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Welcome to the first issue of the new monthly Vision Zero Louisville newsletter! Please share this with friends and colleagues who may be interested in traffic safety, transportation projects, and working together to reach our goal of zero deaths by 2050.
W. Oak Street, one of ten corridors included in Louisville's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application.
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Opportunity
Louisville Metro Government, in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and lead consultant Palmer Engineering, submitted an application for the first annual Safe Streets and Roads for All federal discretionary grant. We are seeking over $20 million for safety improvements for the following ten roadways:
- River Road (E. Witherspoon St to Beargrass Creek)
- Zorn Avenue (River Rd to Madelle Ave)
- E. Oak Street (Mary St to Barret Ave)
- Southern Parkway (W. Woodlawn Ave to Taylor Blvd/New Cut Rd)
- Berry Boulevard (Manslick Rd to Taylor Blvd)
- Crums Lane (Cane Run Rd to Cheviot Dr)
- Louis Coleman Jr. Drive (Algonquin Pkwy to Virginia Ave)
- Wilson Avenue (Algonquin Pkwy to S. 26th St)
- S. 22nd Street (Dumesnil St to Bernheim Ln)
- W. Oak Street (S. 16th St to S. 7th St)
The grant application deadline was September 15, 2022. Award announcements are expected to be made in January 2023.
Note: Bike facilities included in the proposal do not meet guidelines established by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Complete Streets, Roads, and Highways Manual, which was released after the grant application was submitted. Additionally, Metro's Transportation Division is working to establish a bikeway selection policy that meets national best practices.
Phase 1 of Bardstown Road Safety Improvements Wrapping Up
The "ping pong" lane lights are out and new concrete curb extensions and street trees are going in! Lined with restaurants, bars, shops, and other attractions, the Bardstown Road/Baxter Avenue corridor in the Highlands has long been one of the most popular, but dangerous, areas in the city for pedestrians.
Following a safety study completed in 2018, numerous stakeholders joined together to improve safety by removing peak hour parking restrictions and associated lane lights, installing new concrete curb extensions, improving signage and markings, and planting new street trees. Phase 1 of the project, part of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), is scheduled to be completed in time for CycLOUvia on October 23.
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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
Louisville Metro Public Works has partnered with consulting firm Palmer Engineering to update our Understanding Pedestrian Crashes report. The previous report was published in 2013 and used 2006-2010 data. The new report is expected to be completed by early 2023.
Additionally, we are developing a comprehensive inventory of mid-block crossings in Louisville - over 200 and counting! Mid-block crossings typically feature a high-visibility crosswalk and signage but lack a traffic control device, such as a stop sign or signal. These crossings, which are installed in areas with high pedestrian activity, such as schools, hospitals, and Downtown, can often be improved through concrete curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), or more lighting. Pictured is a recent installation on Floyd Street next to the new Denny Crum Hall. Installation completed by Metro Public Works Traffic Engineering.
Know of a mid-block crossing that you want to make sure is on our list? Email our Program Manager.
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Take the KY Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan Survey
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released its draft Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan. The 2022-2045 LRSTP is an important opportunity for all Kentuckians to weigh in on the state’s long-term vision for meeting the changing needs that impact our multimodal transportation system. The comment period runs from October 3 to November 2.
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Vision Zero Task Force
The Vision Zero Task Force is a collaborative effort among representatives from multiple government departments, transportation agencies, advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, universities, and law enforcement agencies. The Vision Zero Task Force meets monthly and is open to the public.
At our September meeting, the Vision Zero Task Force heard from Michael King, Director of the Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability, who discussed the future of Broadway.
Broadway is on the cusp of transformational change from a dangerous arterial that prioritizes vehicular speed to a balanced, multi-modal Complete Street that prioritizes public safety and transit service. A planning effort that began in 2019 is wrapping up, with a draft plan and public comment period coming soon. Through its RAISE discretionary grant program, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded Louisville $5 million to make the project shovel-ready through the completion of construction, or engineering, drawings. Louisville Metro Government and the Commonwealth of Kentucky will contribute matching funds. For more information on the project, visit the website at broadwayalltheway.org.
Join us for our next (virtual) meeting on Friday, October 21, from 1-2pm.
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