A quick visit to www.trimarc.org can help local residents and visitors avoid traffic congestion, reduce stress and save gas. The website provides the latest information about construction and traffic incidents through 70 cameras installed along the five interstates in Louisville.
Visitors to the website can view real time traffic conditions by interacting with the system of cameras. They can also find updated travel times before getting on the road. TRIMARC also updates the messages posted on the overhead signs on local interstates.
TRIMARC (Traffic Response and Incident Management Assisting the River Cities) is an integrated system of sensors, cameras, dynamic message signs, highway advisory radio and computers monitoring more than 60 miles of interstate traffic in the greater Louisville and Southern Indiana urbanized area. Information on traffic flow, construction areas and accidents is collected at the TRIMARC traffic control center. Once collected, the information is then disseminated to motorists via the website, overhead dynamic message signs and highway advisory radio, 1610 AM.
For more information about TRIMARC, check out their website. Using this site can and will save you time and gas money.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
TARC board preserves some routes proposed to be cut
TARC’s Board of Directors voted today to cut back service on many routes in February because of a budget shortfall caused by a fall in occupational tax receipts in the local area. The board voted to cut about $275,000 in service to help cover TARC’s budget shortfall in the current fiscal year, which ends in June. Annually, the cuts will save about $800,000.
The board approved eliminating four routes and reducing service on 17. Under the initial proposal, 10 routes were proposed for elimination and 22 routes were slated for reduction. After weighing some of the 250 comments collected over the last two weeks, some of the proposed cuts were postponed. They will be reviewed further and alternative transportation options and funding sources will be sought. Another round of cuts may be unavoidable at the end of the fiscal year in June.
It is projected that about $2 million less in local funding will be available for TARC service during this fiscal year than originally forecast. The board voted to proceed with eliminating the following routes, all of which have alternative service:
#46X – 26th/42nd G.E. Express
#69X – New Albany Express
#70X – Clarksville Express
#96 – West Louisville Circulator
#22 – 22nd St. (Saturday)
Little-used route segments on the following routes will also be discontinued:
#31 Middletown
#43 Poplar Level
#49X Westport Express
#61X Plainview Express
64X Southern Oldham County Express.
Finally, there will be service reductions on the following routes: #1 Fourth Street Trolley; #2 Second Street; #4 Fourth Street; #6 Sixth Street; #12 Twelfth Street; #15 Market Street; #19 Muhammad Ali; #25 Oak Street; #45x Okolona Express; #49x Westport Express; #53X Breckenridge Express; #58 Bashford Manor; #61x Plainview Express; #63 Crums Lane; #64X Southern Oldham County Express; #67X Oldham I-71 Express; #72 Clarksville-New Albany.
A description of the specific route changes is listed below.
The route eliminations that will be postponed for further review are:
#37X Fourth Street Express; #38X Deering Road; #59 River Road; #62 Breckinridge-Shepherdsville Express; #68X Prospect Express; #73X Charlestown Express.
The #84 South Louisville Shuttle will be discontinued after June, and one route, #71 Jeffersonville, will have expanded hours to serve the increase workforce at the U. S. Census office.
The routes that have been preserved were slated for elimination because of low ridership, but most riders do not have an alternative travel option. Among the options to to be explored are combining low-ridership routes with more productive routes, organizing vanpools or reducing rather than eliminating service on low-ridership routes. Also, those serving large numbers of students may be eliminated in June to give students time to find an alternate means of transportation.
Adjustments to take effect on Sunday, February 21, 2010:
Route 1 Toonerville Trolley - Route will be discontinued south of Theatre Square on weekdays; time adjustments on all trips.
Route 2 Second Street - Minor schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 4 Fourth Street - Minor schedule adjustments on weekdays; Minor schedule adjustments during early morning and late evening hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 6 Sixth Street - Minor schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 12 Twelfth Street - Service on Saturday and Sunday will only operate from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
Route 15 Market Street - Minor schedule adjustments during weekdays and rush hours.
Route 19 Muhammad Ali Blvd. - Schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 22 Twenty-Second Street - Saturday service will be discontinued.
Route 25 Oak Street - Minor schedule adjustments all days.
Route 31 Middletown - Service to Eastpoint will be discontinued on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday service to Eastpoint will be reduced to peak hours only. Saturday and Sunday service will operate to and from downtown, via Lyndon and will not serve Oxmoor Center.
Route 37X Iroquois Park Express - Reduce service south of Iroquois Park to Fairdale to one run only.
Route 43 Portland – Poplar Level Road - Service will be discontinued east of Outer Loop Plaza and to GE Appliance Park. Service will be eliminated on Poplar Level Road, between the intersection with Rangeland Road and Shepherdsville Road. Minor schedule adjustments all days.
Route 45X Okolona Express - One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 46X West Louisville – GE ExpressThis route will be discontinued.
Route 49X Westport Road Express - Service east of Westport Road and Hurstbourne Lane will be discontinued. All trips will originate/terminate at Hurstbourne Parkway and Westport Road. One a.m. and one p.m. trip will be discontinued.
Route 53X Breckenridge Lane Express - One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 58 Bashford Manor – Oxmoor One Saturday afternoon round-trip will be discontinued. Schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 61X Plainview Express - Service will be discontinued east of Middletown Station Park & Ride. Eastbound morning trips and westbound afternoon trips will operate directly from TARC garage at 10th & Broadway to I-64 to Blankenbaker Parkway to Shelbyville Road. One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 63 Crums Lane - Minor schedule adjustments all days.
Route 64X Southern Oldham County / new name - Fincastle – Forest Springs ExpressThis route will be discontinued east of Westport Road and Lagrange Road. One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 67X Oldham County Express - One afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 69X New Albany Express - This route will be discontinued.
Route 70X Clarksville Express - This route will be discontinued. (Route 72 express trip will take the place of the morning and afternoon route 70X trips, but service on Lombardy Drive and Redwood Drive will be discontinued.)
Route 71 Jeffersonville - Minor schedule adjustments on weekdays.
Route 72 Clarksville – New AlbanyMinor schedule adjustments on weekdays.One morning and one afternoon trip will operate as route 72X.
Route 78X Downtown – Bluegrass ExpressMinor schedule adjustments on weekdays.
Route 84 South Louisville - This route will be discontinued after relocation of Catholic Charities this summer.
