Louisville Putting Prevention to Work ( LPPW ) program . The purpose of the plan is to identify potential solutions for a detour route due to frequent flooding and unsafe trail conditions on the RiverWalk . City officials made the decision to permanently close the section and detour the route along Northwestern Parkway and Bank Streets in 2010 . Louisville Metro Parks is working with the U . S . Army Corp of Engineers to identify solutions for fixing the damaged portion of the trail . Upon completion of their assessment , City officials will evaluate all possible options about the Loop ’ s route through the area , including the options presented in the Livability Plan .
The plan encompasses the Northwestern Parkway corridor between 29th Street in the east and Market and Duncan Streets on the south . Louisville Metro Parks staff and their consultant worked with an advisory committee and the community to identify concerns and to develop an action plan to address conditions that affect the community ’ s livability . The Plan outlines the various prioritized issues raised by the neighborhood including speeding , sidewalk connections , lighting and security , maintenance and services , bicycle facilities and programming , community programming , land use , and historic character . The plan provides a discussion of each priority issue , community comments , and recommendations for action .
One of the key elements of the Livability Plan is the context-sensitive bicycle and pedestrian facility design options for the Parkway . These recommendations are intended to provide an overall definition of future conditions and to illustrate how these facilities can be integrated into the historic fabric of the Parkway . The Parkway varies in character and right-of-way width , with some sections containing pavement widths as much as 64 feet . There are four “ zones ” with treatment alternatives devised to introduce “ complete street ” options that safely accommodate all users . The plan recommends several types of bicycle and pedestrian facilities , many of which have never been used in Louisville before , including buffered bike lanes and cycle-tracks . It presents typical roadway cross sections of existing and recommended treatment and where appropriate , outlines a phased approach to future improvements .
The Livability Plan will become an important resource to the address the long-term flood route for the Loop . The plan process engaged residents from both Shawnee and Portland in a discussion that reached beyond the Louisville Loop and should serve as a reference to weave into solutions to address the community ’ s desire to make the neighborhoods a more livable and healthier place .
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The Louisville Loop is a transformative key to an integrated transportation system of sidewalks , transit , and bicycle facilities for our city and serves to enhance the health and quality of life for our citizens . The focus on the Loop as a tool for planning a sustainable transportation system for future generations depends on a cooperative approach from all local transportation and land use planning units including : Planning and Design Services , Economic Growth and Innovation , Public Works , Metro Parks , KIPDA , TARC , and KYTC .
Metro Parks is the agency responsible for planning , designing , and constructing the Louisville Loop . Transportation planning functions in Louisville currently operate under the responsibility of Louisville Metro Public Works ( local ) and KIPDA ( regional ). Public transportation is the responsibility of the Transit Authority of River City ( TARC ). Each agency performs designated roles to plan and manage an efficient and safe transportation network . At the local level , the Engineering Services group within Public Works provides transportation planning functions for the city , including design and construc-
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