On July 16, 2024, Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Metro Public Works Director Jennifer Caummisar-Kern to announce final recommendations for the creation of a new Department of Transportation (DOT).
The DOT will be responsible for public way infrastructure, including planning, design, construction, maintenance and management. This new department will be dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our city's transportation network.
“We have seen other cities around the country successfully create and implement local Departments of Transportation and I am confident the Louisville DOT will make it easier for people and businesses to move around our city quickly, safely, and efficiently,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Improving transportation will also strengthen our economy and help us plan and implement Louisville’s future growth and development.”
“Evaluating yourself and the work needed to do your job better isn’t an easy thing,” said Public Works Director Jennifer Caummisar-Kern. “We are very grateful to our consulting teams Cityfi, Sam Swartz Engineering and Gifted by Design for leading us through this process and to all those who took time to share information during interviews earlier this year.”
“I'm excited about the opportunities the new Department of Transportation can unlock, said Metro Council President Markus Winkler. “By aligning these key functions, I'm hopeful we will be able to efficiently manage our transportation spending, improve strategic planning, and provide a better experience for our residents.”
Beginning in early 2024, the consulting team lead by Cityfi, LLC invited stakeholders including Metro Council Members, APCD, KYTC, Kentuckiana Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA), PARC, Parks, Metro Department leaders and employees, suburban city leaders, and mobility advocates to join in interviews and focus groups to share ideas on their vision for transportation in Louisville Metro.
Public Works Director Jennifer Cammisar-Kern delivers remarks (Photo courtesy of the Mayor's Office)
A small section of River Road will be closed this Saturday and Sunday to replace the railroad crossing near 2031 River Road between Edith Road and Frankfort Avenue.
Roads & Operations crews from East District were up early today clearing roads of tree debris after the overnight windstorm. Below, Scott Logsdon, Jordan Satterly, Scott Henry, Joshua Willoughby and Tyler Adamczyk removed a tree form Altawwod Court in Eastern Jefferson County.
 
 Thank you, Mayor Greenberg, for officially proclaiming July as Plastic Free Month in Louisville!
Try "skipping the stuff" when you go out to eat or get takeout. Requesting only the items you will use reduces pollution, reduces costs, and sets a good example!
  What plastic free choices will you consider this month? Get inspired by reading the Plastic Free Resource Guide!
Join us Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. for our third and final webinar in our series.
Topic: Backyard Composting: Learn to compost - it's easier than you think! Composting is nature's way of recycling, and you can do it in your own backyard!
Register here!
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 The next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Fern Creek Elementary and High School. Please enter at the elementary school at 8815 Ferndale Rd. NO NOT ARRIVE EARLY! We can't start till all equipment enters and is set up (including the shredding truck!)
The prescriptions and shoes can be dropped off at check-in. Yard waste, metal, tires, and household recycling will be next. Then bulky waste, electronics, and document shredding. Load your vehicle accordingly!
View the entire 2024 schedule.
Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of July 22.
Please note that the schedule may have some delays due to weather or other unforeseen issues. Various lane closures and other impacts will be on-going during these improvements.
- Taylor Farm Ct. from dead end to dead end
- Worthington Ln. from Brownsboro Rd. to Moser Farm Rd.
- Chamberlain Ln. from Norton Commons Blvd. to Mint Spring Branch Rd.
- Brewster Ave. from Southwestern Pkwy. to dead end (west)
- S. 47th St. from Brewster Ave. to dead end (north)
- Varble Ave. from Southwestern Pkwy. to dead end (west)
- Glendora Ave. from W. Market St. to Larkwood Ave.
- Herman St. from S. Shawnee Ter. to S. 43rd St.
- S. Shawnee Ter. from W. Market St. to Southwestern Pkwy.
- Howard St. from S. 23rd St. to Humler St.
- S. 24th St. from Broadway to Howard Ave.
- S. 23rd St. from Maple to Dumesnil St.
- S. 25th St. from Howard St. to W. Ormsby Ave.
- N. & S. 44th St. from Bank St. to W Market St.
- Boone Ln. from Bank St. to N. 41st St.
- Parker Ave. from Northwestern Pkwy. to N. 41st St.
- Duncan St. from N. 45th St. to N. 41st St.
- N. 43rd St. from Duncan St. to Bank St.
- N. 42nd St. from Duncan St. to Bank St.
- N. 42nd St. from Duncan St. to Bank St.
- S. 43rd St. from W. Market St. to Larkwood Ave.
- S. 43rd St. from W. Main St. to W. Market St.
- N. 43rd St. from W. Main St. to Duncan St.
- S. 42nd St. from W. Main St. to W. Market St.
- N. 42nd St. from W. Main St. to Duncan St.
- N. 41st St. from W. Main St. to Duncan St.
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