Street repairs are managed by two departments supported by multiple
funding sources. The Transportation Trust Fund information follows. To
see all street repair information
and a list of recent, current, and upcoming projects visit cityofcape.org/streets.
Thank you, Cape Girardeau, for approving this program for the fifth time since 1995! According to the
County's unofficial results, 76% of voters approved the renewal August 4, 2015.
The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) is a transportation sales tax (0.5%; a half-cent per dollar spent) approved by voters of Cape Girardeau every five years since 1995. All TTF revenue goes into a fund solely used to complete identified street repair and transportation improvement projects. TTF projects are funded on a “pay-as-you-go” basis, so money is never borrowed to fund projects. Prior to the renewal vote August 2015, the tax was set to automatically expire on December 31, 2015. The final project list included input from a
TTF5 Subcommittee and public input. The plan also:
- Keeps the tax the same
- Keeps Cape moving
- Keeps streets in good shape
Keep the Tax the Same
On August 4, 2015, three of every four voters decided to renew the tax for another five years. Thus, the tax will remain at the current rate of one-half of one percent until voters will be asked again to renew in five years.
Keep Cape Moving
Over the 20-year life of TTF, many street projects critical to the growth of our city have been completed including: several phases of Bloomfield Road, widening Mt. Auburn, Veterans Memorial Drive, Silver Springs, and Broadway are just a few of the streets completed via TTF. This map shows just the major projects completed from TTF-1 through TTF-4.
City-wide TTF street repairs for the last 20 years could not be reflected in the map. Every corner of the City has benefited from TTF. As the tax is collected, projects are delivered on time and on budget. To keep Cape moving, City street officials have proposed that voters consider extending this successful program for another five years.
Keep Streets in Good Shape
Most our streets are in fair or better condition, but we have a lot of work to do to keep our roads in good shape. From the
2012 citizen survey to
regular street issue reports from residents, it is very clear that we need to invest in preserving Cape Girardeau streets. The TTF5 plan includes major safety and traffic renovation in addition to general repair.
Specific Projects…………$12.4 Million
Fountain Street, Sloan Creek Bridge, Independence Street, Sprigg Street, West End Blvd., Lexington Ave., Main Street (View Map, List)
General Projects…………$ 9.12 Million
Street Repair, Sidewalks, Streetlights, etc.
(View Map of High Priorities)
Safety/Contingency….…$ 2.47 Million
Total Revenue = $ 24 Million (Expected Tax Revenue)
Since TTF-5 was approved, $3.2 million originally intended for the
Armstrong Drive project from TTF-3 can be used for
Neighborhood Street Repairs (see high priority map).
Total Revenue = $ 24 Million (Expected Tax Revenue)
+ 3.2 Million (Neighborhood Repairs)
$27.2 Million for street repair, improvement