Online Survey Results: Appendix TWO
Online Survey Results: Appendix TWO
Online Survey Results: Appendix TWO
Count Percentage
Ever y day ( A1)
28 35. 00%
A f ew t i mes a week ( A2) 23 28. 75%
A f ew t i mes a mont h ( A3) 16 20. 00%
A f ew t i mes a year ( A4) 3 3. 75%
Never ( A5)
0 0. 00%
No answer
6 7. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 4 5. 00%
5. How of t en do you do t he f ol l owi ng on West Fl or i ssant Avenue i n Del l wood
and Fer guson?
[ Wal k]
Answer
Count Percentage
Ever y day ( A1)
5 6. 25%
A f ew t i mes a week ( A2) 1 1. 25%
A f ew t i mes a mont h ( A3) 9 11. 25%
A f ew t i mes a year ( A4) 12 15. 00%
Never ( A5)
37 46. 25%
No answer
12 15. 00%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 4 5. 00%
5. How of t en do you do t he f ol l owi ng on West Fl or i ssant Avenue i n Del l wood
and Fer guson?
[ Take t he bus]
Answer
Count Percentage
Ever y day ( A1)
4 5. 00%
A f ew t i mes a week ( A2) 2 2. 50%
A f ew t i mes a mont h ( A3) 1 1. 25%
A f ew t i mes a year ( A4) 3 3. 75%
Never ( A5)
49 61. 25%
No answer 17 21 25%
5. How of t en do you do t he f ol l owi ng on West Fl or i ssant Avenue i n Del l wood
and Fer guson?
[ Bi ke]
Answer
Count Percentage
Ever y day ( A1)
3 3. 75%
A f ew t i mes a week ( A2) 2 2. 50%
A f ew t i mes a mont h ( A3) 1 1. 25%
A f ew t i mes a year ( A4) 4 5. 00%
Never ( A5)
48 60. 00%
No answer
18 22. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 4 5. 00%
5. How of t en do you do t he f ol l owi ng on West Fl or i ssant Avenue i n Del l wood
and Fer guson?
[ Car pool ]
Answer
Count Percentage
Ever y day ( A1)
2 2. 50%
A f ew t i mes a week ( A2) 0 0. 00%
A f ew t i mes a mont h ( A3) 4 5. 00%
A f ew t i mes a year ( A4) 5 6. 25%
Never ( A5)
46 57. 50%
No answer
19 23. 75%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 4 5. 00%
7. Pl ease r at e t he ease of wal ki ng bet ween dest i nat i ons.
[ Response]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y Easy ( A1) 1 1. 25%
Easy ( A2) 3 3. 75%
Medi um( A3) 24 30. 00%
Har d ( A4) 12 15. 00%
Ver y Har d ( A5) 11 13. 75%
No answer 18 22. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 11 13. 75%
8. Have you obser ved or exper i enced any t r af f i c and saf et y i ssues?
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9. How i mpor t ant ar e t hese i ssues t o
you? [ Response]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 43 53. 75%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A2) 16 20. 00%
Not Ver y I mpor t ant ( A3) 3 3. 75%
Not At Al l I mpor t ant ( A4) 1 1. 25%
No answer 4 5. 00%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 13 16. 25%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st
of i mpor t ance.
[ A. Mor e t r ees and gr eener y]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 28 35. 00%
( A2) 11 13. 75%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 16 20. 00%
( A4) 0 0. 00%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 2 2. 50%
No answer 3 3. 75%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st
of i mpor t ance.
[ B. Bet t er l i ght i ng f or pedest r i ans]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 37 46. 25%
( A2) 17 21. 25%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 3 3. 75%
( A4) 0 0. 00%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 1 1. 25%
No answer 2 2. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st
of i mpor t ance.