Route 96 West Louisville Circulator - This route will be discontinued.
The board approved eliminating four routes and reducing service on 17. Under the initial proposal, 10 routes were proposed for elimination and 22 routes were slated for reduction. After weighing some of the 250 comments collected over the last two weeks, some of the proposed cuts were postponed. They will be reviewed further and alternative transportation options and funding sources will be sought. Another round of cuts may be unavoidable at the end of the fiscal year in June.
It is projected that about $2 million less in local funding will be available for TARC service during this fiscal year than originally forecast. The board voted to proceed with eliminating the following routes, all of which have alternative service:
#46X – 26th/42nd G.E. Express
#69X – New Albany Express
#70X – Clarksville Express
#96 – West Louisville Circulator
#22 – 22nd St. (Saturday)
Little-used route segments on the following routes will also be discontinued:
#31 Middletown
#43 Poplar Level
#49X Westport Express
#61X Plainview Express
64X Southern Oldham County Express.
Finally, there will be service reductions on the following routes: #1 Fourth Street Trolley; #2 Second Street; #4 Fourth Street; #6 Sixth Street; #12 Twelfth Street; #15 Market Street; #19 Muhammad Ali; #25 Oak Street; #45x Okolona Express; #49x Westport Express; #53X Breckenridge Express; #58 Bashford Manor; #61x Plainview Express; #63 Crums Lane; #64X Southern Oldham County Express; #67X Oldham I-71 Express; #72 Clarksville-New Albany.
A description of the specific route changes is listed below.
The route eliminations that will be postponed for further review are:
#37X Fourth Street Express; #38X Deering Road; #59 River Road; #62 Breckinridge-Shepherdsville Express; #68X Prospect Express; #73X Charlestown Express.
The #84 South Louisville Shuttle will be discontinued after June, and one route, #71 Jeffersonville, will have expanded hours to serve the increase workforce at the U. S. Census office.
The routes that have been preserved were slated for elimination because of low ridership, but most riders do not have an alternative travel option. Among the options to to be explored are combining low-ridership routes with more productive routes, organizing vanpools or reducing rather than eliminating service on low-ridership routes. Also, those serving large numbers of students may be eliminated in June to give students time to find an alternate means of transportation.
Adjustments to take effect on Sunday, February 21, 2010:
Route 1 Toonerville Trolley - Route will be discontinued south of Theatre Square on weekdays; time adjustments on all trips.
Route 2 Second Street - Minor schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 4 Fourth Street - Minor schedule adjustments on weekdays; Minor schedule adjustments during early morning and late evening hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 6 Sixth Street - Minor schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 12 Twelfth Street - Service on Saturday and Sunday will only operate from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
Route 15 Market Street - Minor schedule adjustments during weekdays and rush hours.
Route 19 Muhammad Ali Blvd. - Schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 22 Twenty-Second Street - Saturday service will be discontinued.
Route 25 Oak Street - Minor schedule adjustments all days.
Route 31 Middletown - Service to Eastpoint will be discontinued on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday service to Eastpoint will be reduced to peak hours only. Saturday and Sunday service will operate to and from downtown, via Lyndon and will not serve Oxmoor Center.
Route 37X Iroquois Park Express - Reduce service south of Iroquois Park to Fairdale to one run only.
Route 43 Portland – Poplar Level Road - Service will be discontinued east of Outer Loop Plaza and to GE Appliance Park. Service will be eliminated on Poplar Level Road, between the intersection with Rangeland Road and Shepherdsville Road. Minor schedule adjustments all days.
Route 45X Okolona Express - One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 46X West Louisville – GE ExpressThis route will be discontinued.
Route 49X Westport Road Express - Service east of Westport Road and Hurstbourne Lane will be discontinued. All trips will originate/terminate at Hurstbourne Parkway and Westport Road. One a.m. and one p.m. trip will be discontinued.
Route 53X Breckenridge Lane Express - One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 58 Bashford Manor – Oxmoor One Saturday afternoon round-trip will be discontinued. Schedule adjustments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Route 61X Plainview Express - Service will be discontinued east of Middletown Station Park & Ride. Eastbound morning trips and westbound afternoon trips will operate directly from TARC garage at 10th & Broadway to I-64 to Blankenbaker Parkway to Shelbyville Road. One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 63 Crums Lane - Minor schedule adjustments all days.
Route 64X Southern Oldham County / new name - Fincastle – Forest Springs ExpressThis route will be discontinued east of Westport Road and Lagrange Road. One morning and one afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 67X Oldham County Express - One afternoon trip will be discontinued.
Route 69X New Albany Express - This route will be discontinued.
Route 70X Clarksville Express - This route will be discontinued. (Route 72 express trip will take the place of the morning and afternoon route 70X trips, but service on Lombardy Drive and Redwood Drive will be discontinued.)
Route 71 Jeffersonville - Minor schedule adjustments on weekdays.
Route 72 Clarksville – New AlbanyMinor schedule adjustments on weekdays.One morning and one afternoon trip will operate as route 72X.
Route 78X Downtown – Bluegrass ExpressMinor schedule adjustments on weekdays.
Route 84 South Louisville - This route will be discontinued after relocation of Catholic Charities this summer.
Route 96 West Louisville Circulator - This route will be discontinued.
Friday, December 11, 2009
I-264 ramp to be closed Saturday thru Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Department of Highways District 5 Office will temporary close the exit ramp from westbound Interstate 264 to southbound Newburg Road (mile point 14.5).
This ramp closure is scheduled from 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 12th until 6 a.m. on Monday, December 14th. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Poplar Level Road and Gardiner Lane.
The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
This ramp closure is scheduled from 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 12th until 6 a.m. on Monday, December 14th. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Poplar Level Road and Gardiner Lane.
The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
I-65 Exit Ramp to be Closed
The Kentucky Department of Highways District 5 Office has announced the temporary closure of the exit ramp from northbound Interstate 65 to westbound Interstate 264 (mile point 130.7). This ramp closure is scheduled from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4th until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 7th and will allow for bridge deck repairs as part of the Revive 65 project.
Motorists should follow the signed detour on to northbound I-65 to the Crittenden Drive exit. Turn right onto Crittenden Drive and then access southbound I-65 and follow to westbound I-264.
The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Motorists should follow the signed detour on to northbound I-65 to the Crittenden Drive exit. Turn right onto Crittenden Drive and then access southbound I-65 and follow to westbound I-264.
