The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public input during the federal review of the metropolitan transportation planning process for the Louisville Metropolitan Planning Area that takes place once every four years.
A public meeting will be held on August 10, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Blvd., in Louisville. This meeting will be the public’s opportunity to talk directly with Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration officials about the Louisville area transportation planning process.
The results of the FHWA/FTA 2006 transportation planning review can be found at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/MPO/FederalCertificationReview2010.aspx and are also available by calling Josh Suiter at (502) 266-6084. Written comments may also be submitted until August 25 to:
Greg Rawlings
FHWA
330 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
or by e-mail to Gregory.Rawlings@fhwa.dot.gov.
For those needing special accommodation, please contact Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084 at least three days prior to the meeting.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ticket to Ride is now on Twitter
Ticket to Ride has recently begun using Twitter.
To find Ticket to Ride on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/KIPDATTR.
Use the Twitter updates from Ticket to Ride to learn more about their van pool, bike pool, car pool and school pool programs. Ticket to Ride's website can be found at www.tickettoride.org.
To find Ticket to Ride on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/KIPDATTR.
Use the Twitter updates from Ticket to Ride to learn more about their van pool, bike pool, car pool and school pool programs. Ticket to Ride's website can be found at www.tickettoride.org.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Kentucky texting law goes into effect today
Attention all of you who enjoying text messaging!
Starting today, it's against the law in Kentucky, to text while driving. However, only warnings will be issued until next Jan. 1 and then fines will be given.
In addition, the law new states that drivers younger than 18 are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
After the initial warning period ends Jan. 1, fines of $25 for the first texting offense and $50 for subsequent offenses will be given. Plus, teen violators who are driving on instructional permits or intermediate licenses would to wait 180 days before they could graduate to the next licensing level.
Kentucky is one of 10 states that have banned sending text messages while driving thsi year and thirty states now bans and roughly that many also prohibit motorists under age 18 from using cell phones while driving. Indiana bans drivers younger than 18 from texting and using cell phones.
Starting today, it's against the law in Kentucky, to text while driving. However, only warnings will be issued until next Jan. 1 and then fines will be given.
In addition, the law new states that drivers younger than 18 are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
After the initial warning period ends Jan. 1, fines of $25 for the first texting offense and $50 for subsequent offenses will be given. Plus, teen violators who are driving on instructional permits or intermediate licenses would to wait 180 days before they could graduate to the next licensing level.
Kentucky is one of 10 states that have banned sending text messages while driving thsi year and thirty states now bans and roughly that many also prohibit motorists under age 18 from using cell phones while driving. Indiana bans drivers younger than 18 from texting and using cell phones.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
TARC TO UNVEIL NINE HYBRID BUSES WITH NEW BUTTERFLY DESIGN
Mayor Jerry Abramson, along with U.S. Representative John Yarmuth, Kentucky Transportation Service Delivery Director Vickie Bourne and TARC Executive Director J. Barry Barker will unveil the 9 new hybrid buses on Friday, July 9, at 11 a.m. the pavillian in Shawnee Park.
TARC’s fleet of environmentally-friendly buses will increase to 21 with the arrival of nine new Gillig hybrid-electric buses. Seven of them were funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and two from a variety of federal and state sources. The hybrids are silver with a new butterfly design that complements the silver bus design that was introduced last year.
The buses cost $558,000 apiece and are better for the environment, more fuel efficient, easier to maintain and smoother to ride than TARC older diesel-fueled buses.
The hybrid-electric technology uses electric power in combination with a diesel-powered engine. It brings many benefits, as follows:
Improving air quality
Emissions Reduced:
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) – 61% less
Particulate Matter (PM) – 93% less
Carbon Monoxide (CO) – 90% less
Hydrocarbons (HC) – 21% less
Reducing energy consumption
Better fuel economy with an annual savings of 3,000 gallons per bus
High Mechanical performance
Fewer brake repairs necessary
Sixteen times fewer transmission fluid changes required
No major mechanical errors
“Not only will these hybrid buses help Louisvillians breathe easier by reducing pollution, but they’ll help save money,” said Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3). “With lower maintenance costs and lower fuel consumption that will save 3,000 gallons per year, per bus, TARC will have more resources to create jobs and grow their services.”
The TARC hybrids are manufactured by Gillig Corp. in Hayward, California. The propulsion system is manufactured by Allison Transmission GM, of Indianapolis.
The buses are 40 feet long and have low-floor access. The hybrid's diesel engine is smaller. A regular diesel bus emits the most pollution when it accelerates from a stop or goes up hill. The hybrid bus uses electric power from its batteries to accelerate, drastically reducing emissions and eliminating tailpipe smoke in these situations. With less demand on the diesel engine, the hybrid buses are much quieter. This innovative bus also accelerates and goes up hills without revving the engine.
Hybrid buses also cost less to maintain, due to brakes that last twice as long, thanks to regenerative braking and no transmission to maintain.
TARC’s fleet of environmentally-friendly buses will increase to 21 with the arrival of nine new Gillig hybrid-electric buses. Seven of them were funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and two from a variety of federal and state sources. The hybrids are silver with a new butterfly design that complements the silver bus design that was introduced last year.
The buses cost $558,000 apiece and are better for the environment, more fuel efficient, easier to maintain and smoother to ride than TARC older diesel-fueled buses.
The hybrid-electric technology uses electric power in combination with a diesel-powered engine. It brings many benefits, as follows:
Improving air quality
Emissions Reduced:
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) – 61% less
Particulate Matter (PM) – 93% less
Carbon Monoxide (CO) – 90% less
Hydrocarbons (HC) – 21% less
Reducing energy consumption
Better fuel economy with an annual savings of 3,000 gallons per bus
High Mechanical performance
Fewer brake repairs necessary
Sixteen times fewer transmission fluid changes required
No major mechanical errors
“Not only will these hybrid buses help Louisvillians breathe easier by reducing pollution, but they’ll help save money,” said Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3). “With lower maintenance costs and lower fuel consumption that will save 3,000 gallons per year, per bus, TARC will have more resources to create jobs and grow their services.”
The TARC hybrids are manufactured by Gillig Corp. in Hayward, California. The propulsion system is manufactured by Allison Transmission GM, of Indianapolis.
The buses are 40 feet long and have low-floor access. The hybrid's diesel engine is smaller. A regular diesel bus emits the most pollution when it accelerates from a stop or goes up hill. The hybrid bus uses electric power from its batteries to accelerate, drastically reducing emissions and eliminating tailpipe smoke in these situations. With less demand on the diesel engine, the hybrid buses are much quieter. This innovative bus also accelerates and goes up hills without revving the engine.
Hybrid buses also cost less to maintain, due to brakes that last twice as long, thanks to regenerative braking and no transmission to maintain.
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