TARC is asking for the public to comment on changes being proposed to ten current routes, some of which are in District 18 and surrounding areas. These changes are being suggested to improve route efficiency and adjust service to areas where it is most needed. To read the full plan (available March 7), and view maps of the proposed changes please visit us at www.ridetarc.org.

The proposed service adjustments that could affect D-18 and surrounding areas are:

Routes 17X (Bardstown Road Express), 31X (Middletown Express), 40X (Jeffersontown Express), and 61X (Plainview Express)

Due to low ridership, Express Route 61X will be discontinued. Also, to be discontinued due to low ridership are the express trip portions only from Routes 17, 31, and 40. To improve morning peak service a local trip has been added to Route 40. TARC is reviewing and analyzing proposed service changes to ensure this proposal does not create any disproportionate burden or disparate impact on low-income and minority populations in the TARC service area.  Federally required Title VI evaluation will be developed to address any potential impact of these changes, and propose mitigation measures if required. Title VI evaluation and outcomes will be presented to the TARC Board of Directors for their review and approval.

Two open-house public meetings to discuss these changes in greater detail are scheduled to take place at Southwest Public Library from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, and at Union Station from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22.  Public comments regarding these changes will be accepted during the public comment period (March 07 through April 4) and may be submitted at Union Station (1000 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203), during the public meeting at Southwest Public Library (9725 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272), or by email to: PublicComment@ridetarc.org. All comments received will be considered and presented at the Board of Directors before service changes are finalized and implemented.

On Wednesday, March 15th Mayor Craig Greenberg will host his first ever Mayor’s Night Out Event. Louisville residents are encouraged to come and meet Metro Government leaders and department heads, ask questions, and share comments and suggestions on improving city services. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Northeast Family YMCA at 9400 Mill Brook Road in Lyndon. It is free and open to the public.

Representatives from more than a dozen city departments will be at the event, including leaders from Public Health, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Metro Animal Services, the Office for Women, the Fire Department, and others. Each of the four Deputy Mayors and Police Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel will be there as well.

Mayor Greenberg will host several more Mayor’s Night Out events later in 2023 in locations around Metro Louisville. The second and third events will be held in south and west Louisville. Upcoming dates and locations will be announced very soon.

The LMPD 8^th Division will be creating a brief e-newsletter which will include crime trends, crime prevention tips, upcoming events, and information relevant to the 8^th Division. They hope to have the first one sent out by the beginning of April. The below link can be used to register for the e-newsletter.  Please copy and share the below link with your group or organization and anyone who would be interested in receiving the 8^th Division E-Newsletter.

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYLOUISVILLE/subscriber/new?topic_id=KYLOUISVILLE_764