Goal is to decrease congestion and improve safety within the corridor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is developing a project to improve U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) between Old Shelbyville Road and North English Station Road/Urton Lane in eastern Jefferson County. The project would also look at the adjacent traffic signals at Eastgate Shopping Center and Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway).
The project’s purpose would be to decrease congestion, improve safety and increase the road’s capacity. As the corridor experiences continued growth, forecasts suggest that the congestion will worsen over time. The traffic already contributes to a high crash rate. A 2015 KYTC study calculated that the area had roughly two crashes per week.
KYTC’s team has reviewed existing conditions and previous input from stakeholders to develop preliminary improvement concepts. The potential changes could include corridor-wide changes, intersection-specific reconfigurations and a no-build option.
As part of that process, the team requests input from the public. Motorists can review the proposed improvements, or StoryMap, online at https://bit.ly/3DThurT and then share their thoughts by completing a short, online survey at https://bit.ly/3UhopR5. The survey is open through Nov. 18.
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Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year! Never blow leaves into the street!
Moreover, street sweeping season is ongoing, so, if you see signs posted on your street for sweeping, please make sure to keep the street clear so any leaves on the street can be properly cleaned.
Leaf Drop-Off Sites
All Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, November 8 through December 10. Drop-off will not be available on November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only leaves will be accepted and they must be loose or in paper/compostable bags or reusable containers. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents.
Starting Tuesday, November 1:
Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Starting Tuesday, November 8:
Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 North Hubbards Lane
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Mayor Fischer restarted the parade in 2011; later helped create Week of Valor
Mayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL) today announced the ninth annual Mayor’s Week of Valor – a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families.
The 2022 Mayor’s Week of Valor will run today (Nov. 1) through Nov. 12 and feature more than 20 educational, patriotic, community or civic events, including the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 5. Veterans Day is observed across the country every year on Nov. 11.
“Our Week of Valor is a time to celebrate and to thank the brave men and women who have stepped forward to join our military and defend the United States of America – to keep us safe and to keep us free,” the Mayor said. “We’re asking everyone across the community to participate in the Week of Valor and to find some way to recognize, support, and honor all of our veterans, military families and active-duty service members for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our country.”
During today’s announcement, Mayor Fischer led a moment of silence in honor of all local veterans who died this year, including his own father, George Fischer, a U.S. Air Force who died just one week ago.
Mayor Fischer created the Louisville Metro Office for Veterans as an outreach and advocacy office for veterans and their families in the city, and in his first year in office, he restarted a city Veterans Day Parade, later working with VCAL to establish the Week of Valor, a full week of events to celebrate those who put their lives on the line.
One special feature of the week is the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration taking place on Saturday, Nov. 5, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Southeast Christian Church campus, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy. This year, the military and veterans’ organizations will be on static display, and attendees will be allowed to walk through the venue to visit with each participating unit. For more information on the parade, contact Treva Brockman at (502) 552-1131 or tpbrockman@gmail.com.
See the full of Week of Valor calendar online at www.louisvilleky.gov/valor.
The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce its NEW School’s Out Safari discount to help provide our community with fun, safe and educational experiences at the Zoo this fall and winter.
Guests can receive one free child admission (ages 3 – 11) when they buy one adult general admission ticket. Tickets must be purchased at the admission window on the day of your visit. The offer cannot be redeemed for more than one child admission per single adult admission. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket.
This discount is available on the following days:
- Tuesday, November 8
- Wednesday, November 23
- Friday, November 25
- December 19 – 23
- December 26 – 30
- Monday, January 2
- Tuesday, January 3
- Monday, January 16
More information at louisvillezoo.org/schools-out-safari.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Zoo hours are 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 5 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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From New York Times bestsellers to a GRAMMY-nominated country singer, this fall has been a big one for the Louisville Free Public Library’s author series. Now the season wraps up in November and December with two nationally acclaimed authors from right here in Louisville. First up, neurologist and UofL professor Dr. Robert Friedland discusses aging successfully on Monday, November 7, (6:30 p.m.). Then on Thursday, December 8 (7 p.m.), former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun discusses his book The Power of Giving Away Power, in conversation with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
In his just released book, Unaging: The Four Factors that Impact How You Age, Dr. Robert P. Friedland, professor of Neurology and Neurobiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, outlines four factors that impact how you age—cognitive, physical, psychological, and social. His research shows that, while it is impossible to stop the aging process, the choices we make about how we live can enhance our quality of life as we age. In this author talk, Dr. Friedland will discuss the steps you can take in your activities, diet, and mental outlook, to help you live to your fullest potential.