The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
TARC holding public hearings on possible route cuts
Transit Authority of River City will hold a series of public hearings on proposed route cuts and reductions in an effort to make up a $2 million budget shortfall. The shortfall is due to high unemployment in the Louisville area and a decline in local occupational taxes, which accounts for about 60 percent of its budget.
TARC is proposing that 10 routes be eliminated and 22 to be reduced. The proposed changes can be found here: http://www.ridetarc.org/EditorUpload/file/Chart%20-%20Proposed%20Adjustments.pdf. The proposed changes are expected to take effect Feb. 21.
The public hearings will be held:
• Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., TARC Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway.
• Wednesday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany; and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fern Creek High School, 9115 Fern Creek Road.
• Thursday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Ave.; and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Iroquois High Magnet Career Academy, 4615 Taylor Blvd.
Comments about the proposal also can be made by calling (502) 561-5112 or by sending an e-mail to info@ridetarc.org.
TARC is proposing that 10 routes be eliminated and 22 to be reduced. The proposed changes can be found here: http://www.ridetarc.org/EditorUpload/file/Chart%20-%20Proposed%20Adjustments.pdf. The proposed changes are expected to take effect Feb. 21.
The public hearings will be held:
• Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., TARC Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway.
• Wednesday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany; and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fern Creek High School, 9115 Fern Creek Road.
• Thursday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Ave.; and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Iroquois High Magnet Career Academy, 4615 Taylor Blvd.
Comments about the proposal also can be made by calling (502) 561-5112 or by sending an e-mail to info@ridetarc.org.
Monday, November 16, 2009
INDOT seeks public feedback
The Indiana Department of Transportation is holding a public review of its draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
The draft plan will be available for review beginning today on INDOT’s Web site and at six regional open houses around the state, including 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, at INDOT's Seymour District Office, 185 Agrico Lane.
The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is a document required by federal law projecting capital investments, involving federal funds and other regionally significant improvements over the next four fiscal years.
Written comments may also be submitted through INDOT’s Web site, indot.IN.gov.
The draft plan will be available for review beginning today on INDOT’s Web site and at six regional open houses around the state, including 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, at INDOT's Seymour District Office, 185 Agrico Lane.
The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is a document required by federal law projecting capital investments, involving federal funds and other regionally significant improvements over the next four fiscal years.
Written comments may also be submitted through INDOT’s Web site, indot.IN.gov.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Fall 2009 Newsletter now available
KIPDA's fall newsletter is on our website. Check out this quarter's edition and found out about:
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects
- A possible lapse on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan
- Information on some area projects that received funding
- Ticket to Ride's new BikePool program
- And more....
To see this quarter's newsletter go to http://www.kipda.org/files/PDF/Transportation_Division/Newsletters/KIPDA_Transportation_Newsletter_-_Fall_2009.pdf
If you'd like to receive the newsletter, email Josh Suiter at Josh.Suiter@ky.gov with your name, address, city, state, zip code, email address (if you have one). Also, if you have story ideas or things you might like to see in the newsletter, email Suiter those details as well.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Transportation Improvement Program and Horizon 2030 Amendment Open House
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency is seeking public comment on proposed changes to projects in the 2007–2011 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Horizon 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan. Open houses will be held October 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at KIPDA in the conference room, 11520 Commonwealth Drive in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, or from 4-6:30 p.m. October 27 at the Clarksville Branch Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., in Clarksville, Indiana.
Project information is available for public review from October 15-29 at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx or by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments can also be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
Project information is available for public review from October 15-29 at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx or by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments can also be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New public review period begins tomorrow
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency is seeking public comment on proposed changes to projects in the 2007–2011 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Horizon 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan.
Project information is available for public review from October 15-29 at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx or by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments can also be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov.
KIPDA will also host open houses to provide additional information and accept comments from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. October 27 in the conference room at KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, or from 4-6:30 p.m. October 27 at the Clarksville Branch Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., in Clarksville, Indiana. Information can also be reviewed at the Mayor’s Community Conversation from 6:30-8 p.m. October 19 at Southern High School, 8620 Preston Highway.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
Project information is available for public review from October 15-29 at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx or by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments can also be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov.
KIPDA will also host open houses to provide additional information and accept comments from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. October 27 in the conference room at KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, or from 4-6:30 p.m. October 27 at the Clarksville Branch Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., in Clarksville, Indiana. Information can also be reviewed at the Mayor’s Community Conversation from 6:30-8 p.m. October 19 at Southern High School, 8620 Preston Highway.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Coordinated Human Services Plan meetings
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) is seeking public input on a proposed Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan.The plan serves as a unified, comprehensive strategy for transportation service delivery, identifying and meeting the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with limited incomes.
It was developed in response to needs voiced by these counties in addition to new requirements for planning for special needs transportation in the 2005 Federal Transportation Act: the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
A copy of the plan is available for public review from September 18 through October 17, 2009 at libraries and judge executive offices in Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. The review information will also be available on the KIPDA website - http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx.
Comments can be emailed to KIPDA at kipda.trans@ky.gov, by mail to Coordinated Plan, C/O Josh Suiter, KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or by calling Suiter at (502) 266-6084. All comments must be received by October 17.There will be several open house-style public meetings. Below are the dates and times for each county:
Bullitt County: Monday, October 5, 5-7 p.m. at the Shepherdsville Government Center, 643 Conestoga Parkway.
Spencer County: Tuesday, October 6, 5-7 p.m. at the Spencer County Fiscal Court Building, 12 W. Main Street in Taylorsville.
Trimble County: Thursday, October 8, 5-7 p.m. at the UK Extension Office, 43 High Country Lane in Bedford.
Henry County: Monday, October 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Henry County Fairgrounds, 1106 Castle Highway in Eminence.
Oldham County: Tuesday, October 13, 5-7 p.m. at John Black Convention & Aquatic Center, 1551 N. Hwy 393 Buckner.
Shelby County: Monday, October 19, 5-7 p.m. at Stratton Community Center, 215 Washington St., in Shelbyville.
For more information, call Josh Suiter at (502) 266-6084.
It was developed in response to needs voiced by these counties in addition to new requirements for planning for special needs transportation in the 2005 Federal Transportation Act: the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
A copy of the plan is available for public review from September 18 through October 17, 2009 at libraries and judge executive offices in Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. The review information will also be available on the KIPDA website - http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx.
