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Coffee Break: West Florissant Ave. Great Streets Project & Federal Infrastructure Funding

March 4, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

The West Florissant Avenue Great Streets Project has been a development in planning with the community of Ferguson, North County, St. Louis Missouri, since 2013 and in design since 2016. Join Acting Director of Transportation and Public Works, Stephanie Leon-Streeter at St. Louis County in discussion on community engagement, planning, design and breaking ground on The West Florissant Avenue Project and how Federal Infrastructure spending has helped meet the needs of the Ferguson community, while promoting a safer and more connected future. 

West Florissant Avenue Project is “more than just updated transportation… its a game changer for some,” says Stephanie Leon-Streeter. Join the conversation at this month’s 1st Friday Coffee BreakFriday, March 4, 2022 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am CST, virtually. 

FEATURED GUESTS

  • Stephanie Leon-Streeter, P.E., Acting Director – Transportation and Public Works, St. Louis County 

Stephanie began working for St. Louis County in 2001 as the Division Manager of Planning and Programming responsible for the Department’s transportation capital construction program and budget, the capital investment initiative, rehabilitation program development, transportation planning studies, civil plan review and permitting, highway standards development and review, facility condition assessments, the facility capital and maintenance budget, and facility leases. Stephanie currently serves as the Acting Director responsible for all functions, actions and output of 7 Divisions including Project Development, Construction, Operations, Fleet & Garage Services, Code Enforcement, Facilities Management and Administrative Services; after becoming Deputy Director in May of 2007 providing the Department leadership, staff and engineering support, and project management facilitation across all divisions.

  • Joe Kulessa, P.E., Acting Deputy Director, St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works

Joe Kulessa is a professional engineer who has been with the County for 20 years and currently services as both my Acting Deputy Director as well as our Division Manager of Project Development. He is responsible for leading a team of professionals whose focus is on system analysis, needs assessment, capital program development, alternative funding support, project conceptualization and development through to bidding of road, bridge, sidewalk, ADA, preservation and related infrastructure projects. He is an effective leader who is focused working cooperatively with all parties to advance key interests of our Department and community.

Click here to watch a recording of this Coffee Break!

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Date:
March 4, 2022
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9:30 am - 10:00 am
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