Section 106 Public Outreach 

Bi-State Development, which operates Metro Transit, has an ongoing mission to Improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region by delivering excellent public services and dynamic regional solutions. In order to accomplish this goal, BSD continually improves and maintains the Metro Transit bus and rail systems for the safety and comfort of our customers and team members and to protect the investment made by regional taxpayers.

Bi-State Development, in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is planning to implement the projects listed below. The FTA Region VII office is considering providing grant assistance with federal funds for these projects. In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470f) and its implementing regulation, 36 CFR Part 800, the FTA is initiating consultation with the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Missouri SHPO) and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (Illinois SHPO), interested parties and the public for these projects. For more information on the Section 106 Consultation Process, please see the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) document: “A Citizen’s Guide to Section 106”. 

Bi-State Development is soliciting public comment on any impacts the proposed projects listed below may have on surrounding historic, cultural or archeological sites. 

Please submit your comments or feedback by email to Engineering@MetroStLouis.org or to Tim Nittler, Senior Director of Capital Projects, at 314.982.1306. 


Current Projects Open for Public Comment

Eads Bridge Repairs – Approaches, Arcades and Spans

Project Description

Eads Bridge and its approaches have a total length of 4,515-ft, which includes the 5 distinct sections of the bridge: West Approach, West Arcade, River Span, East Arcade and East Approach.  In general, the project will include activities to repair and preserve all sections of the bridge.  Work on the West Approach, West Arcade and East Arcade include the following: Brick Tuckpointing; Sandstone Tuckpointing; Brick Replacement; Stone Replacement / Re-Facing; Wall Crack Repair — to correct deficiencies caused by differential expansion/contraction; Repair Steel Lintel Beams at West Stairwell;  Remove wooden shed & other debris from West Stairwell;  Replace windows and other brick in-filled windows on West Stairwell with Brick In-fill;  Concrete Repair; Clean & Paint Second St Bridge (bottom flanges);  Remove bird waste & Install bird controls under Clamorgan Alley Bridge; Remove loose concrete from North entrance to abandoned walkway.  Work on the river span include minor structural repair items since the entire river span underwent extensive rehabilitation from 2010 to 2012.  The work includes repairs to structural elements such as bearing bolts, rivets, flanges, link plates, minor painting and other items noted in the inspection report.  The East Approach is in relatively good condition; however the painting system and steel deck girders show some deficiencies, which will be addressed as part of the project.

This project is needed to improve the structural condition of the Eads bridge and reduce safety risks. The Eads Bridge is a historical monument still in use after 150-yrs and requires continual. The previous bridge rehabilitation project completed in 2016 for the main river spans (1,627-ft) significantly improved the structural condition ratings in these main river spans to an adequate level as a minimum, and in most cases, very good levels. However, the condition ratings of masonry components in the Arcades and Approaches remain marginal due to continued deterioration from age, weather exposure, and uncontrolled drainage.

Location of Eads Bridge

Eads Bridge Western Limits – 38.629639, -90.185678

Eads Bridge Eastern Limits – 38.627912, -90.170120

Date Posted: November 8, 2024

Comment Period Ends: December 7, 2024

 

Project Description

This project consists of making improvements to several bus stops in Illinois, including adding concrete pads, shelters and sidewalk improvements in each area, and considering new stop locations to better serve customers. The bus stop locations identified for improvements are

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13038         3502/08      OLD CAMP JACKSON @ RANGE WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12219         3501           4711 MAIN WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
16425         3502           PARIS @ CAMP JACKSON SB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12985         3502/08      OLD CAMP JACKSON @ RANGE EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12072         3512 WEST US-50 @ OLD COLLINSVILLE WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
15715         3501 A STREET @ ILLINOIS WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12212         3501           MAIN @ 36TH STREET WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13172         3501           STATE @ 83RD STREET WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
14283         3512           GREEN MOUNT @ CENTRAL PARK SB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
16424         3502           RANGE @ CAHOKIA HIGH EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
11303         3516           ILLINOIS @ FULLERTON SB

 

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12690         3504           BOND @ 13TH STREET WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
16455         3504           16TH STREET @ CENTRAL SB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13075         3502/03      8TH STREET @ MARKET NB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13205         3501           STATE @ POST PLACE WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13122         3501           STATE @ 57TH STREET EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13117         3501           STATE @ 51ST STREET EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
14150         3501           STATE @ 16TH STREET EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13096         3501           STATE @ WIMMER PLACE EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
16428         3502           PARIS @ DORIS SB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12216         3501           MAIN @ 42ND STREET WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
11267         3516           ILLINOIS @ B STREET NB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12974         3502           FALLING SPRINGS @ JEROME SB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
11609         3516           ILLINOIS @ LONGACRE SB

Stop_ID      Route #  Stop Name
11538         3515  MEMORIAL @ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MAIN ENTRANCE WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13128         3501           STATE @ TERRACE EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
15742         3501           WASHINGTON @ CHURCH EB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12144         3501           MAIN @ 15TH STREET SB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
15353         3514           NORTH BELT WEST @ MAIN WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12081         3501           ILLINOIS ROUTE 157 @ VIEUX CARRE NB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
14327         3512  REGENCY PARK @ SCHANTZ WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12068         3512           WEST US-50 @ AUTO COURT WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12170         3501,15,16 SCHEEL @ DOUGLAS WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
13197         3501           STATE @ 51ST STREET WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12231         3501           MAIN @ 64TH STREET WB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
12961         3502,03      8TH STREET @ MARKET SB

Stop_ID      Route #       Stop Name
16348         3514           BELLEVILLE CROSSING @ SHOPPING CENTER SB

 

Date Posted: November 6, 2024

Comment Period Ends: December 5, 2024

Please submit your comments or feedback about any of these projects to Engineering@MetroStLouis.org or to Tim Nittler, Senior Director of Capital Projects, at 314.982.1306.