During the Metro South Study, several technical reports will be produced. Each time a report is published, you will be able to view it at this site and give us your comments. Your input will help the study team as they develop and evaluate potential light-rail alternatives.

If you are unable to open the reports or if you prefer to read hard copies, you can visit one of several information sites we have established in the study area and read the information there. Please keep in mind that if you go to one of the sites, you will not be able to take the reports with you.

When reading the reports, you might not understand some of the technical words. To help you, we have compiled a glossary of terms. This will help you better understand transit planning terminology.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Vol I - Table of Contents - 137 KB
Vol I - Executive Summary - 60 KB
Vol I - Preface - 85 KB
Vol I - Chapter 1: Purpose and Need - 1.10 MB
Vol I - Chapter 2: Alternatives - 763 KB
Vol I - Chapter 3: Affected Environment - 3.21 MB
Vol I - Chapter 4: Transportation Impacts - 94 KB
Vol I - Chapter 5: Environmental Consequences - 1.03 MB
Vol I - Chapter 6: Evaluation - 104 KB
Vol I - Chapter 7: Section 4(F) Evaluation - 203 KB
Vol I - Chapter 8: Supplementary Information - 79 KB

Vol II - Table of Contents - 58 KB
Vol II - Appendix A1: Drawing Cover & Index - 215 KB
Vol II - Appendix A2: Typical Sections - 817 KB
Vol II - Appendix A3: Blue Alternative - 23.5 MB
Vol II - Appendix A4: Orange Alternative - 29.1 MB
Vol II - Appendix A5: Purple Alternative - 5.74 MB
Vol II - Appendix B: Station Area Plans - 20.8 MB
Vol II - Appendix C: Operating Plan - 865 KB
Vol II - Appendix D: Ridership Report - 246 KB
Vol II - Appendix E: Cervero Report - 110 KB
Vol II - Appendix F: Walkability Index - 21 KB
Vol II - Appendix G: Public Involvement Summary - 32.3 MB
Vol II - Appendix H: Agency Coordination - 20.4 MB

Appendix A Drawings
Appendix A - Index of Drawings - 205 KB

Appendix A - Typical Sections: AJCQTS01 - 174 KB
Appendix A - Typical Sections: AJCQTS02 - 194 KB
Appendix A - Typical Sections: AJCQTS03 - 160 KB
Appendix A - Typical Sections: AJCQTS04 - 159 KB
Appendix A - Typical Sections: AJCQTS05 - 122 KB
Appendix A - Typical Sections: AJCQTS06 - 78 KB

Appendix A - Blue Alternative Sheet Layout Guide - 207 KB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 0+00 to STA. 60+00 - 2.77 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 60+00 to STA. 120+00 - 2.51 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 120+00 to STA. 170+00 - 2.57 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 170+00 to STA. 220+00 - 2.50 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 220+00 to STA. 275+00 - 2.61 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 275+00 to STA. 330+00 - 2.48 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 330+00 to STA. 380+00 - 2.55 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 380+00 to STA. 435+00 - 2.57 MB
Appendix A - Blue Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 435+00 to STA. 462+97 - 2.43 MB

Appendix A - Orange Alternative Sheet Layout Guide - 228 KB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 0+00 to STA. 55+00 - 2.67 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 55+00 to STA. 110+00 - 2.66 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 110+00 to STA.165+00 - 2.64 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 165+00 to STA. 220+00 - 2.36 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 220+00 to STA. 270+00 - 2.72 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 270+00 to STA. 320+00 - 2.58 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 320+00 to STA. 375+00 - 2.57 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 375+00 to STA. 430+00 - 2.59 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 430+00 to STA. 495+00 - 2.52 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 495+00 to STA. 540+00 - 2.57 MB
Appendix A - Orange Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 540+00 to STA. 581+23 - 2.49 MB

Appendix A - Purple Alternative Sheet Layout Guide - 186 KB
Appendix A - Purple Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 0+00 to STA. 45+00 - 2.80 MB
Appendix A - Purple Alternative Plan and Profile STA. 45+00 to STA. 76+32 - 2.62 MB

