My next meeting with constituents will be this coming Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the large meeting room of the Northeast Regional Library. Mayor Craig Greenberg will be our guest that evening. He plans to give an update on what's happening around Louisville and take questions from those in attendance. It's a great opportunity to share any thoughts or concerns you have, so I hope you'll be able to join us. See you Tuesday night!
Click here for a video recap of last night's Metro Council meeting. If you're interested in more details about a specific item, visit the Metro Council Clerk's web page here and choose the 'Metro Council Meetings' option.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is evaluating a project that could lead to an improved experience for both drivers and pedestrians along Brownsboro Road (KY 22) between Hurstbourne Parkway and the Gene Snyder Interchange. Items under consideration include:
- New asphalt surface and pavement markings within project limits
- Adding a third driving lane between Hurstbourne Parkway and the I-265 southbound on-ramp
- Construction of an additional left turn lane from KY 22 westbound to I-265 southbound
- Safety improvements at the Simcoe Lane intersection
- Construction of pedestrian facilities and sidewalks
If no delays occur, KYTC could begin construction on the project as early as next summer. You can learn more and keep up with future updates by visiting the project web page here.
 Image: Heatherwick Studios and MOD via the Office of Mayor Craig Greenberg
Earlier this week, Mayor Greenberg and the Belvedere project team shared new renderings of the reimagined Belvedere. Based on comments from almost 1,500 residents, the new design includes a multi-use path from Main Street to the river, a pavilion, a play space for children, lots of new trees, and a safe and accessible connection down to the wharf.
A free community event will be held this Sunday from 2-6 p.m. for people to see the design in person, meet the project team, and share feedback. There will also be food, live music, and hands-on activities from the Louisville Zoo, Kentucky Science Center, Kentucky Center for the Arts, and others. For more details on the project or Sunday's event, click here.
Weather permitting, milling and paving work will begin next week on Goose Creek Road from Ten Broeck Way to Murray Hill Pike. Visit the Public Works paving page for future updates and answers to some frequently asked questions.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) recently shared data regarding the 1,951 traffic stops made by its deputies from April through July. About 1,400 of those stops led to a citation being issued (mostly for speeding), while 553 stops ended in a courtesy notice which is a written warning that carries no fine. In our district, there were 27 total stops made with 16 citations issued. This was about 1% of all JCSO citations countywide, ranking our district 21 of 26 by volume. I'll continue to share this data as we get it. If you have any questions, please let me know.
The Louisville Metro Police Department has seen a recent increase in vehicle thefts and break-ins across the city. Officers are working overtime to catch those responsible and have recently arrested several individuals suspected of being involved. Thank you to the officers and detectives from the 8th Division (and others) doing this work!
We have a role to play in limiting these crimes as well. Please remember to lock your car, take your keys and firearms with you, and hide your belongings. If you see anything suspicious, call 574-7111. Thank you for doing your part!
The Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting its annual Cover Crop Giveaway. Not only do they give away free cover crop to Jefferson County residents for use in garden beds, they also host workshops to teach people how to use it. Registration for the event is free and can be completed here.
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