Recent News & Events
Updated on Tuesday, June 30
Second Public Meeting on River Road Plan Scheduled for July 13
A second Public Meeting has been scheduled to provide greater opportunity for landowners, commuters, cyclists, recreational users and any interested citizen to give public input on the development of a Management Plan for the River Road Scenic Byway Corridor. Learn more. And visit the River Road Corridor Plan page.
Updated on Wednesday, June 24
Work Begins on Harrods Creek Bridge
Work began today to repair and widen the Harrods Creek Bridge on River Road to two lanes. The project will be complete by the end of 2009 or sooner.
Updated on Wednesday, June 24
Louisville Hosts the Masters Road National Championships
This weekend bike racing fans will have plenty to do in town as the nationals return. Visit USA Cycling's website to get the full schedule of events. Cyclists should be aware that roads will be closed around Cherokee Park for the event.
Updated on Friday, June 19
June 27 Open House Offers Chance to Learn More About Louisville Loop
Bikers, hikers and exercise enthusiasts are encouraged to join Metro Parks staff and Mayor Jerry Abramson at a public event June 27 at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moreman Landing as they detail the Louisville Loop, a proposed 100-mile paved shared-use path that will encircle Louisville when completed.
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Updated on Wednesday, June 17
Public Meeting On River Road Scenic Byway Plan
Louisville Metro Public Works held a meeting on June 16 to get the public’s input on a plan to preserve and protect scenic River Road and improve safety and accessibility for bicyclists, walkers and joggers. Read the full news release. See the River Road Scenic Byway Corridor Improvement Study (1.8 MB PDF file)
Updated on Friday, June 12
Seneca Park Loop
Get the latest on this project complete a loop around Bowman Field and part of Seneca Park.
Updated on Thursday, June 4
Bike Louisville Email Updates
Get the latest update from Bike Louisville and sign up to get bicycling updates by email.
Updated on Wednesday, June 3
Reporting Issues with Bike Lanes/Paths
MetroCall 311's online issue reporting system
now includes a category for reporting issues with bike lanes. Please save this link and use it if you need to...
Note: We are aware of a new sink hole that has formed on the bike lane on Market Street near Hancock and Clay Street and we've reported it.
Updated on Friday, March 27
Free Bike Safety Class Reminder
Learn more about how you can ride your bike with confidence - for free! Find out more!
Updated on Thursday, January 22
Donate to the Bike Louisville Program
You can now donate any amount to a number of Louisville Metro programs, including the Bike Louisville program. Your donation will help support and enhance programs that aren’t covered by general fund expenditures, such as bike safety classes and building more bike paths – which will make bicycling safer and more accessible to all Louisville residents. Donate now!
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Bike Louisville Overview
Bike Louisville is a program in Metro Government that works to create a bicycling environment that is safe, efficient, and enjoyable for riders of all ages and levels of experience. The program is broken down into five E's and each E has team members from inside and outside local government. The 5 E's are:
- Education
- Enforcement
- Encouragement
- Engineering
- Evaluation
to This website serves as a clearinghouse for bicycling maps, education, programs, events, organizations, clubs, shops, and infrastructure.
In addition to planning efforts related to the Five E's, Bike Louisville serves as an access point for input from the cycling community and the general public.
Rules of the Road
- Bicycles are considered vehicles like any other.
- Bikes must use the roadway, even if there is no bike lane. It's illegal and dangerous to ride on the sidewalk.
- Bikes must follow all traffic laws, just like cars.
- Motorists must respect the rights of cyclists and Share the Road with them.
- Cars must give bikes at least three feet of room when passing.
- Cars must yield to bikes when making right turns.
- Click Here to see all the laws governing cycling in Louisville.
Why Bicycle? (Source: Bicycling for Louisville)
- Utilitarian trips reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality
- Cycling for work or pleasure improves public health
- Riding to work increases productivity and morale of employees
- Cycling eliminates the cost of fuel, parking, and automobile maintenance
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Dirk Gowin
Transportation Planning
Administrator
(502) 574-5925
Email Dirk
Engineering/Evaluation
Scott Render
Mayor's Office
(502) 574-1906
Email Scott
Website/Education/Encouragement
Rolf Eisinger
Public Health Advisor
Metro Health & Wellness
(502) 574-8661
Email Rolf
Education/Encouragement
Sgt. Robert Biven
LMPD Enforcement
(502) 574-2258
Email Sgt. Biven
Enforcement
Geoffrey Hobin
Special Projects Manager
TARC
(502) 585-1234
Email Geoffrey
Enforcement |