features. Committee members discussed project locations, public engagement plans, and the selection process, emphasizing equity and multimodal transportation benefits. The committee passed Board Bill 66 with a due pass recommendation, enabling the city to proceed with federally funded improvements. No public comments opposed the bills, and the meeting concluded with announcements about streamlining the speed hump approval process.