[ C. " Hangout s" and pl aces wher e i t i s easy t o bump i nt o and vi si t
wi t h f r i ends]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 11 13. 75%
( A2) 9 11. 25%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 16 20. 00%
( A4) 5 6. 25%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 16 20. 00%
No answer 3 3. 75%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
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13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st accor di ng t o
l evel
of i mpor t ance.
[ D. Bet t er si dewal ks and wal ki ng pat hs]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 41 51. 25%
( A2) 15 18. 75%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 2 2. 50%
( A4) 0 0. 00%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 0 0. 00%
No answer 2 2. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st accor di ng t o
l evel
of i mpor t ance.
[ E. Saf er ways t o get ar ound by bi ke]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 25 31. 25%
( A2) 16 20. 00%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 12 15. 00%
( A4) 0 0. 00%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 5 6. 25%
No answer 2 2. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st
of i mpor t ance.
[ F. Mor e shops you can wal k t o easi l y]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 26 32. 50%
( A2) 10 12. 50%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 19 23. 75%
( A4) 1 1. 25%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 2 2. 50%
No answer 2 2. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st accor di ng t o
l evel
of i mpor t ance.
[ G. Reduce noi se f r omt r af f i c]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 15 18. 75%
( A2) 13 16. 25%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 20 25. 00%
( A4) 4 5. 00%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 6 7. 50%
No answer 2 2. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
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13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st accor di ng t o
l evel
of i mpor t ance.
[ H. Mor e mai nt enance t o keep West Fl or i ssant cl ean and
gr een]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 45 56. 25%
( A2) 7 8. 75%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 4 5. 00%
( A4) 0 0. 00%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 1 1. 25%
No answer 3 3. 75%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st accor di ng t o
l evel
of i mpor t ance.
[ I . Mor e wal ki ng r out es f r omnei ghbor hoods t o West
Fl or i ssant ]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 22 27. 50%
( A2) 17 21. 25%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 10 12. 50%
( A4) 4 5. 00%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 2 2. 50%
No answer 5 6. 25%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
13. Sever al communi t y member s have i dent i f i ed a r ange of possi bl e
i mpr ovement s. Pl ease r at e each of t he i t ems on t hi s l i st accor di ng t o
l evel
of i mpor t ance.
[ J . Mor e housi ng choi ces such as apar t ment s cl ose t o
t r ansi t ]
Answer Count Percentage
Ver y I mpor t ant ( A1) 12 15. 00%
( A2) 7 8. 75%
Somewhat I mpor t ant ( A3) 9 11. 25%
( A4) 10 12. 50%
Not I mpor t ant ( A5) 16 20. 00%
No answer 6 7. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
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Answer Count Percentage
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Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ A. Heal t h cl i ni cs]
Need mor e ( A1)
23 28. 75%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 16 20. 00%
Need l ess ( A3)
3 3. 75%
No answer
18 22. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ B. Pr i mar y car e doct or s]
Need mor e ( A1)
29 36. 25%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 12 15. 00%
Need l ess ( A3)
2 2. 50%
No answer
17 21. 25%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ C. Dent i st s]
Need mor e ( A1)
26 32. 50%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 16 20. 00%
Need l ess ( A3)
2 2. 50%
No answer
16 20. 00%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ D. Fi t ness cent er s]
Need mor e ( A1)
32 40. 00%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 14 17. 50%
Need l ess ( A3)
0 0. 00%
No answer
14 17. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ E. Li br ar i es]
Need mor e ( A1)
33 41. 25%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 10 12. 50%
Need l ess ( A3)
1 1. 25%
No answer
16 20. 00%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
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Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ F. Communi t y Gar dens]
Need mor e ( A1)
34 42. 50%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 6 7. 50%
Need l ess ( A3)
1 1. 25%
No answer
