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Streets, Sidewalks, and Streetlighting
Permits, Report Potholes, Sewer Lateral Program, Streets Department, Towing Division
Top Requests
Services and Information
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50-50 Sidewalk Program
How to enroll in the City's cost sharing sidewalk program -
About Bike St. Louis
In partnership with Great Rivers Greenway, the City of St. Louis has been making our streets more bike-friendly by installing markings and signage to create the Bike St. Louis network. -
Apply for a Property Boundary Change
Steps to apply for a Property Boundary Change, for subdivisions, lot consolidations and boundary adjustments -
Apply for a Public Improvement Permit
Steps to apply for a public improvement permit, for any improvements proposed within the public right-of-way (ROW) or on City property. -
Bicycling Safety in St. Louis
Tips, safety information and resources for bicyclists in the City of St. Louis -
Bicycling in St. Louis
Bicycling infrastructure, request for services, laws and regulations. -
Bike St. Louis Map | Brochure
Explore St. Louis street routes for bicycling. -
Blocking Right of Way Permits
Blocking Right of Way Permits are required for any activity that will block any portion of the public right of way (streets and sidewalks) such as dumpster placement, moving truck, block parties, construction related street closures. -
Citizen Role in a Winter Storm
Citizens are a key partner in a successful winter storm response. -
Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for cleaning and disinfecting in schools and child care programs. This guidance is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for schools, workplaces, and community locations. -
Department of Health Guidance for Social Distancing in Schools
Updated 7/7/2020 -
Driveway Permits
Constructing a new driveway or reconstructing an existing driveway -
Excavation Permits
An excavation permit is required anytime a portion of the public right of way is removed. -
Exclusion Guidance
Decision Tree for Symptomatic People in Schools & Child Care Programs -
Existing Traffic Volumes-Lindell (Skinker to Kingshighway)
Existing traffic volumes on Lindell Boulevard (Skinker to Kingshighway). -
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 for Facilities Service and Cleaning Staff
This guidance is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
Friendly Streets
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and her administration are committed to making our streets, sidewalks, and surrounding transportation infrastructure safe, convenient and enjoyable for everyone, whether they drive a car, walk, ride a bike, take public transit or use a mobility aid. -
Gateway Bike Plan
Connecting the St. Louis region with greenways so people can explore their rivers, parks and communities, making it a vibrant place to live, work, and play. -
Gateway Bike Plan
Connecting the St. Louis region with greenways so people can explore their rivers, parks and communities, making it a vibrant place to live, work, and play. -
Gateway Bike Plan | Community Briefing Kit
Connecting communities across the midwest region. -
Goodfellow Traffic Calming Study
At the request of the 27th Ward Alderwoman, the President's Office of the City of St. Louis Board of Public Service has contracted with CBB to provide traffic engineering study services for traffic calming solutions proposed to Goodfellow (I-70 to Hall Ferry Circle). -
Hampton Avenue Traffic Study
Hampton Avenue traffic study from Chippewa to Gravois. -
Hand Signals for Bicyclists
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) document showing examples of hand signals designed for bicyclists. -
Hodiamont Cycle Track Improvement Project
The City of St. Louis is embarking on this interim project to make a cycle track connection between the MetroLink station at Delmar and the Hodiamont Tracks at Gwen B. Giles Park. -
Infectious Disease Control Administrative Guidelines And Procedures
Disease Control Protocols - Released July 2020 -
Ivory Triangle Traffic Study Documents
The City of St. Louis is pursuing a traffic study at the Ivory Triangle location within the Patch Neighborhood, consisting of the Ivory St., Virginia Ave., Courtois St., Schirmer St., and Steins St. intersections. -
Kingshighway Bridge Project
The 75-year-old Kingshighway bridge between Southwest/Vandeventer and Shaw Blvd closed on July 6, 2015 for reconstruction. Four center lanes of the new six-lane bridge reopened on May 13, 2017. The two remaining lanes will open later in the summer along with all remaining work (landscaping, hardscaping, sidewalks, etc.) -
Lindell Boulevard Safety Improvements
At the request of the 28th Ward Alderwoman, the President's Office of the City of St. Louis Board of Public Service has contracted with CBB to provide traffic engineering design services for improvements proposed to Lindell Boulevard (Skinker to Kingshighway). -
Lindell Boulevard Safety Improvements-Revised Final Bid Documents
