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!

2 comments:

  1. Okay, I'll bite. I'd like to see more transit, walking, and biking options.

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  2. Mr. Morse,

    Thanks for the feedback. As you know, we are always working on ways to improve things. I will share your thoughts with the staff and with the Public Comment Subcommittee of the TPC.

    Thanks!

    Josh Suiter

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