2007-2010 – Planning for Northeast Corridor 2009-2013 MET ( Middletown / Eastwood ) segment plan , design , construct 2010 – Louisville Loop Soft Surface Trail Standards Manual 2010 – Center for Disease Control grant for Wayfinding , security , communication , Louisville Greenways – South Points : A Greenways Master Plan for South and Southwest Louisville and Northwestern Parkway studies 2011 – Louisville Loop Wayfinding Master Plan 2011 – Parks , LMPD , EMS , Fire And Rescue develop security / safety plan 2011 - Pond Creek Corridor Shared-use Path and Ecological Restoration Plan completed 2011 – Construction begins on Floyds Fork Loop section 2011-2013 – McNeely Lake Park planning , design and construction phases 2012 – KYTC constructs Loop from English Station to Beckley Woods Drive 2012 – Health Impact Assessment , Economic Opportunity , and Community Transportation reports completed 2012 – LOOPWATCH Team created ( 100 + volunteers ) 2012 – Poe Company constructs Loop from Waterfront Park to Eva Bandman Park 2012 - Metro Parks initiates planning for Loop segment between National Turnpike and Bardstown Road 2012 – Metro Council approves budget and funding for dedicated Loop maintenance crew and program 2012 - Directors of Metro Parks , Public Works , and MSD sign interagency maintenance agreement 2012 – Wayfinding Plan implemented from Big 4 Bridge to Watson Lane 2012 – Louisville Loop Strategic Plan update 2012 – Governor supports funding for East End Bridge / Prospect connector 2013 – McNeely Road and path construction to begin 2013- Extension of Loop path from Farnsley-Moreman Landing to Watson Lane to begin 2013 - Big Four Bridge Opening 2013 - Metro Parks initiates planning final Loop corridor along Ohio River in northeast Louisville 2013 - Louisville Loop Master Plan Adoption
Mission , Vision , Goals and Objectives
Mission : The Louisville Loop connects people to a greener healthier community .
Vision : The Louisville Loop is an essential component for the growth and prosperity of the Region . A network of shared-use paths , soft surface trails , bike lanes on roadways , stream corridors , Olmsted parkways , and transit routes , the Loop provides alternative transportation choices for residents and visitors of Louisville and the Region . The Loop celebrates the City ’ s history and natural world through public art in its infrastructure and special places .
The Loop :
• Enhances economic development opportunities in the Loopshed ( 1 / 2 mile to two miles on either side of the Loop );
• Encourages sustainable development in the Loopshed ;
• Provides safe and accessible opportunities to engage in active lifestyles ;
• Connects neighborhoods to each other , schools , work , retail businesses and parks ;
• Promotes the protection and appreciation of natural assets , culture , and history ; and ,
• Enhances and improves air quality and the natural environment .
Goals and Objectives :
Goal 1 : Complete the Loop Plan , design , and construct segments of the Louisvillle Loop to modern Federal rules , regulations , and guidance . Objectives :
• Establish priorities for designing and building projects using performance criteria as a guide for decision making .
• Develop a timeline for project implementation over the next 10 years .
• Ensure the Loop becomes an integral part of Louisville Metro ’ s transportation system by connecting with pedestrian , bicycle , and transit networks .
Goal 2 : Build Community Engagement : Create and nurture a widespread belief in the community that the Louisville Loop is an essential part of the Region ’ s quality of life that people will be inspired to support and defend . Objectives :
• Develop a functioning external advocacy group , Friends of the Loop , based on structure recommended by organizing committee .
• Ensure that Metro provide adequate resources to sustain the advocacy group .
• Develop and implement a program for public outreach and communication for the Louisville Loop .
• Develop a partnership with businesses , civic groups , government entities , churches , schools and neighborhood groups to sustain and enhance the Louisville Loop through increased usage , financial support and
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