Proposed Amendment to the FY 2011 – FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program & Horizon 2030 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

KIPDA is proposing project changes to the Horizon 2030 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program. The projects have been reviewed by the Interagency Consultation Group for the regional emissions analysis. An air quality conformity report and documentation of the analysis are included in this link: http://www.kipda.org/files/PDF/Transportation_Division/TIP/Proposed_Amendment_June_2011.pdf

 

We invite you to review the project information and submit comments to the following address by July 11, 2011.

 

TIP & Plan Amendment
KIPDA
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299

 

You may also email comments to kipda.trans@ky.gov or fax them to 502.266.5047, Attn: TIP & Plan Amendment.

 

In addition, you may review the documents and ask questions in person during public open houses held at the following times and locations:

 

• June 29, 2011: 10 am to 2 pm at KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, Kentucky
• June 29, 2011: 4 p.m. to 6:30 pm at the Iroquois Public Library, 601 W Woodlawn Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky

 

For more information, call Josh Suiter at (502) 266-6084.

 

 

 

 

Ramp and road closures announced

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 Office announces temporary closure of the following ramps as part of the concrete pavement repair project on Interstate 264:


• Entrance ramp from Taylor Boulevard to eastbound Interstate 264
• Entrance ramp from Third Street to eastbound Interstate 264

These ramps are scheduled for closure from 10:00 p.m. on today, June 17th until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20th. Motorists should follow the signed detours.

In addition, there will be impending construction on KY 1065 (Outer Loop) in Jefferson County at Northern Ditch bridge (mile point 1.4). Work is scheduled to begin the week of June 27th to replace the bridge deck at this location. The curb, railing and drains on the structure will also be replaced.


Louisville Paving, Inc. was awarded the contract for this project in the amount of $358,540. The work is scheduled for completion by November 15, 2011.

During construction, KY 1065 will be closed at the bridge for 30 days. The closure is scheduled to begin on June ¬¬27th at 6:00 a.m. Motorists should follow the signed detour via National Turnpike, KY 841 (Gene Snyder Freeway) and New Cut Road.

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. Traffic information for the District 5 counties also available at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.



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Dump the Pump is tomorrow!

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the sixth annual National Dump the Pump Day tomorrow, June 16.


Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2011 National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, protect the environment, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and improve our quality of life.

Currently, AAA of Louisville estimates the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded to be $3.72 at local gas stations, an almost $1 per gallon increase over this time last year.

“We’re taking the opportunity on Dump the Pump day to remind folks that we offer an efficient, and inexpensive way to travel around Greater Louisville,” said TARC’s Executive Director Barry Barker. “Leave the car in the garage – and let us do the driving for you.”

According to the APTA, a two-person household that downsizes to one car can save – on the average – of more than $10,000 per year.

“Using public transportation is the quickest way to beat high gas prices – if it is available in your community,” said APTA President William Millar. “Additionally, riding public transportation on National Dump the Pump Day helps the environment and reduces our country’s dependence on oil.”

Currently, more than one-quarter of the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. Public transportation saves more than 37 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year – that’s the equivalent to the emissions generated to power every household in Washington, DC; New York City; Atlanta; Denver; and Los Angeles combined. 

Lane Markings to Be Modified at Interstate 64 and Interstate 264

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 5 Office has announced temporary exit ramp closures from westbound Interstate 64 to both eastbound and westbound Interstate 264 (mile point 12.1). Ramps are scheduled for closure from midnight on Friday, June 10th until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th. Motorists will need to follow the signed detour via the Cannons Lane exit (Exit 10).

Crews will be restriping the pavement at the exit ramps and installing new overhead signs. Construction was completed last fall on an auxillary lane on westbound I-64 and changes were made to provide two exit only lanes for I-264 (Watterson Expressway). After observing a heavy queue of traffic and an increase in crashes at the ramp from westbound I-64 to I-264, engineers re-evaluated this interchange and decided to modify the striping configuration.

The right/outside lane of westbound I-64 is currently an exit only lane for eastbound I-264. This lane will be changed to allow motorists to exit for both eastbound and westbound I-264. The adjacent lane is an exit only lane for westbound I-264. The two lanes exiting for westbound I-264 will merge into one lane on the flyover ramp as was the previous configuration prior to construction last year.

The two left lanes of westbound I-64 closest to the median barrier wall will continue as through lanes.

In addition to the ramp closures, the two right lanes of westbound I-64 will be closed between Hurstbourne Parkway and I-264 to allow for overhead sign installation. These lane closures are scheduled from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10th until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th.

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. Traffic information for the District 5 counties also available at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.

Sustainable City Series Features Active Design Workshop

A Sustainable Series workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon June 10 at Glassworks, 815. W. Market St., in Louisville.

The Active Design Workshop provides a hands-on demonstration of how Active Design guidelines and other design techniques can be used to increase regular physical activity and eating habits. Participants will be introduced to tools and techniques to incorporate physcla activity int othe built enviornment.

The program will provide a new perspective on the design of buildings and transportation infastructure and show how area plans can provide opportunities for healthy living.

Guests speakers include: Jim Mims, director of the Louisville Metro Codes and Regulations; Dr. Matt Zahn, acting director of Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness; Dr. Karen Lee, director of Built Enviornment Department of New York City; Patrick Nall, principal at TBD+; and Bill and Kent Weylend, of City Properties Group.

The workshop is free but space is limited. To register, go to http://www.udstudio.org/ by June 8. Heine Brothers will provide coffee.

The program is sponsored by Louisville Metro Mayor's Healthy Hometown, University of Louisville Urban and Public Affairs, The Kentucky Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, American Institute of Architects Central Kentucky Chapter, TDB+ and City Properties Group.

For more infromation, call (502) 587-7015 or go to http://www.udstudio.org/.