 The Louisville Metro Department of Transportation’s Freight Mobility Action Plan aims to ease truck-related congestion on residential streets while giving truck drivers safer, more reliable ways to reach their destinations.
Trucks keep local businesses stocked and help move products that support Louisville Metro’s economy, but large trucks traveling through neighborhoods can create challenges for residents, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The plan focuses on helping freight move efficiently while protecting neighborhood safety and quality of life.
One key step is identifying preferred truck routes to help guide trucks toward roads better suited for moving goods. The plan also calls for improvements along major freight routes and changes to help traffic flow more smoothly at busy locations. Together, these efforts are intended to provide better options for trucks and reduce conflicts on neighborhood streets.
Safety is central to the plan. Better road design and targeted improvements can help truck drivers navigate their routes while making travel safer for everyone who shares the road. Louisville Metro will use data to help identify where investments can make the greatest difference.
 Neighbors,
As promised, we're sharing the Parks Department's survey so you can weigh in on rebuilding Bellevue Park.
Please use the link to take two minutes to fill it out by October 19 and tell us what you'd like to see in the new playground.
My office will also be working with our Park Rangers to set up community block watches for our neighborhood parks so we can keep these spaces safe for our kids. We will share more about this soon…
Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas.
 Come out for a weekend of great food on October 10th through the 11th.
There will be live music, live art, skateboarding, and community fun. Vendors will be on site from 11 AM-8 PM, live music runs from 3 PM-8 PM, and there will be live painting throughout the weekend.
You'll also be able to check out the pop-up skate park hosted by Home Skate Shop and JT's Bump N Grind, along with a special Sunday screening of CT3.
District 21, alongside District 15, is honored to help sponsor this event and support opportunities that foster community connections, encourage our youth to showcase their talents, and contribute to a fun and vibrant neighborhood.
 Mark your calendars for a spooktacular afternoon!
Louisville Metro Council District 21 is happy to share a neighborhood Halloween Pet Parade on October 24, 2026. This event is another wonderful opportunity to connect with your neighbors. Our office recognizes the power of these connections in building safer, stronger, and more vibrant neighborhoods.
The festivities kick off at 3:00 PM at the Beechmont Gazebo (4700 Southern Pkwy). It's the perfect chance to dress up your furry friends and enjoy a great day out with the neighborhood.
Whether you have a pet in costume or just want to come hang out and see the parade, everyone is welcome. We can't wait to see you there!
 Louisville's favorite pumpkin event in Iroquois is back!
Returning nightly October 1 - November 1, 2026!
Each fall, the woods of Iroquois Park come alive with thousands of artistically carved pumpkins, larger-than-life displays, music, and memorable moments for all ages. It's the fall tradition that brings community together.
As a fundraiser for the Parks Alliance of Louisville, every ticket sold is an investment in Louisville's public parks.
The photo above was taken last year by our office intern!
Tickets start at just $12, with free onsite parking.
Discover Kentucky-grown pumpkins and creations from 30+ local artists along the trail, with every ticket supporting Louisville’s public parks.
For more information and tickets, click the link below!
 Work continues on the I-65 Central Corridor project, with Gray Street now closed beneath I-65 as crews begin demolishing the old bridge. This work is part of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) I-65 Central Corridor project.
The Gray Street detour is expected to remain in place through early November. While the temporary closure may change your usual route, there are still several ways to travel through and around the area.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow posted detour signs while work is underway.
Stay up to date on construction progress, closures and information to help plan your route at: I65CentralCorridor.com.
 Grab your walking shoes, bike or skateboard! CycLOUvia returns to Bardstown Road on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m., inviting everyone to enjoy the Highlands at a different pace. A section of Bardstown Road from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Loop will temporarily close to vehicle traffic, making room for people to walk, ride, skate and dance in the street.
This year’s event brings an extra reason to celebrate: The Highland Commerce Guild will unveil its new brand during CycLOUvia. Come see the reveal and celebrate the local businesses that help give the Highlands its character.
New to CycLOUvia? Think of it as turning a street into a park for an afternoon. Louisville’s open streets event gives people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds space to get moving, spend time together and explore the neighborhood. You can join the fun with or without a bike.
During the event, you can:
- Walk, bike, skate or roll along the street.
