Train Safety Awareness
District 20 is the largest district in Louisville Metro. The district includes portions of Jeffersontown, Fisherville, Middletown and the Parklands and it also has many miles of railroad track running throughout our parks, along waterways, near neighborhoods and even our schools.
Just as trains are part of our everyday life, it is important that we take time to also remember the danger that they can pose to those who are near them.
From Operation Lifesaver - Rail Safety Education
Rail safety is for everyone, not just drivers. Pedestrians who choose to walk or play around railroad tracks are trespassing on private property and could be fined, seriously injured or killed.
Safety tips:
The only safe place to cross is at a designated public crossing with either a crossbuck, flashing red lights or a gate. If you cross at any other place, you are trespassing and can be ticketed or fined. Cross tracks ONLY at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings.
Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and equipment are private property and trespassers are subject to arrest and fine. If you are in a rail yard uninvited by a railroad official you are trespassing and subject to criminal prosecution; you could be injured or killed in a busy rail yard.
It can take a mile or more to stop a train, so a locomotive engineer who suddenly sees someone on the tracks will likely be unable to stop in time. Railroad property is private property. For your safety, it is illegal to be there unless you are at a designated public crossing.
Trains overhang the tracks by at least three feet in both directions; loose straps hanging from rail cars may extend even further. If you are in the right-of-way next to the tracks, you can be hit by the train.
Do not cross the tracks immediately after a train passes. A second train might be blocked by the first. Trains can come from either direction. Wait until you can see clearly around the first train in both directions.
Flashing red lights indicate a train is approaching from either direction. You can be fined for failure to obey these signals. Never walk around or behind lowered gates at a crossing, and DO NOT cross the tracks until the lights have stopped flashing and it's safe to do so.
Do not hunt, fish or bungee jump from railroad trestles. There is only enough clearance on the tracks for a train to pass. Trestles are not meant to be sidewalks or pedestrian bridges! Never walk, run, cycle or operate all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on railroad tracks, rights-of-way or through tunnels.
Do not attempt to hop aboard railroad equipment at any time. A slip of the foot can cost you a limb or your life.
Be aware trains do not follow set schedules. Any Time is Train Time!
Thanks to Louisvillle Tourism for compiling this extensive list of fun activities happening in the Louisville area this year! https://www.gotolouisville.com/blog/halloween-haunts-happenings-in-louisville/
Date: Saturday, 9/21/24
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Silver Oaks Neighborhood
Click here for directions to Silver Oaks.
24-EXTENSION-0014 Billtown Road Commercial 6503 BILLTOWN RD 20 09/12/2024 10/02/2024 Catherine Gomez
An extension of expiration for 22-DDP-0043.
23-MSUB-0014 Eastwood Fisherville Residential 2200 EASTWOOD FISHERVILLE RD 40023 20 12/11/2023 09/25/2024 Dante St. Germain
MRDI Subdivision for 148-lots and 80 townhomes on property located at 2200 Eastwood Fisherville Road, 004200450000, 004102150000, 004100330000, on 71.44 acres
There are several community events the 8th Division will be attending. Please consider coming by to meet an officer from the division.
9/22/2024 - Lake Forest "Touch-A-Truck" Event
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Lake Forest Country Club - 14000 Landmark Drive
- 4:30 to 7 pm
· 9/28/2024 - Metro Council District's 18, 20, & 21
"Pet Vaccination & Free Microchipping"
- Not an LMPD hosted event but we will be present.
- The Jeffersonian - 10617 Taylorsville Road
- 9 am to Noon
· 10/06/2024 - Lake Forest Fall Festival
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Lake Forest Country Club - 14000 Landmark Drive
- 2 to 6 pm
· 10/26/2024 - 8th Division Trunk-or-Treat
- LMPD 8th Division - 2927 Goose Creek Road
- 1 to 3 pm
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from C-1 Commercial to C-2 Commercial with a Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements.
Subject Property: 14700 TAYLORSVILLE RD AND 3160 S ENGLISH STATION RD
Case Number: 24-ZONE-0047/24-FFO-0001
Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to watch and participate online at
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or: Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning for:
More information on zoning processes
Public comment opportunities
Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report.
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at
Date: Saturday, 10/19/2024
Time: Starting at 8:00 am
Where: Locust Creek Neighborhood Click here for directions.
 Join us for the most magical pumpkin event of the season. 🎃⚡🔮 Tickets are on sale NOW! 🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/JOLS24 Step inside the majestic world of the Louisville Jack O'Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons. ✨October 1 - November 2, 2024 The trail awaits... 👻
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival
September 8, 2024 - September 30, 2024
o Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way
September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024
o Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)
10 am - 1 am (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o I-264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
o I-264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
o I-65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
o I-65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
10:30 pm - 12:30 am(September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive
No Parking Areas
All Day (both sides of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
o Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
o Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
o Manning Road from Preston Highway to KFEC Gate 7
o KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Overpass
o Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
o James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to train trestle
o Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
o Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
o Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
o Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
o Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
o Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
o Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
o Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
o Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
o Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
o Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
o Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
o Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
o Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Drive to Farmdale Avenue
o Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
September 8, 2024 - September 30, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way
September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)
10 am - 1 am (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- I-264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
10:30 pm - 12:30 am(September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive
No Parking Areas
All Day (both sides of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
- Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- Manning Road from Preston Highway to KFEC Gate 7
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
- James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to train trestle
- Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
- Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
- Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
- Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
- Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
- Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
- Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
- Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
- Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
- Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
- Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Drive to Farmdale Avenue
- Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
September 9, 2024 – BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana will hold its annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, September 28th from 10 am to 2 pm at RML Shredding.
BBB will partner with RML Shredding and River Metals Recycling for this free community event. Individuals can bring old documents (up to four boxes) for shredding and/or old electronics for secure recycling. Visit bbb.org for a full list of items eligible for recycling.
New this year, the event will be held at RML Shredding and food trucks will be on-site as well. Drop off your old documents and electronics, and grab lunch while you’re there!
BBB’s Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds go to BBB Consumer Education Fund's support of scam prevention programs, BBB Charity Review program, student scholarships, and more!
BBB Annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event
When: Saturday, September 28th 10 am to 2pm
Where: RML Shredding 1925 Production Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
For more information and media inquiries, contact Whitney Adkins, Director of Communications, at wadkins@ky-in.bbb.org.
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