19 23. 75%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ G. Mi cr o Br ewer i es]
Need mor e ( A1)
26 32. 50%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 7 8. 75%
Need l ess ( A3)
8 10. 00%
No answer
19 23. 75%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ H. Ci nemas]
Need mor e ( A1)
34 42. 50%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 8 10. 00%
Need l ess ( A3)
3 3. 75%
No answer
15 18. 75%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ I . Har dwar e st or es]
Need mor e ( A1)
29 36. 25%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 16 20. 00%
Need l ess ( A3)
1 1. 25%
No answer
14 17. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ J . Or gani c f ood gr ocer s]
Need mor e ( A1)
35 43. 75%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 7 8. 75%
Need l ess ( A3)
2 2. 50%
No answer
16 20. 00%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
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Answer Count Percentage
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Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ K. I ce cr eamshops]
Need mor e ( A1)
30 37. 50%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 13 16. 25%
Need l ess ( A3)
0 0. 00%
No answer
17 21. 25%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ L. Cof f ee shops]
Need mor e ( A1)
34 42. 50%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 11 13. 75%
Need l ess ( A3)
2 2. 50%
No answer
13 16. 25%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ M. Pi zza par l or s]
Need mor e ( A1)
25 31. 25%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 17 21. 25%
Need l ess ( A3)
4 5. 00%
No answer
14 17. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ N. Bar becue r est aur ant s]
Need mor e ( A1)
15 18. 75%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 22 27. 50%
Need l ess ( A3)
6 7. 50%
No answer
17 21. 25%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ O. Donut shops]
Need mor e ( A1)
17 21. 25%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 28 35. 00%
Need l ess ( A3)
1 1. 25%
No answer
14 17. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
Answer Count Percentage
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ P. Buf f et st yl e r est aur ant s]
Need mor e ( A1)
15 18. 75%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 25 31. 25%
Need l ess ( A3)
6 7. 50%
No answer
14 17. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ Q. Fast f ood r est aur ant s]
Need mor e ( A1)
9 11. 25%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 20 25. 00%
Need l ess ( A3)
18 22. 50%
No answer
13 16. 25%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
15. Do you t hi nk West Fl or i ssant Avenue needs mor e or l ess of t he
f ol l owi ng? [ R. Gas St at i ons]
Need mor e ( A1)
5 6. 25%
J ust r i ght as i t i s ( A2) 26 32. 50%
Need l ess ( A3)
15 18. 75%
No answer
14 17. 50%
Not compl et ed or Not di spl ayed 20 25. 00%
18. What i s your gender ?
19. What age cat egor y descr i bes you best ?
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Open Ended Questions:
6. What are your overall impressions of West Florissant Avenue-
A street with much potential but little cohesion! Any open or under utilized buildings...needs to have planned
development with quality retail options.
Another area in the north that is completely ignored by developers. An area with few jobs, low income, and very
slow buses. Very little civic money seems to be spend on roads and sidewalks, and when it is spent, does not
address the specific needs of the community, but follows models used in other areas of the county that are white
and middle class predominantly.
As is stated, it has "a wide variety of character", good and bad. Overall though, a good portion of it seems run down
and depressing.
As it is now, I avoid it at all costs. Congestion is bad, especially at 270 interchange. Run down, depressing, blight.
Broken up. No continuity. Too much concrete/asphalt in many areas. Definite need of beautification and
pedestrian friendly look and feel.
busy street
Commercial business and vehicle avenue.
Could be cleaner and better maintained. The section near Buzz Westfall and Emerson has the best design.
Crowded
Dangerous, difficult to navigate in and or out of businesses. Finding a business or location is difficult due to
confusing signage of streets, businesses and the generak decay of the thouroghfare. Currently the image of West
Florissant is one that projects low quality of businesses in general.
Delapidated and uninviting
Has some good businesses. Needs better property maintenance, both residential and commercial.
I believe that the area is poorly maintained and lacks charm and character. There are so many empty businesses
and trash in the area. The quality of businesses is also poor.
I have been going up and down the road my whole life,67 years.The only improvement I have seen is it is wider so
there is more room for potholes.
