Thursday, July 18, 2013
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On Saturday, July 27, please join my staff and me in another phase of the Lexington Road improvements/reclamation project between Cross Hill and Top Hill Roads from 8:30 am – 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed to cut large weeds at base along the hillside, load debris into a disposal truck and prune small trees. Louisville Pure Tap Water will be available. Please consider bringing your own water bottle to fill. For more information or to sign up please call 574-1109 or email Kyle Ethridge.
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In August, Brownsboro Road is scheduled for repaving. Louisville Metro officials approached the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and requested consideration of an extension of the existing “road diet” on Brownsboro Road to continue from Ewing Avenue to Hillcrest/Zorn. A road diet essentially restripes a road from 4 narrow lanes to 2 wider driving lanes and a continuous two-way left turn lane down the center. The proposed plan would be an extension of the existing “road diet” striping plan that was completed in August 2012 from Dresher Bridge to Ewing Avenue which included the addition of new sidewalks. Because Brownsboro Road was already scheduled for repaving, the proposed striping changes would occur following the repaving process to change the configuration at essentially no additional cost.
Since its completion date, accidents on Brownsboro Road within the project’s limits have been reduced by about 40% without adding appreciable delays to daily commutes. These findings are consistent with several recently completed projects and studies throughout the US whereby the implementation of the road diet alternative proved successful in improving both safety and operations along various corridors. The conversions not only improved the mobility for motorists but also for non-motorized users like pedestrians and bicyclists. Metro officials predict the proposed reconfiguration would similarly improve safety and mobility as well as reduce speeds and crashes.
Prior to making a final determination, Louisville Metro & KYTC are seeking input from the public, residents, affected business owners, etc. District 9 Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh will be hosting a public meeting next Wednesday, July 24th at 6:00 p.m. (location is still being determined) for an explanation of the proposal and a forum for public comment. A similar meeting will be scheduled for business owners. As soon as a location has been set another email will be sent.
Comments may be emailed to: brownsbororoaddiet@louisvilleky.gov or mailed to:
Extended Brownsboro Road Diet Comments, c/o Metro Public Works, 444. S. 5th Street Suite 400,
Louisville, KY 40202. The comment period will close Sunday, August 4, 2013.
For more information on road diets refer to the Federal Highway Administrations website at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/fhwa_sa_12_013.htm
The 9th District office recently received a question about the type of asphalt that was used on Frankfort Avenue. We received the below information from KYTC.
The type of asphalt used for resurfacing Frankfort Avenue is called Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA). This is a stiffer type of asphalt mixture due to the type of aggregate/rocks used. This stiffer asphalt has been proven to resist rutting due to heavy traffic from buses, delivery trucks, etc.
Message from KYTC
Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain and ditch cleaning, pavement marking and maintenance crews may work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night. Motorist should watch for roadside maintenance and pavement marking crews on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district on a daily basis.
US 42 (Brownsboro): Lane closures and delays possible between Mellwood Avenue and Zorn Avenue (mile points 1.0 and 2.8) due to sidewalk repairs. Lane closures are possible weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
US 60 (Frankfort Avenue): Lane closures and delays possible between Mellwood Avenue and Bayly Avenue (mile points 0.0 and 1.4) due to roadway resurfacing. Lane closures will occur on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
KY 2048 (Cannons Lane): Lane closures and delays possible between Interstate 64 and US 60 (mile points 1.3 and 2.7) due to roadway resurfacing. Lane closures are possible weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
KY 1932 (Breckenridge Lane): Lane closures and delays possible between Hillbrook Drive and Dutchmans Lane (mile points 3.2 and 3.8) due to concrete pavement repairs. Lane closures are possible weeknights from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning and on weekends from 7:00 p.m. on Fridays until 6:00 a.m. on Mondays.
KY 1932 (Breckenridge Lane): Lane closures and delays possible between Dutchmans Lane and the bridge over I-64 (mile points 3.8 and 4.1) due to roadway milling and resurfacing. Lane closures are possible weeknights from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning.
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The Brownsboro Road widening project has been completed to Country Lane. The roadway has been expanded to 5 lanes which will allow a center dedicated turning lane that will run to the entrance of Mockingbird Gardens Drive. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has painted temporary stripping on the roadway, which only shows four lanes. The earliest the final paving and stripping will begin is July 22nd. Councilman Ken Fleming’s office is working with the City of Rolling Fields on a landscaping plan for the entire corridor.
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The following road (s) will be closed to traffic as noted:
East Washington Street between Adams Street and I-64 on July 24, 2013 for floodwall maintenance and repairs. Local and emergency access will be provided.