Appendix B Drawings
Appendix B - Watson Road (Blue Alternative) - 2.73 MB
Appendix B - Gravois (Blue Alternative) - 3.17 MB
Appendix B - Green Park (Blue Alternative) - 2.29 MB
Appendix B - Gravois-Hampton (Orange Alternative) - 2.85 MB
Appendix B - Morganford (Orange Alternative) - 2.78 MB
Appendix B - Bayless (Orange Alternative) - 3.22 MB
Appendix B - Reavis Barracks (Orange Alternative) - 2.91 MB
Appendix B - Lindbergh (Orange-Blue Alternative) - 2.47 MB
Appendix B - Butler Hill Road (Orange-Blue Alternative) - 2.83 MB
Appendix B - Watson Road (Purple Alternative) - 2.75 MB

Metro South Draft Purpose and Need Report

Table of Contents - 84 KB
Chapter 1 - Introduction - 999 KB
Chapter 2 - Metro South Study Area: Current Characteristics - 1.4 MB
Chapter 3 - Local Planning Context - 897 KB
Chapter 4 - Need for Action - 1.5 MB

Preliminary Alternatives Development and Analysis

Table of Contents - 321 KB
Chapter 1 - Executive Summary - 29 KB
Chapter 2 - Preliminary Alternatives Development - 321 KB
Chapter 3 - Preliminary Definition of Alternatives - 805 KB
Chapter 4 - Analysis of Preliminary Alternatives - 35 KB
Chapter 5 - Public Comment on Preliminary Alternatives - 38 KB
Chapter 6 - Evaluation of Preliminary Alternatives - 199 KB

Detailed Alternatives Evaluation Methodology Report

Table of Contents - 56 KB
Chapter 1 - Introduction - 64 KB
Chapter 2 - Federal Requirements - 64 KB
Chapter 3 - Goals and Objectives - 33 KB
Chapter 4 - Evaluation Methodology - 30 KB
Chapter 5 - Evaluation Factors - 112 KB
Appendix A - Alternatives Map - 143 KB
Appendix B - Evaluation Criteria Chart - 63 KB
Appendix C - Land Use Evaluation Criteria - 63 KB

Draft Summary of Scoping Process and Results - 167 KB
If you would like a copy of one of the appendices, please contact the study hotline at
314-621-5599 or send us your request via the web site comment form.

Existing Conditions Report

Table of Contents - 808 KB
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Overview - 5.99 MB
Chapter 2 - Land Use Characteristics - 1.89 MB
Chapter 3 - Socio-Economic Characteristics and Trends - 76.9 KB
Chapter 4 - Economic Development Background and Trends - 553 KB
Chapter 5 - Planning and Regulatory Background - 4.34 MB
Chapter 6 - Environmental Conditions and Potential Development Constraints - 5.85 MB
Chapter 7 - Transportation Facilities and Travel Demand Patterns - 121 KB
Chapter 8 - Public Attitudes to MetroLink Extension - 124 KB

Preliminary Alternatives Operating Plan Concepts - 2.1 MB

Preliminary Alternatives Evaluation Methodology - 214 KB

Cost Methodology - July 2004 - 415 KB

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The Reference Desk at these public library branches: St. Louis County Library: Main Branch 1640 Lindbergh (at Clayton) St. Louis, MO 63131 Tesson Ferry Branch 9920 Lin-Ferry Drive (Lindbergh and Tesson Ferry) St. Louis, MO 63123 Cliff Cave Branch 5430 Telegraph (South of Yeager Road) St. Louis, MO 63129 Weber Road 4444 Weber Road (between Gravois and Morganford-Union) St. Louis, MO 63123

Other locations: (Please call before you visit to make sure someone is there). Affton Chamber of Commerce 10203 Gravois Road Affton, MO 63123 314-849-6499 Lemay Chamber of Commerce 744 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63125 314-631-2796 South County Chamber of Commerce 6921 S. Lindbergh (Holiday Inn) St. Louis, MO 63125 314-894-6800 Affton White-Rodgers Community Center 9801 Mackenzie Affton, MO 63123 314-638-2100