I like the green space along the residential portion of the corridor. The commercial area looks cluttered.
It gets a little crowded and bogged down near the intersection of Chambers and West Florissant.
West Florissant is sometimes referred to as the land of lights because of all the stop lights (as compared to Halls
Ferry or Lewis and Clark), and to be avoided if you want to get some place on time. Even with Halls Ferry curving
around to West Florissant, you still get there quicker by taking J ennings Rd or Lucas and Hunt from West Florissant
to Halls Ferry and taking that back to West Florissant, because of all the stop lights!
There are definitely lights needed at J ennings Rd., Lucas and Hunt, Chambers and Pershall. But all the others are a
bit much.
I've lived in the area and traveled this street for over 40 years. I'm happy to see an interest in upgrading it,
especially since Buzz Westfall Plaza has been redeveloped, and new businesses are moving in.
It has advantages but could some sprucing up, pot holes fixed. It is a great through fare for me.
It is a run down area in need of a rejuvination.
It is high crime and unsafe. I avoid it when driving. It used to be very nice. The businesses now reflect the
deterioration (pay day loan companies, etc.)Crime statistics, especially with shootings, bear out my feelings about it
being unsafe, especially in Dellwood.
It is not pedestrian friendly at all. Not for walkers, bikers, or bus takers. The mix use of commercial is a mess.
It is ugly.
It looks like a lot of 3rd hand business that are not inviting. I use to shop at Schuncks a lot but now I only go to
Walgreens a few times.
It needs improvement. Beautify subdivision entrances make bussiness district more pedestrian freindly like
downtown ferguson or the loop.
IT NEEDS SPRUCING UP,AND RECOGNIZABLE NAMED STORES, RESTURANTS,GREAT CLIPS FOR HAIR ,
ETC.
It's outdated and needs a make over with consistancy. This includes homes and retail strips
Mostly traffic-choked and unpleasant in appearance, except for a few stretches of green space.
Needs more enticing businesses and restaurants and nicer landscaping between Chambers and Ferguson Ave.
Lots of traffic in some areas. We usually travel only the areas between New Halls Ferry and Lucas & Hunt.
Needs property maintenance
Has some good businesses.
No bike lanes, very congested.
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Not a very inviting area to anyone who does not have to use the corridor. Congested because of the lack of
recognizable exits/entry ways into the businesses on the corridor. Poor lighting,
not easy to walk anywhere along the route.
Not very attractive. Even the street areas of the residental parts are not looking nice. The trees have been
removed and not replaced.
Ran Down.
Residential area looks pleasant, commercial area looks like junk.
Right now it's junk. Surface is not maintained and traffic at the 270 intersection is unbearable often.
Closed and/or boarded up businesses and vacant structures litter the sides. It's awful.
Run down area
Run down, dirty, high vacancy
Run down, vacant businesses, congested traffic, dirty
Seems like quite a few empty lots and stores. Some locations change hands frequently. Some have been there for
a long time. The residential areas look ok, but the business areas need help.
so uneven all up and down Floeissant AVE.
South commercial area is one of the most unattractive roads in the St. Louis area
Green residential area is a welcome break from the rest of W. Florissant
North commercial area near I-270 is congested.
I've lived in Ferguson about 20 years and could not tell you what 75%, maybe more, of the businesses are because
it is too dangerous to walk or bicycle, and car speeds are too high, in order to observe what businesses are on the
sides of the road.
street in poor condition
Tacky, near ghetto look
The business sections of the road are unattractive with no definite boundary
between street and sidewalk, and no definite entrances to parking lots.
the majority of west flor is not apprealing and is starting to look very very blighted.
there needs to be more curb appeal and revalution of the ttype of business. No more liquor stores and beauty
supply , barber shops or slalons.
we need
The parts in Dellwood and the Southern part in Ferguson looks run down. Run-down strip malls, nail and hair
salons everywhere, even the nicer and newer part in Dellwood looks terrible because its all pay-day loan and cash
for gold type places. It's not very inviting, nor does it have businesses that draws me to shop there. The part in
Southern Ferguson near the J ennings border has no curbs, no grass, it looks like the streets just run all the way to
the businesses. Very urban looking, very unappealing. Also no real businesses that I would want to shop at.