Comments can be emailed to KIPDA at kipda.trans@ky.gov, by mail to Coordinated Plan, C/O Josh Suiter, KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or by calling Suiter at (502) 266-6084. All comments must be received by October 17.There will be several open house-style public meetings. Below are the dates and times for each county:
Bullitt County: Monday, October 5, 5-7 p.m. at the Shepherdsville Government Center, 643 Conestoga Parkway.
Spencer County: Tuesday, October 6, 5-7 p.m. at the Spencer County Fiscal Court Building, 12 W. Main Street in Taylorsville.
Trimble County: Thursday, October 8, 5-7 p.m. at the UK Extension Office, 43 High Country Lane in Bedford.
Henry County: Monday, October 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Henry County Fairgrounds, 1106 Castle Highway in Eminence.
Oldham County: Tuesday, October 13, 5-7 p.m. at John Black Convention & Aquatic Center, 1551 N. Hwy 393 Buckner.
Shelby County: Monday, October 19, 5-7 p.m. at Stratton Community Center, 215 Washington St., in Shelbyville.
For more information, call Josh Suiter at (502) 266-6084.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Bullitt County Transportation Study Open House
The second open house for the Bullitt County Transportation Study will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Shepherdsville Government Center, 634 Conestoga Parkway.
The study is identifying community concerns and evaluating potential alternatives to improve mobility and safety in Bullitt County. A steering committee, led by Bullitt County Judge Executive Melanie Roberts, KIPDA, KYTC District 5 and other community leaders, is coordinating the study and working with stakeholders to establish goals, objectives and priorities. ENTRAN is the consultant for the project.
The focus of this open house will be to provide information on the projects that have been considered over the course of the study and the roadway improvements that are recommended to improve travel conditions in the future.
The open house is informal and residents are invited to stay the whole time or drop in when it is convenient for them.
For more information or to view the projects that are being considered go to the study’s website at www.gobullitt.com
The study is identifying community concerns and evaluating potential alternatives to improve mobility and safety in Bullitt County. A steering committee, led by Bullitt County Judge Executive Melanie Roberts, KIPDA, KYTC District 5 and other community leaders, is coordinating the study and working with stakeholders to establish goals, objectives and priorities. ENTRAN is the consultant for the project.
The focus of this open house will be to provide information on the projects that have been considered over the course of the study and the roadway improvements that are recommended to improve travel conditions in the future.
The open house is informal and residents are invited to stay the whole time or drop in when it is convenient for them.
For more information or to view the projects that are being considered go to the study’s website at www.gobullitt.com
Friday, September 18, 2009
KIPDA PROVIDES COORDINATED HUMAN SERVICES PLAN PUBLIC REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) is seeking public input on a proposed Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan.
The plan serves as a unified, comprehensive strategy for transportation service delivery, identifying and meeting the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with limited incomes. It was developed in response to needs voiced by these counties in addition to new requirements for planning for special needs transportation in the 2005 Federal Transportation Act: the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
A copy of the plan is available for public review from September 18 through October 17, 2009 at libraries and judge executive offices in Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. The review information will also be available on the KIPDA website - http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx.
Comments can be emailed to KIPDA at kipda.trans@ky.gov, by mail to Coordinated Plan, C/O Josh Suiter, KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or by calling Suiter at (502) 266-6084. All comments must be received by October 17.
There will be several open house-style public meetings. Below are the dates and times for each county:
Bullitt County: Monday, October 8, 5-7 p.m. at the Shepherdsville Government Center, 643 Conestoga Parkway.
Spencer County: Tuesday, October 6, 5-7 p.m. at the Spencer County Fiscal Court Building, 12 W. Main Street in Taylorsville.
Trimble County: Thursday, October 8, 5-7 p.m. at the UK Extension Office, 43 High Country Lane in Bedford.
Oldham County: Tuesday, October 13, 5-7 p.m. at John Black Convention & Aquatic Center, 1551 N. Hwy 393 Buckner.
Shelby and Henry Counties: Meeting locations, dates and times are to be determined. Check the KIPDA website or call Josh Suiter (502) 266-6084 for details.
For more information, call Suiter at (502) 266-6084.
The plan serves as a unified, comprehensive strategy for transportation service delivery, identifying and meeting the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with limited incomes. It was developed in response to needs voiced by these counties in addition to new requirements for planning for special needs transportation in the 2005 Federal Transportation Act: the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
A copy of the plan is available for public review from September 18 through October 17, 2009 at libraries and judge executive offices in Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. The review information will also be available on the KIPDA website - http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx.
Comments can be emailed to KIPDA at kipda.trans@ky.gov, by mail to Coordinated Plan, C/O Josh Suiter, KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or by calling Suiter at (502) 266-6084. All comments must be received by October 17.
There will be several open house-style public meetings. Below are the dates and times for each county:
Bullitt County: Monday, October 8, 5-7 p.m. at the Shepherdsville Government Center, 643 Conestoga Parkway.
Spencer County: Tuesday, October 6, 5-7 p.m. at the Spencer County Fiscal Court Building, 12 W. Main Street in Taylorsville.
Trimble County: Thursday, October 8, 5-7 p.m. at the UK Extension Office, 43 High Country Lane in Bedford.
Oldham County: Tuesday, October 13, 5-7 p.m. at John Black Convention & Aquatic Center, 1551 N. Hwy 393 Buckner.
Shelby and Henry Counties: Meeting locations, dates and times are to be determined. Check the KIPDA website or call Josh Suiter (502) 266-6084 for details.
For more information, call Suiter at (502) 266-6084.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Governor Beshear announces $28.7 million in improvements for Interstate 65
Gov. Steve Beshear and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson announced yesterday the beginning of a major construction project to repair the pavement on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County.
The $28.7 million project – “Revive 65” – involves the replacement of concrete pavement with asphalt on the 3-mile section of interstate between Fern Valley Road and I-264 (Watterson Expressway). It is among a dozen road and bridge projects, totaling more than $195 million, under way or planned for the Louisville area.
“The current pavement was placed in 1988 – 21 years ago - and erosion beneath the road bed has caused the concrete slabs to settle unevenly,” Gov. Beshear said. “Anyone who’s traveled this part of I-65 knows it’s a rough ride. For motorcycles, it’s even rougher and potentially dangerous..”
