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Council adopts TAP sidewalk ordinance; MoDOT’s I‑44 bridge package may include Selma Avenue pedestrian bridge
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance to use TAP funds for school-area sidewalks and heard that MoDOT’s I‑44 bridges package — planned for fiscal 2030 — may include the Selma Avenue pedestrian bridge but remains in early design.
The Webster Groves City Council on Sept. 2 approved final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) agreement that allows federal funds for sidewalk improvements near Hixson Middle School and Webster Groves High School (Project TAP‑4900). Council vote on the ordinance was recorded as affirmative by all members present.
City engineering staff also updated council on a separate Missouri Department of Transportation initiative. MoDOT is developing an I‑44 bridges construction package planned for fiscal year 2030 that may include the Selma Avenue pedestrian bridge. MoDOT’s project is in early planning and design phases; officials said they do not yet know which specific bridges will be included in the construction package.
Sanan (staff) said MoDOT has done an early listening session and suggested the council or residents could contact the state area engineer with design preferences. Council members recommended coordinated outreach to the city’s state senator and representative to press for inclusion or community-sensitive design features. Sanan said he would notify MoDOT’s area engineer of requests for enhanced pedestrian treatments and will share contact information for public comment.
Council members also discussed financing: the city’s commitment to the bridge/related improvements was discussed as a pay‑as‑you‑go model with a notional city participation figure of roughly $400,000 to be accommodated in future capital schedules. Sanan said the city will consider reserve planning and budget timing as the state process clarifies project scope and timing.
Related items on the agenda included first/second readings of maintenance-agreement authority with St. Louis County for the Big Bend Boulevard / Crossroads Business District project and an MSD easement agreement for a sanitary relief project; council handled those as readings and consent agenda items during the meeting.