Revised final bid documents for the Lindell Boulevard Safety Improvements project. -
Lindell-Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions -
Making City Streets Accessible
Learn how the City works toward making City streets accessible -
Missouri State Statutes and Rules
Documents pertaining to immunizations for students in school. -
N. Kingshighway Traffic Study
N. Kingshighway Traffic Study (Lindell to Dr. MLK) Revised June 21, 2022 -
Naming or Renaming a Public Street in the City of St. Louis
Guide to Naming or Renaming a Public Street in the City of St. Louis -
Operation Guidelines for Reentry to Schools
Guidance to maintain a safe and healthy school environment -
Overall Network Map - Plan Document
Map 1: Overall network. Connecting communities across the St. Louis Region. -
Overdimensional Transportation Permits
Permit for oversized vehicles to travel on pre-declared route in the City of St. Louis -
Pay a Parking Ticket
How to pay a parking ticket online, by phone, by mail, or in person. -
Planning and Programming Division
The Board of Public Service Planning and Programming Division addresses transportation issues and develops capital improvement projects on property owned and maintained by the City. -
Prepare for Leaf Pickup and Removal
Fall leaf pickup removal runs from the first Monday in November through December 31st on the regularly scheduled street sweeping days. -
Prepare for Street Cleaning
Year round, the City of St. Louis offers a robust street cleaning program with 1,100 miles of roads swept monthly. Here's how to prepare. -
Principal Arterial Traffic Safety Enhancements
The City of St. Louis is pursuing over $ 46,000,000 in improvements to address speeding, crash concentrations, and pedestrian and alternative movements throughout approximately 30 miles of corridors and select intersections in the City. -
Report Abandoned or Derelict Cars
How to report improperly stored, abandoned or derelict cars. -
Report Missed Street Cleaning
How to report a missed cleaning on your street -
Report Potholes to the Street Division
Please use this page to let the Street Division know about a pothole in major/arterial streets, residential streets, and alleys in the City -
Report a Problem with Street Signs or Street Painting
Request a new traffic sign, traffic sign needs repair, request for street painting/striping. -
Report a Problem with a Street, Sidewalk or Alley
Report street or alley problems, request inspection for right of way, sidewalk repair (including 50-50), curbs, potholes, cave-ins, missed street cleaning, or salt/snow plows. -
Report a Tree Problem or Request a New Tree
Request a new tree, report tree problems between street and sidewalk, fallen limbs, and inspections. -
Residential Block Party Permits
Permit is required for neighborhood weekend social gatherings, and must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. -
Resources for Street Treatment
Resources of the City Street Department for responding to snow and ice emergencies -
River Des Peres Corridor Traffic Study
The City of St. Louis Board of Public Service has contracted with Lochmueller Group to evaluate traffic conditions along River Des Peres Blvd between Lansdowne Ave and Gravois Ave and recommend strategies to slow motor vehicle traffic, reduce crashes, and create a safer and more welcoming environment for all roadway users. -
Road Diets - Roadway Reconfiguration
To protect both pedestrians and drivers, many communities are putting their roads on “diets“ by reducing street widths and vehicle lanes. The gained space is being reallocated toward other ways of getting around — such as walking, bicycling and public transit. -
Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Sewer Lateral Repair Program covers repairs to sewer line under the right of way -
Shared Bike and Scooter Program - Frequently Asked Questions
City of St. Louis bike share/e-scooters Frequently Asked Questions -
Sidewalk Permit
A sidewalk permit is required for constructing a new sidewalk or reconstructing an existing sidewalk. -
Skinker DeBaliviere Traffic Study
Review the results of the 2020 traffic study. Public comment period is now closed. -
Snow Driving Tips
Tips for sharing the road with snow plows and other winter driving tips -
Snow and Ice Response and Maintenance
Information on snow routes, snow removal, street treatments and more -
South Broadway Cycle Track Improvements
The City of St. Louis was awarded funding via East-West Gateway through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ) to construct an upgraded bike facility, as well as related road and sidewalk improvements, on approximately 2.1 miles of South Broadway between River City Casino Blvd. and Dover Street. -
Street Cleaning
What you need to know about the street cleaning service and when we clean streets in your neighborhood -
Taking Climate Action in St Louis City
Taking Climate Action in St Louis City for Work and Home -
Tiered Snow And Ice Response
The Street Division has developed a tiered response to ensure efficient clearing of streets during a winter weather emergency.