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This spring eight 9th District residents and staff members were trained to be applicators for herbicide. These volunteers can now use their skills to help fight invasive plants in the right of way and in parks around our community. The herbicide is applied to kill invasive species like bush honeysuckle and is used in a way to create the least environmental impact on other plants and our water. Volunteer efforts are already underway on Lexington Road near Top Hill Road (where you can be involved on July 27, see more information in this eNews), Bingham Park (volunteer on the first Saturday of each month at 10am), and Frankfort Avenue at River Road. Thanks to volunteers Burt Adams, Mary Brady, Tabi Brown, Mike Brown, Leah Dienes, and Rosie Scott for studying for the herbicide applicator test, passing it, and pledging to volunteer for the public good!
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The Green Institute is an environmental leadership-education program established in 2012 by the Center for Neighborhoods, a non-profit civic organization. The Green Institute equips neighborhood leaders with the skills and resources needed to improve the environmental, social and economic resilience of their communities. Attendance is encouraged and expected at ALL sessions due to the variety of topics covered on a weekly basis. Food is provided at all sessions. The 12-week seminar includes: groundbreaking documentary films, expert speakers, neighborhood information exchange, networking, experiential learning, creative group problem solving, field trips, weekly take-home challenges and resource guides for each topic. For more information please click on the following links to view the brochure (front and back) and to register or visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org.
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METCO is the city’s small business lending program, to help small business owners grow or startup their business. METCO also has programs to assist commercial property owners in renovating the façade of their building, make the property handicap accessible and make it a more energy-efficient building. METCO has two major goals: (1) create jobs and (2) assist businesses in underserved areas to provide services that the community lacks and needs. METCO has been providing small business loans since the late 1970’s and relies primarily on repayments to supply the necessary funding for small business owners. For more information visit www.louisvilleky.gov/economicdevelopment/METCO
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The Nia Center gets its name from Swahili, meaning “purpose”. The Nia Center was created to give people purpose and ability in empowering themselves to find new opportunities in financial wealth and stability. The Nia Center is located at 29th and Broadway, and provides a variety of services to help existing businesses and to help new ones start. The purpose of the facility is to create opportunities for the community to build upon their economic futures and enable the facility to be the cornerstone of opportunity for West Louisville. Programs at the Nia Center include small business counseling and financial planning, through SCORE, U.S. SBA, Small Business Development Center, and KentuckianaWorks One Stop Center. In addition, offices are available for lease to small businesses. For more information visit www.louisvilleky.gov/niacenter
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For 2013, the BATS FREE ticket program has been split into 2 parts, with each part described in detail below: (Note: Some dates may have already passed)
(Part 1- Metro Council Community Nights) The Bats will host 2 large community nights and provide tickets, hot dogs and drinks to non-profit groups who would not be able to afford a Bats game under regular circumstances. These 2 nights will include 4,000 guests for each game – Tuesday, June 25 and Tuesday, July 30.
(Part 2 – Metro Council Mondays) The Bats will host groups and small numbers of people doing the good of the community that might not fit into the category above. This includes 12,000 total ticket vouchers (without hot dogs and drinks) distributed for use on ANY of these 5 designated nights: May 27, June 10, June 24, July 29, and August 26 (all Mondays). The benefit is an increase in the number of people involved and greater flexibility to obtain complimentary tickets – the groups are able to choose their own date within these 5 nights.
To request tickets for either program, please send an email to: Dustin Mercurio, Louisville Bats at dmercurio@batsbaseball.com. Please include the following:
Organization name, contact name, mailing address, email address, daytime phone number, number of tickets, and date requested – June 25, July 30, or Part 2/Mondays. If email is not available to you, please call Dustin Mercurio at 502-614-4525
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Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the Ninth District Blog at www.district9news.wordpress.com
If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge.
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Thursday, July 18: St. Matthews Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Expo from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Trinity High School, 4011 Shelbyville Rd. Present products and professional services to a broad audience, network with business owners and decision makers, participate in business development workshops, etc. For more information visit http://stmatthewschamber.com
Thursday, July 18: Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA) meet and greet at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Network and enjoy libations.
Thursday, July 18: Olmsted Parks Conservancy staff needs volunteers to assist in cutting invasive vines to save the trees in Cherokee Park from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Timing is critical because vines need to be removed before they seed and produce more vines! The Conservancy will provide gloves and tools to all volunteers. Meet along the Scenic Loop of Cherokee Park just past Cochran Hill Road. For more information, contact Sarah at 456-1623 or sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org. Register today at www.olmstedparks.org/events!