There is an awful lot going on. It's hard not to be distracted. Many drivers don't seem to be following safe driving
practices.
There is too much traffic which makes it difficult to access my home. I have also notice many of the business are
closing or relocating. Those that remain seem to keep their building in poor conditions. Also, there is an increase in
liquor stores which is not appealing to individuals who lie or may want to relocate to the area.
There needs to be better design continuity in the commercial district.
Too congested...need more space and more curb appeal to attract people.
too crowded
Too many run down commercial properties along West Florissant, mainly in Delwood.
Too much traffic.
Trashy
ugly and old.
Unattractive, rundown,blighted
Vacant
Very busy and a tremendous amount of accidents at West Florissant and Pershall Rd.
Very busy and unwelcoming to pedestrians and bicycles.
Very busy street. Lots of traffic. Lots of stoplights the closer you get to 270. So many that it borders on ridiculous.
Very busy. Car traffic moves very quickly, so quickly that sometimes it's hard to turn onto and off of W. Florissant.
After winter every year, sections of W. Flo between Kappel and Northwinds Dr. cave in. Overall, it is just a very very
busy street.
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West Florissant Avenue should have a code for the building along this street. Also there should be a safe walking
path along West Florissant Ave.
West Florissant is very busy with traffice moving day & night. It is a major active street and that does not need a
bike route - it is just too many things going on for motorists.
Please explain any traffic and safety issues you have observed or experienced.
As you approach Sam's and Walmart traffic can be extremely congested.
At the 270 interchange, Pershall area, there is a lot of congestion. It seems like a lot of it is because there are so
many streets to turn onto, so close to the 270 ramp.
Bicycling is dangerous because of curbs right next to traffic lanes.
Cars coming onto West Florissant from side streets and pedestrians running to catch the bus present safety
hazards.
Chambers and W. Florissant is really congested. People fly through the yellow lights. It might be good for the lights
to all be synchronized.
Congestion and poor visibility at Chambers and West Florissant. Chambers southbound to West Florissant is okay
but Chambers northbound to West Florissant has very poor visibility. I think there may be a slight hill there and the
lanes seem to narrow there, especially the left turn lane onto West Florissant.
could use better cross walk at chamber west florissant intersection.
Crashes. Cars not sstaying in their lane when they turn the corner. Cars not giving the right of way to other cars.
Pedestrians running in front of cars. Bus stop not in the best location.
Drivers trying to speed or make turns too quickly, or beat the red lights. Also, the I-270 interchange frequently gets
backed up, and then the whole road does, back as far as Wal-Mart.
Getting in and out of the gas station on the corner is hectic to say the least.
Heavy traffic, especially between Chambers and I-270. Experienced a minor fender bender near Walmart when the
car behind us hit our brother's car.
I have seen several vehicle accidents
I saw a person almost get hit crossing the street on Chambers. Traffic is too fast there.
If you are walking the light is not long enough to cross the street, plus there are yeild lanes and laeft turn lanes onto
West Florisssant and Chambers. In addition, there are business parking areas which drivers are comeing anf
going. It is a very busy intersection all the time - day & night. You have you life i your hands when you cross the
streets!
Illegal turns and crashes at the intersection.
It is very difficult to commute on west florissant especially when trying to enter hgwy 270 and at the intersection
where walmart is located.
It seems like they are always working on the street. one or two lanes are closed for repairs or utility work. I haven't
seen safety issues except that the number of cars on the road might present a hazard.
I've witnessed accidents and have seen my share of people running lights or getting caught in intersections.
