 A Louisville Metro Council member has an idea to reduce panhandling and raise money for those in need. The "Give a Better Way" campaign being proposed by David Yates (D) would discourage Louisville residents from giving to panhandlers, urging them instead to donate to the Metro United Way, Goodwill or other non-profit services. "There's a better way to give," Yates said. "We have a lot of generous, good-hearted people who want to help people have a hand up, more than a handout." Yates said he will file an amendment to Metro Louisville's budget ordinance "sometime in the next two months," requesting start-up money of $120,000 from the $1 million the council appropriated for homelessness initiatives. After the initial funding , the campaign should be self-sufficient, he said.
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 The Stacks of Backpacks – Back to School Donation Drive is nearly half way through, and has kicked off to a great start! Crunch Fitness, LAC, The Southwest YMCA, and Planet Fitness have truly stepped up their game as they have collected over 60 new backpacks and countless amounts of school supplies! Thank you to all of the donors! We still need your help so kids throughout Southwest Louisville will have a fresh new start to the school year! The Stacks of Backpacks – Back to School Donation Drive will end on August 9th, so please donate all backpacks and school supplies. You don't need to be a member to donate! Please help our community!
   
 Louisville Metro Government will be hosting the first public open house to present the Dixie Highway BRT Access Planning Study. The meeting will be an opportunity to comment on the preliminary planning for the four street segments:
- Valley Station Rd from Dixie Hwy to Stonestreet Rd
- Rockford Ln from Dixie Hwy to Cane Run Rd
- Gagel Ave from Dixie Hwy to Manslick Rd
- Crums Ln from Cane Run Rd to Manslick Rd
The study will evaluate and make recommendations for improvements to pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular access to Dixie Hwy.
WHEN: August 8, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
WHERE: Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy. Louisville, KY 40272
Once compiled, the meeting record will be made available for review and copying only after an Open Records Request has been received and approved. All Open Records Requests must be submitted to the KY Transportation Cabinet, Offices of Legal Services, Transportation Cabinet Office Building, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), if anyone has a disability and will require assistance, please notify Tammy Markert of the necessary requirements no later than August 7, 2019. This request does not have to be in writing. Please address any questions regarding this meeting or project to: Tammy Markert at 502-574-3197 or Tammy.Markert@louisvilleky.gov
The Louisville Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Louisville Forward Economic Development, the SBA, SCORE and Sullivan University, announced today the launch of Scale Up Louisville, a year-long program to help small business owners plan for and execute a growth plan.
The program begins Aug. 21 and will provide direct support to a cohort of 15 business owners through a competitive application process, with the goal of helping companies grow jobs and enhance economic development.
The initial intensive program consists of topics such as:
- Sizing up your business
- Exploring growth opportunities
- Strategic decision-making
- Using financial tools
- Strengthening products
- Sizing up the market
- Leading the Organization
- Managing growth operations
- Charting financial performance
- Making it happen
Those wishing to apply are encouraged to visit: http://scaleuplouisville.com
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VITA is now offering free tax preparation to help with the following questions/topics:
- 2018 Missed Deadline
- Prior Year Returns
- Amendments
- Tax Question
May 13th - October 16th
- Mondays: 9AM - 4PM (Edison Center)
- Tuesdays: 9AM - 4PM (Edison Center)
- Wednesday: 11AM - 7PM (Louisville Urban League)
Saturdays at the Edison Center will run from 9AM - 3PM on Aug. 3rd, Sept. 7th, and Oct. 5th
Edison Center - 701 W. Ormsby Ave, 2nd Floor
Louisville Urban League - 1535 W. Broadway
Call 502-574-5687 to book an appointment!
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Below is a list of projects overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet happening in Southwest Louisville.
US 31W (Dixie Highway) South:The right lane will be closed at Algonquin Parkway Lane (mile marker 17.0) for construction of a concrete bus pad.
US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and sidewalk closures in place between Blanton Lane and Crums Lane (mile markers 12.5 to 15.3) due to construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines. Left lane is closed in each direction between Greenwood Road and Wells Drive (mile markers 11.6 to 11.9). Roadway is reduced to two lanes on northbound Dixie Highway between Blanton Lane and Upper Hunters Trace. Left lane is closed in each direction between I-264 and Crums Lane. In these areas where the lane closures are in place, the sidewalks are closed on the side where the roadwork is taking place. Pedestrians need to cross Dixie Highway at a signalized intersection and use the sidewalk on the other side of the road instead of walking through the construction work.
Log on to goky.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  Sidewalks Are NOT For Driving!
New sidewalks along Dixie Highway have been designed to improve pedestrian safety. They are not for driving or parking.
The New Dixie Highway Project team has been reaching out to local utility contractors, asking that they communicate with drivers about the appropriate way to access easements.
Community members have complained about seeing vehicles on the sidewalks – which are not designed to carry heavy equipment. In addition, blocking the sidewalks can put pedestrians in dangerous situations.
If you have questions about sidewalk use, reach out to the project team through the website.
Medians Now Being Installed!
The first new medians have now been installed on The New Dixie Highway, with more to come. This video is an overview. Remember:
- The medians will reduce the number of dangerous, mid-block left-turns.
- U-turns at signalized intersections are safer than turning left across traffic.
The new medians are non-mountable. Don’t try to drive up on them. You’ll get stuck.
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