Friday, July 19: Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, welcomes editor and publisher John Clark for a discussion of his great-grandfather’s Alaskan adventures in Hazelet’s Journal at 7:00 p.m. George Cheever Hazelet was one of the adventurous souls who went to Alaska in 1898 to seek his fortune during the Klondike Gold Rush. He carved his own path across frozen tundra and snow-covered glaciers to a remote valley where he discovered not gold but coal and oil. Hazelet kept a journal of his exploits, meticulously edited by his great-grandson John Clark. Come hear about a forgotten and exciting time in America’s past and discover a man who beat the odds to become a prominent leader in Alaska’s early days. For more information visit www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/riveting-alaska-gold-rush-saga
Saturday, July 20: Vision Louisville Town Hall meeting at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Greg Fischer.
Saturday, July 20: Preservation Louisville hosts historic preservation tax credit workshop from 10:00 a.m. – Noon at Preservation Louisville, 631 South 5th Street. Is your home or commercial building 50 or more years old? If so, are you planning any exterior restoration projects? Would you like to learn how to recoup up to 30% of your project’s cost through Federal and State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please attend this beneficial workshop led by, Joe Pierson, Historic Preservation Tax Credit Consultant with Pinion Advisors. Mr. Pierson will share with participants his in-depth knowledge of qualifying and applying for Federal and State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits that can equal up to 30% of their rehabilitation project’s cost. He will also provide one-on-one assistance with questions they may have about rehabilitating their historic commercial building or home utilizing the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. To register click here.
Saturday, July 20: The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), located at 1839 Frankfort Avenue, will offer its first APH Film Fest. Join them this summer to explore how blindness has been depicted in Hollywood. Each month they will screen a film featuring a major character who is blind. Nancy Urbscheit, professor at Bellarmine University, who teaches a class called “Disability in Film and Literature” will introduce the film and lead a discussion following the screening. All movies are presented with audio description for the blind. Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Call 899-2213 or email kcarpenter@aph.org to register. Best for older children and adults. BRIGHT VICTORY (1951), will be screened at 12:30 p.m. Adjusting to life at home presents many challenges for a young veteran blinded in World War II. With Arthur Kennedy and Peggy Dow.
Saturday, July 20: Apocalypse Brew Works, 1612 Mellwood, is hosting a Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Gluten Free Fair and fundraiser from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Walk through the giant colon from the Colon Cancer Prevention Project. Educational, fun with gluten-free fare by Annie May’s Sweet Cafe, Earth Fare, Holy Mole, Rainbow Blossom and Sweet n’ Savory.
Sunday, July 21: “Keep Louisville Weird” Independents Month Family Business Summer Picnic from 1 – 5 p.m. at Huber’s Orchard Winery & Vineyards. U of L’s Family Business Center and LIBA are celebrating what it means to be a family in business together with this fun-filled day, including the Family Fun Park and petting zoo, gift shop, wine tastings and a chicken supper. For more information visit business.louisville.edu/fbc
Sunday, July 21: The Clifton Center, located at 2117 Payne Street, will host renowned jazz musicians Dick Sisto and Steve Allee as part of the MINI of Louisville LIVE concert series on Sunday, July 21 at 7:00pm. The concerts will be held in the Clifton Center’s Eifler Theater with the audience seated on the stage along with both musicians. The setting creates a very intimate atmosphere and allows the artists and audience to enjoy the great acoustics of the historic theater. A cash bar will be available at both performances. Individual concert tickets are $10 per show, and can be purchased at cliftoncenter.org or at Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue.
Tuesday, July 23: Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave, will host the Whole World of Knowledge is at Your Fingertips, introduction to library databases at 9:00 a.m. Questions please call 574-1793.
Tuesday, July 23: Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave, will host legal documents for seniors at 6:30 p.m. Rhoda Faller, Kentucky Elder Law and from the Speakers Bureau from Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home, will provide information on legal documents for seniors. Questions please call 574-1793.
Wednesday, July 24: Story Avenue Park Project Public Meeting – Final Presentation of Site Design at 6:00 p.m. at the Eye Care Institute, 1536 Story Avenue.
Wednesday, July 24: The 5th Annual St. Matthews Mid-Summer’s Night 5K Walk/Run at 8:00 p.m. The Benefits Firm’s annual 5K started in the summer of 2009 and benefits the West End School. The race starts in the heart of St. Matthews in the parking lot of Bethel St. Paul and the evening finishes with a cookout and awards on Saints’ patio. Registration includes a t-shirt, entry to the race and the free cookout at Saint’s. The top male and female from each age category will be recognized, as well as the top 3 overall for men and women. Prices are $25 through July 19th and $35 through July 24th. Click here to Download Course Map and Click here to Register or call 451-4560
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