Mostly people being impatient. Trying to make that left turn even when the car in front of them is barely clearing the
intersection instead of waiting for the next light. This is especially bad at West Florissant and 270.
Much congestion during rush hour, especially approaching the Chambers Rd intersection and approaching the Hwy
270 intersection.
no side walk and side walk on blocks
Once w
People generally drive like idiots on this road. At left turn yield intersections, people turn without adequate space or
time. (Ferguson Ave and West Florissant.) I have had people drive into oncoming traffic lanes to make a left (from
WF to Ferg Ave) because they did not want to wait.
people not using crosswalks exits from various lots are sometimes precarious
People will cross the street at any point paying no attention to the crosswalks as they now are, which are poorly
designed.
Speeding and people turning every which way in and out of all of the businesses near Chambers. You'll be driving
straight and see quick left turns, right turns, crazy lane changes all at the same time. It is sometimes like an
obstacle course.
Speeding, people running across the street in front of oncoming traffic
Speeding. Running lights. Traffic backing up into intersections on the section closer to 270. Several close
encounters at Chambers and West Florissant.
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St. Louis hates pedestrians. The sidewalks in most areas are non-existent or under-capacity and not generally well-
maintained. It is no surprise to me that Chambers and Florissant have a high rate of accidents. This is an
intersection with a high demand for buses and that often involves running across the street against the light to make
a transfer connection. Moreover, during the winter in all parts of the city and county snowplows push all the snow
onto the sidewalks, forcing pedestrians out in to the street. Since these areas have fewer cars per person than say,
Creve Couer, perhaps more attention should be given to pedestrians and public transit riders-- improved sidewalk
care, better lighting, more trash cans, and available public toilets. If you hang out on Chambers road you will see
women with small children walking dangerously close to traffic because there are no sidewalks or they are in bad
repair. You will see people in wheelchairs rolling up the street in traffic. To get from Chambers and North Florissant
by bus to a Metrolink and get to an area that has jobs, it is at least an hour long trip. There is really something
wrong with that. There are too many people in my neighborhood that have to get up at 5, leave at 6, to get to a job
that starts at 8:30 in Earth City or other counties. These are your minimum wage workers. These are the people
that need your attention the most. You should be out in the streets talking to people to conduct this survey. Not just
having it on line.
street in poor condition. people crossing in front of traffic
the flow on saturdays is horrible and the toll rowing is a MAJ OR issue.. there are kids asking for money and is very
scary because of safety and avoiding hitting children or those in the middle of road
The traffic bottle neck at Sams and Walmart heading toward I-270 in the evening and weekends.
Traffic at Chambers squeezing through yellow/red. have to be on alert. Also pedestrians not using provided
crosswalks.
Traffic backs up a lot going north to 270. It sometimes backs up a mile to Hudson.
Traffic backups during rush hour. Pedestrians crossing inappropriately.
Traffic Issues: When in the turning lane from West Florissant unto Chambers coming from Ferguson the side street
from the opposite side when the car turn sometimes no one yield and cars almost run into each other.
Traffic snarls often. I'm amazed at his well police are able to keep things moving.
Additionally, pedestrians just try to cross anywhere they want and don't really seem to be in any rush to avoid a
catastrophe.
Yes I was in a car accident at chambers, and halls ferry . Car jumped from the turning lane into my lane decided he
did not want to turn right. Horrible!
14. In addition to the items above, would you suggest any other improvements
A Exercise gym.
Better lights where people feel safe
Better Police Protection by St. Louis County
Better, wider roadway
Creating a business group or chamber that focuses on Florissant.
dining outside
I'd like to see more benches and trash receptacles near the shops and areas of business.
Improve Dellwood park!
Improved ways for police to monitor traffic laws.