In The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go, businessman and former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun layers lessons from American history and business with insights from his career in tech, politics, and diplomacy to show how we can lead meaningful change in our companies, communities, and even our nation. Barzun served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during the Obama administration and is the current owner/publisher of Louisville Magazine.
The Library’s author series is free at the Main Library, 301 York Street. To register, visit LFPL.org/Authors or call (502) 574-1644. A book signing will follow both events and books will be available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore.
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Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is November 11 and 12. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
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First cohort started classes, receiving support services in June
Mayor Greg Fischer joined SKS Accounting & Consulting Firm Inc. owner Kena Samuels Stith today to cut the ribbon on The Well, a city-funded incubator and coworking space created to provide support for Black and minority entrepreneurs in the city.
“We know that like cities across the nation, the number of Black-owned businesses in Louisville is not proportionate to our population, and that is because of a lack of access to opportunity – not talent,” the Mayor said. “By funding the creation of The Well and providing over $14 million for other initiatives aimed at supporting Black businesses and entrepreneurs, Louisville Metro Government is increasing access to opportunities that we know can create generational wealth for Black Louisvillians and help close the racial wealth gap.”
The city chose SKS Accounting & Consulting Firm, a Black-owned, woman-owned comprehensive accounting and consulting services firm, to develop the incubator and coworking space in 2021, following a competitive request for proposals process.
The Well is located at 1702 Dixie Highway in the Algonquin neighborhood. In total, The Well has received $200,000 in city funding to sustain the incubator in the first and second years of operation. “I am excited to celebrate the opening of this great new asset in west Louisville for Black and minority-owned businesses. Great work, Kena!” the Mayor said.
The Well’s first cohort of business owners began received support services, including mentorship and workshops on accounting, marketing and technology implementation, in June 2022. The goal of the incubator is to help businesses grow sustainably.
“As a Black, female business owner, I understand the unique struggles Black and minority entrepreneurs face in building a successful business. The Well is here to give business owners the tools they need to thrive, not just survive. I am proud to open this incubator and coworking space in an area of the city that hasn’t seen something like this before and to build up the small business ecosystem, giving Black business owners access to the same knowledge and opportunities as others through continued partnerships with organizations like AMPED and the Louisville Urban League,” said Samuels Stith.
In addition to its hands-on support and consulting work with early-stage entrepreneurs and growth-stage businesses, The Well offers a coworking space with access to wireless internet, high-quality printers and Chromebooks, software discounts, a private meeting room and a database of small business resources and tools.
“I’m honored The Well chose the Algonquin neighborhood in District 6 for the location of the incubator. I encourage businesses in the community to take advantage of all the supportive services that will be offered here, including a coworking space. I can’t wait to see what new businesses emerge in the neighborhood,” said President David James, D-6.
To support itself over the long-term, The Well, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is selling memberships and sponsorships to local companies. Those interested in supporting The Well can call (502) 632-1117 or email hello@thewelllouisville.com. For more information about The Well or find information about applying for the next incubator cohort, visit www.thewelllouisville.com.
Throughout his administration, Mayor Fischer has been committed to helping all Louisvillians reach their full human potential and rectifying decades of disinvestment in the predominately Black neighborhoods of west Louisville.
Since 2014, Louisville has welcomed an historic $1.4 billion in investments in capital projects in west Louisville, including the redevelopment of Beecher Terrace, the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Complex, the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA, and the Goodwill Industries and Norton Healthcare Opportunity Campus.
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