- Explore local shops and stop for a bite at a neighborhood restaurant.
- Meet up with friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy an afternoon outdoors.
- Celebrate the Highland Commerce Guild’s new brand.
Since starting in 2012, CycLOUvia has brought tens of thousands of people together in neighborhoods across Louisville Metro. This fall, it’s your turn to join the fun.
Bring a friend, support a local business and make Bardstown Road part of your Sunday plans! Visit the CycLOUvia webpage for updates.
Street Closures for Event:
1:30 pm - 6:15 pm
- Bardstown Road from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Boulevard
No Parking Areas
10:00 am - 6:15 pm
- Bardstown Road from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Boulevard
 Work began on Oct. 7, 2026, to convert Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street/River Park Drive from one-way to two-way traffic between 9th Street and Southwestern Parkway.
The work is part of the Reimagine 9th Street project, a broader effort to transform three vital corridors: 9th Street (Roy Wilkins Avenue); Muhammad Ali Boulevard; and Chestnut Street/River Park Drive. The project kicked off last summer with utility work, including the conversion of several intersections to multi-way stops. The roadways are now ready to be converted to two-way traffic.
Construction details and traffic impacts
The two-way conversions are expected to be completed before winter. Crews will remove existing lane markings and restripe the roadways for two-way traffic. They will begin at 9th Street and move west, working one side of the roadway at a time. The north side will be closed first while crews complete the striping, followed by the opposite side.
Parking restrictions will be in place during the project. Residents and motorists should follow all posted signs and move their vehicles before work begins.
Milling and paving work will take place next spring as Louisville Metro completes the paving contract.
Looking ahead: Transforming 9th Street
The next phase of the project will transform 9th Street between Main Street and Broadway from a wide, six-lane thoroughfare into a narrower roadway designed to slow traffic, better connect Downtown and West Louisville neighborhoods, and create more active public spaces. Work is expected to begin in spring or summer 2027. The design is nearing completion, with state and federal approvals expected by the end of November.
To learn more about the Reimagine 9th Street project, visit the project’s webpage on LouisvilleKY.gov.
 With the first full-month of the New TARC Network, TARC is proud to report 100% of all service has entered the street each day! Ridership has been holding steady to annual August trends, and while On-Time Performance took a bit of a drop with the rollout of an entire new system, the numbers are in line with annual July-August changes.
TARC and PARC teamed up for another year of avoiding parking hassles at Louisville’s biggest festivals by offering transportation to both Louder than Life, and Bourbon and Beyond. Through both events over 2,783 cars were parked and close to 17,000 trips were taken to and from the concerts.
Throughout the month of October, ride the Fourth Street bus to Jack’s Lantern Trail at Iroquois Park, fare-free with your Jack’s Lantern Trail ticket.
It's already the month of October which means Fall Season is here and cooler weather has arrived. With that being said, the annual Blitz event at Project Warm is open to any older adults (60+ in age) as well as disabled citizens (of all ages) for winterization assistance. Blitz is asking for anyone who needs this help to personally contact the Project Warm Office at (502) 636-9276.
For over 40 years, Project Warm has relied on volunteer teams to help weatherize homes for older adults and disabled citizens in Jefferson County. This year, Blitz is hoping to help a total of 125 -150 people on November 7th & 14th (first two Saturdays). To make this happen, they are planning to create 50 volunteer teams of 3 - 6 persons. Normally the volunteer work takes place from 9 am to 1 or 2 pm. It's real on hands experience and not only helps keep people warm but reduces their energy bill costs too.
Use the QR code or click below for more information and to sign up!
 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce.
This yearly event began in 1945 as a weeklong national observance of the contributions of people with physical disabilities. In 1988, Congress designated the commemoration as NDEAM, which then evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities. In 2001, ODEP was created and entrusted to administer NDEAM, including the selection and promotion of its annual theme.
This year’s NDEAM theme is "Celebrating Value and Talent," carrying the spirit of last year’s celebration forward through 2026 in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The skills and contributions Americans with disabilities add to the nation’s workplaces, communities, and economy receive special recognition during this month. This year’s observance plays an important role in the department’s year-long celebration of the American worker in support of the nationwide Freedom 250 initiative.
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