Infrastructure Improvements, facade and parking lot improvements
Invest in community owned co-ops. Get the welfare and low income public OFF the Wal-Mart "nipple". Our money
should stay local. Give these communities something to invest in!
microbrewery and coffee shop
Most of all SAFETY.
none
overall improvement of the community
Please set aside money to fill the potholes earlier in the year.
Safer and more pedestrian crossing areas.
There is a major need to adress lighting issues throughout the residentual neighborhoods just off of West Florissant.
they are covered.
Trash Cans at the major intersections, facing traffic, to cut back on motorists throwing trash into the streets.
Upgrade shopping mall with an anchor like Macy's.
Utilizing sustainable enery as a component of the project.
While I would like to see more trees and greenery, I work for the City of J ennings and know the difficulty of
maintaining landscaped islands. It has been a real problem for us.
will love to see the improvements happen.
16. Please identify any other goods and services you'd like to see on West Florissant Avenue.
Banks
Bar and Grill, Family Restaurants,
Better Resturants and Specialty Shops
Community center, parks basketball courts.
Community owned businesses- co-op food stores, child care, gardens, programs for people to own chickens and
have their own eggs, and clubs for teens to go to. inluding music and dance classes and contests, and other
activities.
Dierbergs
Dierbergs, Long J ohn Silvers
dine in restaurant chains
Dry Cleaners and outdoor market.
Financial Services
grocery store
I would like to see more variety of businesses including those that are considered fine dining and higher end stores.
I would not like to see anymore gas stations or liquor stores.
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Kohl's type store
LESS HAIR SHOPS
Less Payday loans & auto supply stores.
like i said we need get there give our services.
more specialty shops
Mostly just no more convenience/gas places or fast food, pay day loan outfits or used car dealers.
No.
None
None
Sit down restaurant (not necessarily buffet)
Sporting Goods
Squeeze in a Trader J oe's. Another St Louis Bread Co. Many of the chains write off North Counthy as a location for
their businesses, We would like an opportunity to buy their products and services. but not if they are unwilling to
invest in our community and generate tax revenue in our municipalities.
Trader J oe's, STL Bread Co, Starbucks, Full service restaurants (including breakfast), pet supply (NOT pet sales),
park areas
Updated recreational facility
Upgraded shopping malls with anchor like Macy's.
UPS Store
We need a gym. The only one I know of is at the YMCA and maybe Dellwood Rec.
17. Do you have any other comments you would like to add regarding West Florissant Avenue-
As a commercial strip, can never replace downtown Ferguson, but it has its purposes.
General over all sprucing up.
Glad you are doing this!
Happy to know something is being done to improve the face of West Florissant
i love livening here. so let get start.thank you
I think it is a project way over due. Also, I feel the project should as environmentaly friendly as possible. In fact it
should be designed with LEED standards a primary concern. The money that would be saved could further the
project beyound projected limits.
I wish I had heard about this sooner. Kudos to the Ferguson Times for keeping residents informed.
I would like a left turn signal for Stein road, both ways.
I wouldn't bother trying to add a bicycle lane.Too many cars.
It will be very important that the municipalities, St. Louis County and any other regional entities are involved
throughout the entire process.
I've made enough comments.
NEW Halls Ferry to 270 to West Florrisant prime area
Please don't add any more traffic signals. It backs up enough already. Thank you.
positive enhancement!!!!!!!
Thanks for providing this opportunity to express our opinions.
This is a great chance to show how well we can do to address existing issues. They are doing a great job of rehab
in downtown Ferguson. This should eclipse that effort.
This is a very dificult task and I appreciate that Ferguson, Dellwood, St. Louis County and East West Gateway are
doing this. Thank you
This website dose not discuss the issue of funding this project or the time frame for anything actually getting started.
Wanting to see West Florissant to be an attractive place to commute on.
Whatever is done needs to be properly maintained!! An example is Salisbury Street in STL...weeds have overtaken
the nice tree cutouts in the new sidewalks. They improved the street and then walked away from it.