The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 5 Office announced lane and ramp closures on Interstate 264 as part of the ramp replacement project on the Senator Powers Expressway. Lane and ramp closures are scheduled for pavement striping and marker installation on the following dates:
•Exit ramp from westbound Interstate 264 to westbound Interstate 64 (mile point 0.0) from 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23rd until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24th
•Left lane of westbound Interstate 64 at Interstate 264 (mile point 0.8) from 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24th until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25th
•Right lane of westbound Interstate 64 at Interstate 264 (mile point 0.8) from 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25th until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 26th
•Exit ramp from westbound Interstate 264 to westbound Interstate 64 (mile point 0.0) from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26th until 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27th
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, August 24, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program Update and Public Review Underway
The Louisville (KY-IN) Metropolitan Planning Organization (a function of the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency, known as KIPDA) is updating the metropolitan area's Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for the five counties (Clark and Floyd counties, Indiana; and Bullitt, Jefferson, and Oldham counties, Kentucky).
The documents can be found at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx.
We need your input to help guide the decision making process of the Transportation Policy Committee, the decision-making body of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Transportation Policy Committee consists of 18 members, which includes local elected officials and transportation agencies in the metropolitan transportation planning area.
Please review the final drafts of Horizon 2030: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Louisville (KY-IN) Metropolitan Planning Area and the FY 2011 - FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program, and let us know what you think. By the way, these drafts are available in hard copy at all of the local, public libraries in the five-county Metropolitan Planning Area.
After reviewing both or either of the documents, please send us your input either by email (kipda.trans@ky.gov), mail to KIPDA, Attn: MTP/TIP Update, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299, or fax it to us at 502-266-5047, Attn: MTP/TIP Update.
You may also stop in at any of the scheduled public open house meetings to ask questions and submit comments. The meetings are as scheduled:
Thursday, Augut 12, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
180 W. Spring Street
New Albany, Indiana
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
John Black Community Center
1551 N. Highway 393
Buckner, Kentucky
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
NIA Center
2900 W. Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky
Monday, August 23, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Southwest Government Center
7210 Dixie Highway
Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Louisville Free Public Library Fairdale Branch
10616 W. Manslick Road
Louisville, Kentucky
Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Republic Bank Community Room
9600 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, Kentucky
Monday, August 30, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Town of Clarksville Municipal Center Council Chambers
2000 Broadway Street
Clarksville, Indiana
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Paroquet Springs Conference Center, Adam Shepherd Room
395 Paroquet Springs Drive
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
You may also attend the Transportation Technical Coordinating Committee meeting and/or the Transportation Policy Committee meeting. Both have specific agenda items where members of the public are welcomed to speak and address the committees. Information on those meetings is available through the KIPDA News page under the "Meeting Notices" section.
In addition, staff will be available at the Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation on August 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Central High School, 1130 West Chestnut Street.
Should you have any questions, please call or email Josh Suiter at josh.suiter@ky.gov, or 502-266-6084.
The documents can be found at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx.
We need your input to help guide the decision making process of the Transportation Policy Committee, the decision-making body of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Transportation Policy Committee consists of 18 members, which includes local elected officials and transportation agencies in the metropolitan transportation planning area.
Please review the final drafts of Horizon 2030: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Louisville (KY-IN) Metropolitan Planning Area and the FY 2011 - FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program, and let us know what you think. By the way, these drafts are available in hard copy at all of the local, public libraries in the five-county Metropolitan Planning Area.
After reviewing both or either of the documents, please send us your input either by email (kipda.trans@ky.gov), mail to KIPDA, Attn: MTP/TIP Update, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299, or fax it to us at 502-266-5047, Attn: MTP/TIP Update.
You may also stop in at any of the scheduled public open house meetings to ask questions and submit comments. The meetings are as scheduled:
Thursday, Augut 12, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
180 W. Spring Street
New Albany, Indiana
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
John Black Community Center
1551 N. Highway 393
Buckner, Kentucky
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
NIA Center
2900 W. Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky
Monday, August 23, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Southwest Government Center
7210 Dixie Highway
Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Louisville Free Public Library Fairdale Branch
10616 W. Manslick Road
Louisville, Kentucky
Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Republic Bank Community Room
9600 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, Kentucky
Monday, August 30, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Town of Clarksville Municipal Center Council Chambers
2000 Broadway Street
Clarksville, Indiana
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Paroquet Springs Conference Center, Adam Shepherd Room
395 Paroquet Springs Drive
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
You may also attend the Transportation Technical Coordinating Committee meeting and/or the Transportation Policy Committee meeting. Both have specific agenda items where members of the public are welcomed to speak and address the committees. Information on those meetings is available through the KIPDA News page under the "Meeting Notices" section.
In addition, staff will be available at the Louisville Metro Mayor's Community Conversation on August 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Central High School, 1130 West Chestnut Street.
Should you have any questions, please call or email Josh Suiter at josh.suiter@ky.gov, or 502-266-6084.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
What do you think about transportation planning in the region?
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
NEW OXMOOR-BASHFORD MANOR SHUTTLE IS NOW RUNNING
A new shopper shuttle to replace Route #58 was debuted June 22, departing from the Bashford Lane Walmart at 9:10 a.m. It will have three morning and three afternoon runs on Tuesdays only.
The Route #58S Bashford-Oxmoor Shopper replaces the local Route #58, which was discontinued as of June 6, due to TARC’s budget shortfall. It is designed to provide access to shopping, doctors’ offices and the hospitals on Dutchmans Lane for seniors and people without alternate transportation. It includes stops at Bashford Manor Target, Shalom Tower, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Hospital East, Norton Suburban, Baptist Hospital East, Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center.
The shopper shuttle fare is $.50 with a half-fare discount for seniors and people with disabilities.
“Many seniors and internationals live in the Hikes Lane area and used Route #58 to meet their basic needs. We heard from people that keeping the route on a limited basis would provide them at least a lifeline to needed services, so that’s what we are responding to with this new shopper shuttle,” said TARC Executive Director Barry Barker.
A copy of the new schedule is available on the TARC website. It also lists information about TARC’s two other shopper shuttles in Old Louisville and Southern Indiana. You can also get schedule information by calling TARC’s Customer Service Department at 585-1234.
The Route #58S Bashford-Oxmoor Shopper replaces the local Route #58, which was discontinued as of June 6, due to TARC’s budget shortfall. It is designed to provide access to shopping, doctors’ offices and the hospitals on Dutchmans Lane for seniors and people without alternate transportation. It includes stops at Bashford Manor Target, Shalom Tower, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Hospital East, Norton Suburban, Baptist Hospital East, Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center.
The shopper shuttle fare is $.50 with a half-fare discount for seniors and people with disabilities.
“Many seniors and internationals live in the Hikes Lane area and used Route #58 to meet their basic needs. We heard from people that keeping the route on a limited basis would provide them at least a lifeline to needed services, so that’s what we are responding to with this new shopper shuttle,” said TARC Executive Director Barry Barker.
A copy of the new schedule is available on the TARC website. It also lists information about TARC’s two other shopper shuttles in Old Louisville and Southern Indiana. You can also get schedule information by calling TARC’s Customer Service Department at 585-1234.
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