Departments and Agencies
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Board of Public Service (BPS) Department of the President
The Board of Public Service (BPS) Department of the President is responsible for all public works and improvements undertaken by the City or in which the City is interested and prepares all plans and specifications thereof, except where supervision work or preparation is otherwise provided by the member departments of the Board of Public Service. -
Construction Division
The Construction Division ensures that public works projects for the City of St. Louis are completed in a quality, cost effective, and timely manner. -
Contracts Division
The Contracts Division is the contracting agency for City public works projects. -
Office of the Secretary
The Office of the Secretary manages Board of Public Service meeting materials and issues permits on behalf of the Board. -
Street Department
Street Department functions including those of Streets, Refuse, Traffic and Towing divisions as well as permits issued by the Director's office. -
Street Division
The Street Division is responsible for street maintenance such as patching potholes, snow plowing, and street sweeping along with street lighting, street signs, and traffic signals -
Towing Division
The City of St. Louis Towing Division's goal is to improve the safety of the City's streets by removing vehicles that are illegally parked, abandoned, or that are impeding the flow of traffic -
Traffic and Lighting Division
The City of St. Louis Traffic Division maintains traffic signals, traffic signage, traffic painting and striping, and street lighting.
Plans and Reports
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Downtown St Louis Transportation Study
A community driven plan to develop a robust multimodal system for Downtown St Louis.
Maps and GIS
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Bicycling Routes and Maps in St. Louis
View interactive bicycle street routes and greenway project maps for the City of St. Louis. -
Snow Route Interactive Map
Snow Routes in the City of St. Louis -
Snow Route Map (download)
Map of City of St. Louis snow routes -
Street Cleaning Map
Map shows street cleaning areas and provides dates and times for those areas.
Meeting Materials
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March 8, 2023 Agenda for Post Collection Management RFP Selection
Agenda for Selection Committee meeting to review RFP proposals. -
N. Kingshighway June 22, 2022 Public Open House
Meeting materials for N. Kingshighway Traffic Study, June 22, 2022 Public Open House
External Resources
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Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws
Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation -
City Transportation Maps
Explore St. Louis offers several maps to help you navigate St. Louis -
Illinois Department of Transportation
he Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a state agency in charge of state-maintained public roadways of the U.S. state of Illinois. -
Missouri Bicycle Skills and Safety Information
Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation -
Missouri Department of Transportation
The official Web site of the Missouri Department of Transportation -
Missouri State Law for Motorists Interacting With Bicyclists
Complete text of the state laws for motorists interacting with bicyclists from MoBikeFed.org -
Missouri State Statutes Regarding Bicycles
Complete list of Missouri State Statutes from MoBikeFed.org. -
St. Louis Bike Plan
St. Louis Bike Plan -
St. Louis Recreational Bicycle Rules of the Road
A bicycling group in the metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri area offering both moderate and more challenging group rides.
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