Louisville Loop Master Plan loopmasterplan_draft_041813sm_0 | Page 72

Improve bicycle pedestrian network and transit connectivity to existing and proposed Loop path system: •Work with Louisville Metro Public Works, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), and KIDPA to coordinate bicycle and pedestrian network connections within the Loopshed •Work with Transit Authority of River City (TARC) to incorporate Loop development and connectivity to transit facilities •Incorporate the Loop system and connecting greenways into all long range transportation planning •Work with potential private and public partners to synchronize path development and leverage resources 5 LMP, LMEGI, KIPDA, LMPW, TARC, KYTC Provide support to the development of an external advocacy group, The Friends of the Loop. 2 LMP, LMEGI, LMPHW Mid-term (5-10 years) Review and update the Louisville Loop Master Plan as needed, at a minimum of every five years, with input from the Louis- ville Loop Work Group, Loop Maintenance and Conservation Committee, local advocacy groups, and partnering agencies. 1,4 LMP, LMEGI, LMC Work with Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA) and surrounding municipalities within region to connect the Loop to a regional greenway system 1,5 LMP, LMEGI, LMPW, LMC Coordinate with utility companies to identify partnership projects and improvement projects within the Loop system and connecting paths 5,6 LMP, LMPW, KYTC, KIPDA, Incorporate wayfinding signage on newly built segments 1,2 LMP, LMPW, KYTC, KIPDA, LMC Monitor and evaluate the health impact of the Loop on improving Louisville’s health outcomes 3 LMP, LMPHW 6 LMP, LMEGI Long-term (Greater than 10 years) Secure sustainable funding source for long-term maintenance Review and update the Louisville Loop Master Plan as needed with input from the Louisville Loop Work Group, Loop Main- tenance and Conservation Committee, local advocacy groups, and partnering agencies. 1,4 LMP, LMEGI, LMC Develop a long-term governance body (such as a commission) to assure long-term maintenance and overall sustainability of the Louisville Loop. 4,6 LMP, LMC Evaluation Understanding the degree to which the Louisville Loop is playing a role in impacting the city in areas such as economic development, public health outcomes, government services, or other outcomes will be a critical element of evaluating the project’s success. There will need to be regular collection of data on usage, economic impact, program implementation, and funding. Measuring performance outcomes is becoming an important emphasis of decision makers, funding sources, community supporters, and others who oversee the effective- ness of an investment. Regular measurement of the indicators below will allow Louisville Metro to provide documentation for grant pursuits and budget requests confidently showcasing the benefits of the system and project to the public, and help evaluate how and where investments are made. Agency partners, volunteers, and the Louisville Loop Work Group can assist in collecting some of this information and the ability to collect some measures may not be possible in the short-term. These measurements may evolve over time as the project is implemented in phases. 72