Infrastructure improvements for Midtown/SLU

Saint Louis University's campus is divided by three significant barriers: Forest Park Ave, I-64 40, and the railroad tracks. Bridging this gap is Grand Blvd, a six lane road that is hardly pedestrian friendly. A few infrastructure improvements to help pedestrians in this area could lead to development of a college town along Grand Blvd. Here is what it looks like today:

The first barrier is Forest Park Ave. Students walking down Grand need a safe at-grade intersection with Forest Park. This can be achieved by removing the connection between Forest Park and I-64 and thus making Forest Park less of an expressway. Connecting Forest Park with Market St would make a great boulevard into downtown. The removal of the highway ramps would free up several acres along Forest Park for development:

Grand Blvd already has pedestrian traffic between the two SLU campuses and the Metrolink station. The street could become much more pedestrian friendly just by narrowing it. If the street was made like the Delmar Loop with two lanes for traffic, a turning lane, and two lanes for parking it would be much safer to cross. It would also serve as a catalyst for much needed development along Grand.