Eighteen million dollars of the cost of Revive 65 is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Mayor Abramson said Revive 65 and the other Louisville-area projects are investments for all of Kentucky. “If Louisville can’t move goods and services through the region quickly, the entire economy of the Commonwealth is harmed,” Mayor Abramson said. “By investing in our roads, our bridges and the airport, we ensure that companies as big as UPS – or as small as the corner bakery – have the routes necessary to do business.”
Contractors will work 24 hours a day for 16 days in each direction. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 21, on the northbound lanes of I-65 with lane closures starting at 8 p.m. EDT.
The section of I-65 that normally is five lanes wide on each side will be reduced to three lanes in each direction during construction. In the northern section of the project near the Watterson, where each side of I-65 normally is three lanes wide, traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction during construction.
The interstate will not be closed, but Kentucky Transportation Secretary Joe Prather said motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the construction area. “This portion of Interstate 65 is probably the most heavily traveled section of interstate in Kentucky with an average of 186,000 vehicles per day, so we’re encouraging people to plan now to take alternate routes,” said Prather.
A Web site, revive65.ky.gov, was launched last month showing a map of the construction area and will be regularly updated with construction news. Radio and newspaper advertising to alert motorists of the impending lane closures began this week. A Twitter account has been created to provide daily information. Motorists can sign up at twitter.com/kytcrevive65.
The Transportation Cabinet also has worked proactively with major employers in the area – UPS, Ford, the Louisville Regional Airport Authority and Jefferson County Public Schools – that may need to adjust delivery routes and employee shifts.
When lane closures are in place, the exit ramp to Preston Highway/Grade Lane for northbound traffic will be closed for a portion of time, as will the entrance ramp from Grade Lane to southbound I-65. The project also includes bridge deck overlays and bridge joint and guardrail replacements.
The $28.7 million project – “Revive 65” – involves the replacement of concrete pavement with asphalt on the 3-mile section of interstate between Fern Valley Road and I-264 (Watterson Expressway). It is among a dozen road and bridge projects, totaling more than $195 million, under way or planned for the Louisville area.
“The current pavement was placed in 1988 – 21 years ago - and erosion beneath the road bed has caused the concrete slabs to settle unevenly,” Gov. Beshear said. “Anyone who’s traveled this part of I-65 knows it’s a rough ride. For motorcycles, it’s even rougher and potentially dangerous..”
Eighteen million dollars of the cost of Revive 65 is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Mayor Abramson said Revive 65 and the other Louisville-area projects are investments for all of Kentucky. “If Louisville can’t move goods and services through the region quickly, the entire economy of the Commonwealth is harmed,” Mayor Abramson said. “By investing in our roads, our bridges and the airport, we ensure that companies as big as UPS – or as small as the corner bakery – have the routes necessary to do business.”
Contractors will work 24 hours a day for 16 days in each direction. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 21, on the northbound lanes of I-65 with lane closures starting at 8 p.m. EDT.
The section of I-65 that normally is five lanes wide on each side will be reduced to three lanes in each direction during construction. In the northern section of the project near the Watterson, where each side of I-65 normally is three lanes wide, traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction during construction.
The interstate will not be closed, but Kentucky Transportation Secretary Joe Prather said motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the construction area. “This portion of Interstate 65 is probably the most heavily traveled section of interstate in Kentucky with an average of 186,000 vehicles per day, so we’re encouraging people to plan now to take alternate routes,” said Prather.
A Web site, revive65.ky.gov, was launched last month showing a map of the construction area and will be regularly updated with construction news. Radio and newspaper advertising to alert motorists of the impending lane closures began this week. A Twitter account has been created to provide daily information. Motorists can sign up at twitter.com/kytcrevive65.
The Transportation Cabinet also has worked proactively with major employers in the area – UPS, Ford, the Louisville Regional Airport Authority and Jefferson County Public Schools – that may need to adjust delivery routes and employee shifts.
When lane closures are in place, the exit ramp to Preston Highway/Grade Lane for northbound traffic will be closed for a portion of time, as will the entrance ramp from Grade Lane to southbound I-65. The project also includes bridge deck overlays and bridge joint and guardrail replacements.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Public Review Period on Proposed Amendments
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to projects in the 2007–2011 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Horizon 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan.
The public review and comment period begins on Monday, September 14, 2009 and runs through Tuesday, September 29, 2009. The proposed amendment is available from the Drafts page - http://www.kipda.org/files/PDF/Transportation_Division/Drafts/TIP_Amend_Public_Review_Packet.pdf.
This information is also available for public review at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments may be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov. Please get comments to us no later than Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
Open House Meetings for Proposed Amendments
KIPDA will host open houses at these dates, times and locations:
Open House Meeting #1
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KIPDA Conference Room
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, Kentucky
Open House Meeting #2
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Shively City Hall
3920 Dixie Highway
Shively, Kentucky
Information can also be reviewed at the KIPDA table at the Mayor's Community Conversation on September 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Atherton High School, Dundee Road.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
The public review and comment period begins on Monday, September 14, 2009 and runs through Tuesday, September 29, 2009. The proposed amendment is available from the Drafts page - http://www.kipda.org/files/PDF/Transportation_Division/Drafts/TIP_Amend_Public_Review_Packet.pdf.
This information is also available for public review at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments may be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov. Please get comments to us no later than Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
Open House Meetings for Proposed Amendments
KIPDA will host open houses at these dates, times and locations:
Open House Meeting #1
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KIPDA Conference Room
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, Kentucky
Open House Meeting #2
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Shively City Hall
3920 Dixie Highway
Shively, Kentucky
Information can also be reviewed at the KIPDA table at the Mayor's Community Conversation on September 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Atherton High School, Dundee Road.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
KIPDA staff will me at WorldFest
Come by the KIPDA booth at WorldFest and speak to transportation staff members. We will be available to asnwer questions on Friday and Saturday at the festival, which is held on the Belvedere. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
KIPDA available at Sellersburg Celebrates
Have a transportation question that you want answered or an idea you'd like to present? Come to Sellersburg Celebrates this weekend and share it with KIPDA staff. Staff will be at the festival, which is held at Silver Creek Community Park, from 5-9 p.m. today and tomorrow and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday.
Hope to see you there.
Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
TARC breaks ground on one of the state's largest ARRA projects
The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) broke ground yesterday on its Maintenance Annex Building behind Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway.
The project, which will create 80 jobs, is the largest and first major construction project in the region to be funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding. The building will be certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
Speakers at the celebration included Barry Barker, TARC's Executive Director; Cedric Merlin Powell, TARC Board chairman; Therese McMillan, Deputy Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); Yvette Taylor, FTA Administrator for Region IV in Atlanta; Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson; Congressman John Yarmuth; and Joe Prather, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary.
The annex is a 14,000 square foot building that will be used for training operators and mechanic and will include bus cleaning bays. The project received $4.6 million in ARRA funding.
"This project is a clear example of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act providing immediate and long-term benefits in Louisville" said Congressman Yarmuth.
Monday, August 24, 2009
New TARC express service out of Indiana started today
TARC is providing a new express service between downtown Louisville and a new Park & TARC lot in Jeffersonville, Ind. The new route #74, which started today, will travel from the Jeffersonville Park & TARC across the Second Street Bridge to Louisville and arrive downtown in just a few short minutes. It will serve stops throughout downtown and the Medical Center. See attached map for exact routing.
Development of the Park & TARC lot and the new service are being funded by the state of Indiana. The lot is located at 9th Street and V.F.W. Blvd. Three morning and three afternoon trips every weekday will be provided initially, departing Jeffersonville at 6:42, 7:20 and 8 a.m. and leaving downtown in the afternoon at 4:02, 4:47 and 5:34 p.m.
For additional information call 585-1234, TTY 213-3240 or plan your trip on the TARC web site at www.ridetarc.org.
Development of the Park & TARC lot and the new service are being funded by the state of Indiana. The lot is located at 9th Street and V.F.W. Blvd. Three morning and three afternoon trips every weekday will be provided initially, departing Jeffersonville at 6:42, 7:20 and 8 a.m. and leaving downtown in the afternoon at 4:02, 4:47 and 5:34 p.m.
For additional information call 585-1234, TTY 213-3240 or plan your trip on the TARC web site at www.ridetarc.org.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Mayor's Community Conversation
Don't forget - Josh Suiter, Community Outreach Specialist, will be at the Mayor's Community Conversation on Monday night from 6:30-8 p.m. at Fairdale High School, 1001 Fairdale Road. He will be available to answer questions about transportation planning.
Also, don't forget you can send comments ANYTIME to KIPDA by emailing kipda.trans@ky.gov or mail them to Josh Suiter, KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299.
Also, don't forget you can send comments ANYTIME to KIPDA by emailing kipda.trans@ky.gov or mail them to Josh Suiter, KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Come meet KIPDA staff
Below are some events where you can talk with KIPDA staff about project ideas, current projects and any other questions or concerns you may have:
- Southwest Dream Team: August 4, 3-4:30 p.m. at National College, 3950 Dixie Highway.
- Develop New Albany Networking Event: August 4, 5-7 p.m. at Jimmy's Music Connection, 123 E. Market St, in New Albany.
- One Southern Indiana Network of Champions: August 13, 7:30-9 a.m. at 300 Spring in Jeffersonville.
- Grow Jeffersonville: August 13, 5-7 p.m. at 300 Spring in Jeffersonville.
- Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation: August 17, 6:30 p.m. at Fairdale High School, 1001 Fairdale Road.
- Sellersburg Celebrates: August 27, 5-10 p.m.; August 28, 5-11 p.m.; and August 29, noon-11 p.m. Location to be announced.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Stimulus Project List Changes...
During yesterday's Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) meeting, changes to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) or stimulus act project list were approved.
The changes include removing some projects from the list and moving them to a different federal funding source, removing them without assigning alternative funding, and adding some new projects to the ARRA list. Many of these changes were made because projects could not meet the designated deadlines for the stimulus funding.
At the request of the project sponsor, the TPC approved the removal of the Bullitt County signage project and the Louisville Metro’s Intermodal Transit Center project from the ARRA funding list. The signage project cost was $1219 and the Transit Center was funded at $1,856,026.
In addition, the Eighth Street Repaving project in Jeffersonville, Indiana, was removed from the list. The funding amount was $158,939. It was replaced with a Floyd County (IN) project to add warning signals and striping at Highland Hills Middle, Galena Elementary and Floyd Central High schools. Funding for the new project will remain the same as the amount that was designated for the Eighth Street project.
Some projects were moved from AARA funding to a different federal funding program (the Surface Transportation Program Urban (SLO) funds) due to time constraints. These projects, descriptions, costs and project sponsors are:
· Ohio River Levee Trail: 13,000 linear feet of trail between the Riverside Historic Site and the Mill Creek Generating Station. Funding amount: $687,500. Sponsor: Louisville Metro Parks.
· Stonestreet Elementary School Outdoor Classroom: Construct a shared use path from neighborhood sidewalk to the rear of the school property, and provide outdoor classroom amenities along the shared use path. Project will include a wetland restoration on school site. Funding amount: $82,500. Sponsor: Jefferson County Public Schools.
· KY 155 Streetscape: Improve streetscape, reconstruct sidewalks and enhance landscaping from College Drive to Ruckriegel Parkway. Funding amount: $900,000. Sponsor: City of Jeffersontown.
· I-71 Pedestrian Overpass: Construction of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Interstate I-71 along KY 146. Funding amount: $876,853. Sponsor: Oldham County Government.
· AB Sawyer Greenway and Connector Trails: 2,800 linear feet of a 10-foot wide multi-use path through AB Sawyer Park, connecting to surrounding neighborhoods. Project includes an underpass, bridge, and site amenities. Funding amount: $616,000. Sponsor: Louisville Metro Parks.
· Bullitt County Walkable Community Workshops: Implementation of improvements identified by the Walkable Community Workshop in Bullitt County. Specific locations are in the process of being provided by Bullitt County. Funding amount: $198,000. Sponsor: Bullitt County Government.
· Old Floydsburg Road Safety Improvements: Replace narrow one-lane culvert crossing; clear trees and vegetation out of right-of-way; add shoulder to the road, and add signage for safety. Funding amount: $440,000. Sponsor: Oldham County Government.
