 Don’t throw away
that old television, computers or other electronic device that’s you just
replaced. Let Metro Public Works recycle those newly obsolete devices
instead.
Free
post-holiday electronics drop-off service is available at our Waste
Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue. Drop-off will be available
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on these three Saturdays: January 6, January
13 and January 20.
The
special holiday promotion is in addition to our regular year round
electronics recycling program. Details on the regular program are available
on our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/recycling.
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 Come join us for our February 24h evening annual fundraiser,
"Dinner with The Monarchs" at Valley Hope Center, 10801 Deering
Road. Our Mardi Gras theme offers a way to experience thrilling fun while
helping neighbors in need.
We have a delectable dinner, an exciting auction, and melodious
music by The Monarchs. Tickets are only $35 apiece, the best buy in
Louisville for dining, bidding, and listening that takes us back to the good
ole’ days. Call 935-0310, or stop by 8504 Terry Road and pick up your
tickets. Last year Southwest Communities netted over $50,000 to help our
local neighbors in need.
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 Monthly
Snapshot:
The latest unemployment
rate is 3.5%, compared to 3.7% at the same time
last year.
The latest size
of labor force is 664,724, compared to 645,263 at the same time
last year.
The latest number
of monthly online job postings is 6,635, with 2,348 of
those requiring an Associate's degree or higher and 1,793 of those requiring a
Bachelor's degree or higher.
The latest number
of quarterly (October - December) online job postings is 19,562,
with 6,788 of those requiring an Associate's degree or higher
and 5,163 of those requiring a Bachelor's degree or higher.
*All above data refers to the Louisville
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
https://kwlmi.shinyapps.io/shinyBlsUpdates/
 Contact the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Cabinet's
Chris Allen PE at Chris.Allen@ky.gov
or
Tom hall PE at Tom.Hall@ky.gov
502-210-5447
 The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2018 is starting on January 25th, and we'd love to find someone from District 25 to participate this year.
Center For Neighborhoods is happy to announce the Spring Class of Neighborhood Institute!
The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM at Center For Neighborhoods Offices - 507 South Third Street, for 12 consecutive weeks (January 25th, 2017 – April 12th, 2018), including a Graduation Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Applications will be accepted through January 12th, 2018.
The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2018 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.
To apply for the 12-week program, visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org, or contact John Hawkins at 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.
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31W (Dixie Highway):
Lane closures and sidewalk closures in place
between Greenwood Road and Heaton Road (mile markers 11.7 to 14.5) due to
construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines.
Roadway is reduced to two lanes on northbound Dixie Highway
between Greenwood Road and Blanton Lane.
Lane closures are possible on
southbound Dixie Highway between Heaton Road and Upper Hunters Trace.
The work zones are clearly marked with signs indicating upcoming lane
changes. The contractor has also added some new striping along
intersections to guide traffic through these temporary lane changes.
One
of the most common questions we get is about whether we will have fewer lanes
with the New Dixie Highway.
NO!
- While there will be temporary lane closures during the construction process,
there will be no permanent reduction in the number of lanes.
- Medians have been designed at different widths depending on space availability,
so that the lane number can be maintained.
- Furthermore, all lanes will be open
to all traffic. (For example, there will not be a dedicated bus lane.)
 Maps of Dixie Highway improvements, including planned medians and sidewalks are available for viewing on The New Dixie Highway website.
Medians are a vital part of reducing congestion and improving safety by reducing the number of left turns. In some sections, the medians will be planted with native grasses and low-maintenance plants to beautify the area while also making traffic safer and more efficient.
Limiting left turns will help make the New Dixie Highway a safer, and less congested commute for everyone. Left turns create backlogs of traffic, because vehicles waiting to turn block a lane of travel. Left turns are also one of the most dangerous parts of driving, and the ensuing wrecks cause more congestion. Other highways that have installed similar medians have seen a 30 percent reduction in crashes.
The maps also feature the new, wider sidewalks on both sides of the highway, which are an important safety feature for pedestrians. Most of the sidewalks will be eight feet wide, much larger than current sidewalks in the area, and will help pedestrians safely reach bus transportation or other destinations.
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31W (Dixie Highway):
Lane
closures and possible between Stonestreet Road and Pages Lane (mile markers 9.7
to 10.5) due to drainage and sidewalk work.
 1. What is the current schedule and completion date?
- The new completion date for the project is May 15, 2018.
2. Whom is responsible for overseeing the Dixie Highway Paving Project?
- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the State Government's agency charged with building and maintaining federal highways and Kentucky state highways is charged with overseeing the construction of the Dixie Paving Project.
3. Whom is the contractor charged with the infrastructure repair and repaving of Dixie Highway?
- Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. was awarded this contract in the amount of $14.5 million from the State.
4. Will the contractor be penalized for not completing all work by the completion date?
- If the project continues beyond the May 15, 2018 deadline the contractor will be assessed a fine of $25,000 per day.
5. Who can we contact if we have concerns?
Visit goky.ky.gov
for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5
counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5
and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5
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