 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Louisville Metro Government have released a new framework, outlining the steps necessary to create Louisville’s first Safe Routes to School program. Communities across the country offer Safe Routes to School programs to promote safe walking and cycling conditions for elementary, middle, and high school students. The programs encourage active lifestyles and bridge the gap between health and transportation.
The framework was developed to support Vision Zero Louisville, the city’s transportation safety initiative, which envisions zero roadway deaths by 2050. Studies show that Safe Routes to School programs can reduce risk of pedestrian injury and increase physical activity. A Safe Routes to School program would also provide benefits to the community at-large, including reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. It also promotes savings on fuel costs for families and reduces the demand on school bus fleets.
In addition to this framework, the project team conducted road safety assessments near ten schools in Jefferson County, and KYTC is already turning those findings into infrastructure improvements. “Safety is urgent, and it is our top priority. We are committed to working with our local partners to provide safe and accessible routes for children to get to school, fostering a healthier and brighter future for the next generation,” said Mike Vaughn, manager of KYTC’s Highway Safety Improvement Program, which funded the project.
Launching Louisville’s first Safe Routes to School program will require dedicated investments of time, funding, and participation from local and state agencies, schools, and members of the community. The new framework lays the foundation for identifying supportive roles from champions and community members, strengthening policy, and implementing the program.
For more information, please visit the Safe Routes to School Louisville website at LouisvilleSafeRoutesToSchool.com.
 Transportation Cabinet to Hold Public Meeting for Potential Improvements to KY 1931 (7th Street Road/Manslick Road) Corridor in Jefferson County
Jan. 14 meeting seeks comments on potential safety, mobility changes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2025) – A transportation safety study now underway in South Louisville will evaluate potential improvements to KY 1931 (7th Street Road/Manslick Road) that would enhance safety and reduce crashes for Kentuckians who rely on the state highway. The study, in partnership with Louisville Metro Government’s transportation safety initiative, Vision Zero, will identify short-term and long-term safety and mobility enhancements for the roughly three-mile corridor.
This study includes a full analysis of existing conditions along the corridor that will be used to develop practical solutions and improvement concepts to boost roadway safety and improve multi-modal transportation options. The study corridor includes three sections along KY 1931 (7th Street Road/Manslick Road) from KY 2054 (Algonquin Parkway) to Wathen Lane, Wathen Lane to U.S. 60A (Berry Boulevard), and U.S. 60A (Berry Boulevard) to Lance Drive.
As the study transitions into the public involvement phase, the public is invited to attend the first meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to provide feedback. The public meeting will be an open-house event (no formal presentation) held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, KY. Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Louisville Metro Government, and the project team will be in attendance to answer questions. Those who are interested may drop in any time to receive handouts containing project information and fill out comment sheets. An online survey will also be available following the public meeting through Friday, March 14, 2025.
Input received from the Jan. 14 meeting and survey efforts will be compiled and considered as potential concepts are further developed. Outreach will continue throughout the course of the study, with a second public meeting anticipated for this summer to collect input on potential improvement concepts. A final report is expected to be published by the end of 2025.
All responses will become part of the official meeting record. Once compiled, the meeting record and supporting documentation will be made available for review and copying only after an Open Records Request has been received and approved. All Open Records Requests must be submitted to the Transportation Cabinet, Office of Legal Services, Transportation Office Building, 200 Metro St, Frankfort, KY 40622, or via kytc.openrecords@ky.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone with a disability requiring assistance at the public meeting is asked to contact Morgan Woodrum at KYTC, no later than Friday, Jan. 10. Please call (502) 764-0481, or mail your request to 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242. Additionally, in compliance with Title VI, translation services are also offered upon request.
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 Broadway All the Way is a visionary transportation project to reimagine the Broadway corridor in Louisville, KY, with a specific focus on prioritizing safety, mobility, accessibility and equity for all users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders.
Where: Goodwill Opportunity Center, 2820 W. Broadway
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 5-7pm
The federally funded Rightsizing Louisville for Safe Streets project is getting underway. The project includes rightsizing and other safety improvements for 10 corridors in Louisville. The project is funded by a $21 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Rightsizing, also called a road diet or roadway reconfiguration, calms traffic and reduces speeding and weaving between lanes.
The Project Team for 3 of the 10 corridors is seeking public input on ways to improve safety for all road users, including pedestrians. Here are the 3 corridors:
- Wilson Avenue (S. 26th St - Algonquin Pkwy)
- Louis Coleman Jr. Drive/Dr. William G. Weathers Drive/S. 35th Street (Virginia Ave - Algonquin Pkwy)
- S. 22nd Street (US 31W) (Dumesnil St - Dixie Hwy/Bernheim Ln)
 The 2025 Safety Summit returns, building on last year’s success as the single statewide conference combining all transportation safety topics for travelers and workers. This year’s Summit will once again bring together experts in engineering, education, emergency services, enforcement, and transportation safety to share best practices, cutting-edge research, and proven innovations. Attendees will gain insights into successful programs and emerging issues aimed at preventing fatalities and injuries on Kentucky's roadways, raising safety awareness, reducing workplace incidents, and fostering networking and collaboration across sectors.
 Become a member of Louisville's Complete Streets Coalition! The Complete Streets Coalition was mandated in 2022 through updates to Louisville's Complete Streets ordinance. The primary function of the Complete Streets Coalition is to review a Complete Streets Checklist for publicly-funded projects to ensure those projects meet or exceed design guidelines outlined in Louisville's Complete Streets Design Guide. There are currently two open positions with the Complete Streets Coalition, which encourages passionate individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Serve the Louisville community through a rewarding public service career! The Department of Metro Public Works & Assets is currently hiring.
IMPORTANT! The link below is for all of Metro jobs currently open. To learn about career opportunities specifically in Public Works, once you've clicked the link, follow these 3 easy steps:
- click the filter tab
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky
The Vision Zero Louisville 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 Louisville Task Force meets monthly and is open to the public.
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