· Seneca Loop Extension East and West: East: Design and construction completing the loop in Seneca Park by adding bicycle facilities on Cannons Lane, Dutchman's Lane and KY 155 (Taylorsville Road); West: Design and construction to make connections from Cherokee Park and Seneca Loop to Beargrass Trail and eventual connections to Butchertown Trail and Riverwalk. Work plan considers safety and operational improvements at various street/intersection crossings including the intersection of Lexington Road and Grinsted Drive and Beargrass Trail entrances. Funding amount: $770,000. Sponsor: Louisville Metro Public Works.
Once these changes were approved, two projects were added to the ARRA list. The projects added to the list are:
· Louisville Metro Sidewalk Rehabilitation: Repair existing sidewalks. Funding amount: $1,856,026.
· KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) Extension: Extend KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) as 5 lane road from Blankenbaker Access Road to KY 155 (Taylorsville Road). Funding amount: $4,245,662.
The Blankenbaker Parkway Extension project was previously funded through the SLO program. In order to continue the advancement of the ARRA projects that were removed from the list due to the deadlines, a portion of the SLO funding already designated for the Blankenbaker project was allotted to those projects. The ARRA funding previously associated with those projects was then allocated to Blankenbaker Parkway. This exchange in funding source will permit not only the projects originally identified for the stimulus program but also the Blankenbaker Extension to be fully funded and to proceed without delay.
For more information on these changes, please call Josh Suiter, KIPDA Community Outreach Specialist, at (502) 266-6084.
The changes include removing some projects from the list and moving them to a different federal funding source, removing them without assigning alternative funding, and adding some new projects to the ARRA list. Many of these changes were made because projects could not meet the designated deadlines for the stimulus funding.
At the request of the project sponsor, the TPC approved the removal of the Bullitt County signage project and the Louisville Metro’s Intermodal Transit Center project from the ARRA funding list. The signage project cost was $1219 and the Transit Center was funded at $1,856,026.
In addition, the Eighth Street Repaving project in Jeffersonville, Indiana, was removed from the list. The funding amount was $158,939. It was replaced with a Floyd County (IN) project to add warning signals and striping at Highland Hills Middle, Galena Elementary and Floyd Central High schools. Funding for the new project will remain the same as the amount that was designated for the Eighth Street project.
Some projects were moved from AARA funding to a different federal funding program (the Surface Transportation Program Urban (SLO) funds) due to time constraints. These projects, descriptions, costs and project sponsors are:
· Ohio River Levee Trail: 13,000 linear feet of trail between the Riverside Historic Site and the Mill Creek Generating Station. Funding amount: $687,500. Sponsor: Louisville Metro Parks.
· Stonestreet Elementary School Outdoor Classroom: Construct a shared use path from neighborhood sidewalk to the rear of the school property, and provide outdoor classroom amenities along the shared use path. Project will include a wetland restoration on school site. Funding amount: $82,500. Sponsor: Jefferson County Public Schools.
· KY 155 Streetscape: Improve streetscape, reconstruct sidewalks and enhance landscaping from College Drive to Ruckriegel Parkway. Funding amount: $900,000. Sponsor: City of Jeffersontown.
· I-71 Pedestrian Overpass: Construction of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Interstate I-71 along KY 146. Funding amount: $876,853. Sponsor: Oldham County Government.
· AB Sawyer Greenway and Connector Trails: 2,800 linear feet of a 10-foot wide multi-use path through AB Sawyer Park, connecting to surrounding neighborhoods. Project includes an underpass, bridge, and site amenities. Funding amount: $616,000. Sponsor: Louisville Metro Parks.
· Bullitt County Walkable Community Workshops: Implementation of improvements identified by the Walkable Community Workshop in Bullitt County. Specific locations are in the process of being provided by Bullitt County. Funding amount: $198,000. Sponsor: Bullitt County Government.
· Old Floydsburg Road Safety Improvements: Replace narrow one-lane culvert crossing; clear trees and vegetation out of right-of-way; add shoulder to the road, and add signage for safety. Funding amount: $440,000. Sponsor: Oldham County Government.
· Seneca Loop Extension East and West: East: Design and construction completing the loop in Seneca Park by adding bicycle facilities on Cannons Lane, Dutchman's Lane and KY 155 (Taylorsville Road); West: Design and construction to make connections from Cherokee Park and Seneca Loop to Beargrass Trail and eventual connections to Butchertown Trail and Riverwalk. Work plan considers safety and operational improvements at various street/intersection crossings including the intersection of Lexington Road and Grinsted Drive and Beargrass Trail entrances. Funding amount: $770,000. Sponsor: Louisville Metro Public Works.
Once these changes were approved, two projects were added to the ARRA list. The projects added to the list are:
· Louisville Metro Sidewalk Rehabilitation: Repair existing sidewalks. Funding amount: $1,856,026.
· KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) Extension: Extend KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) as 5 lane road from Blankenbaker Access Road to KY 155 (Taylorsville Road). Funding amount: $4,245,662.
The Blankenbaker Parkway Extension project was previously funded through the SLO program. In order to continue the advancement of the ARRA projects that were removed from the list due to the deadlines, a portion of the SLO funding already designated for the Blankenbaker project was allotted to those projects. The ARRA funding previously associated with those projects was then allocated to Blankenbaker Parkway. This exchange in funding source will permit not only the projects originally identified for the stimulus program but also the Blankenbaker Extension to be fully funded and to proceed without delay.
For more information on these changes, please call Josh Suiter, KIPDA Community Outreach Specialist, at (502) 266-6084.
Friday, July 17, 2009
KIPDA IS SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT ON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency is seeking public comment on proposed changes to projects in the 2007–2011 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Horizon 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan.
Project information is available for public review from July 21-August 4 at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx or by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments can also be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov.
KIPDA will also host open houses to provide additional information and accept comments from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 28 in the conference room at KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive in Jeffersontown or from 4-6:30 p.m. July 28 in the Council Chambers of the City of Jeffersonville, 500 Quartermaster Court in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
Project information is available for public review from July 21-August 4 at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx or by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments can also be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov.
KIPDA will also host open houses to provide additional information and accept comments from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 28 in the conference room at KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive in Jeffersontown or from 4-6:30 p.m. July 28 in the Council Chambers of the City of Jeffersonville, 500 Quartermaster Court in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.
Monday, July 6, 2009
TARC's new Southern Indiana express service
Southern Indiana commuters have a new way to get to downtown Louisville. Beginning June 1, TARC introduced new express service to downtown Louisville from southern Indiana.
The new #65X-Southern Indiana Express route has six trips on weekday mornings departing from Meijer on Charlestown Road and traveling non-stop to downtown Louisville on Interstate 265 to Interstate 65. Stops are schedule in both the Central Business District and Louisville Medical Center. There will be six morning trips leaving Meijer between 6:12 and 8:17 a. m. The six afternoon trips leave downtown between 3:37 and 6:02 p.m. The cash fare is $1.50.
Tickets and passes can be purchased on-line at http://www.ridetarc.org/, at Fifth Third Bank and several library branches. In addition, they are available at Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, and the NIA Center on 29th and Broadway, or by mail at the cashier, TARC, 1000 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203.
For more information on this or any route or fares, call TARC Customer Service at 585-1234 or go to www.ridetarc.org.
Monday, June 22, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Acts Funding Projects are making progress
The KIPDA Louisville (KY-IN) Metropolitan Planning Organization area has been allocated over $45 million dollars through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to spend on roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the five-county metropolitan area. A complete list of projects and how you can track their progress is available here:
http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/MPO/Projects/Default.aspx
For more information on these projects, call Josh Suiter, Community Outreach Specialist at KIPDA, at (502) 266-6084.
http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/MPO/Projects/Default.aspx
For more information on these projects, call Josh Suiter, Community Outreach Specialist at KIPDA, at (502) 266-6084.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Come see us....
Summertime is here and the festival season is in full gear. KIPDA is preparing for a busy couple of months and we're hoping you will stop by our booth/table at any of these festivals or events below:
- St. Matthews Community Fair: June 14, noon-4 p.m. at Brown Park, Browns Lane and Kresge Way.
- Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation: June 15, 6:30 p.m. at Ramsey Middle School, 6409 Gellhaus Lane.
- Lyndon Area Fair: June 19, 4-10 p.m. and June 20, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Robsion Park, One Robsion Way.
- Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation: July 20, 6:30 p.m. at Carter Elementary School, 3600 Bohne Ave.
- Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation: August 17, 6:30 p.m. at Fairdale High School, 1001 Fairdale Road.
- Sellersburg Celebrates: August 27, 5-10 p.m.; August 28, 5-11 p.m.; and August 29, noon-11 p.m. Location to be announced.
- WorldFest: September 4 and 5. Times and location to be announced.
- Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation: September 21, 6:30 p.m. at Atherton High School, 3000 Dundee Road.
- Southwest Festival: October 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sun Valley Park.
- Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation: October 19, 6:30 p.m. at Southern High School, 8620 Preston Highway.
- Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation: November 16, 6:30 p.m. at Central High School, 1130 Chestnut St.
We'll have valuable information on getting involved in the transportation process and safety-related tips as well as information our on our Ticket To Ride program.
We hope to see you and meet you at some of these events.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Study hopes to develop transportation plans for Bullitt County
The Bullitt County Transportation Study is underway. This study hopes to improve transportation in Bullitt County through the development of the countywide transportation plan. The study is a collective effort among the county, the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA), and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The study will include a short-term safety and operational improvement plan, a long-range transportation plan and strategies to improve transit service and other non-automobile transportation modes. ENTRAN is the consultant.
The study is the most recent effort to meet the needs in the county, which has seen a rapid population growth – about 25 percent since the year 2000. The county has numerous two-lane highways that are ill-suited to handle increasing traffic loads. Also, Interstate 65 serves as a major freight corridor and with numerous industrial sites and distribution centers located in Bullitt County, trucks are a major component of the traffic mix and have both capacity and safety impacts.
A public open house was held on May 28 to share with the public some ideas generated by the study's steering committee. To learn more about this open house (and future open houses) and what was discussed, go to the study's website: www.gobullitt.com.
The study is the most recent effort to meet the needs in the county, which has seen a rapid population growth – about 25 percent since the year 2000. The county has numerous two-lane highways that are ill-suited to handle increasing traffic loads. Also, Interstate 65 serves as a major freight corridor and with numerous industrial sites and distribution centers located in Bullitt County, trucks are a major component of the traffic mix and have both capacity and safety impacts.
A public open house was held on May 28 to share with the public some ideas generated by the study's steering committee. To learn more about this open house (and future open houses) and what was discussed, go to the study's website: www.gobullitt.com.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
What do you see as Louisville's greatest transportation need?
As we look to the future, we are interested in hearing from you! What do you think is Louisville's area's greatest transportation need?
We'd love to know. You might be asking, Why? Well, KIPDA is a voluntary association of local governments which provides regional planning, program administration, review, and technical services in the areas of public administration, social services, and transportation. One of KIPDA’s responsibilities as the area’s designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is to serve as the forum for local governments, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Transit Authority of River City, and the area’s residents to plan for a coordinated transportation system designed to move people and goods affordably, efficiently, and safely.
In 1973, the Federal Surface Transportation Assistance Act required the formation of MPOs in urbanized areas (those with a population of 50,000 or more) to undertake transportation planning based on a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative process between federal, state,
and local governments. The MPO provides the framework to identify needs, propose solutions, and determine where and how federal dollars are spent in the area. Elected and appointed officials use studies and analyses to make decisions in determining the best plans for the metropolitan area.
As you can see, we have an interest in hearing from you - ANYTIME!
Here is your chance to be heard. Leave us a comment and tell us what you think would make traveling in Louisville easier and better!
We'd love to know. You might be asking, Why? Well, KIPDA is a voluntary association of local governments which provides regional planning, program administration, review, and technical services in the areas of public administration, social services, and transportation. One of KIPDA’s responsibilities as the area’s designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is to serve as the forum for local governments, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Transit Authority of River City, and the area’s residents to plan for a coordinated transportation system designed to move people and goods affordably, efficiently, and safely.
In 1973, the Federal Surface Transportation Assistance Act required the formation of MPOs in urbanized areas (those with a population of 50,000 or more) to undertake transportation planning based on a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative process between federal, state,
and local governments. The MPO provides the framework to identify needs, propose solutions, and determine where and how federal dollars are spent in the area. Elected and appointed officials use studies and analyses to make decisions in determining the best plans for the metropolitan area.
As you can see, we have an interest in hearing from you - ANYTIME!
Here is your chance to be heard. Leave us a comment and tell us what you think would make traveling in Louisville easier and better!
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