Engineering Goals & Projects

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Engineering
Objectives
Description (associated strategies) Timeline Audience
Complete the Louisville Loop Create a list of projects with a defensible, data-driven prioritization process that incorporates current and future demand, socio-economic measures, and land use in order to make the most of limited funds and to ensure that improvements best meet needs. 2030 General Public
Implement higher cost / high priority improvements using the prioritization criteria set forth in the Bike Master Plan

Refer to table 1 in Bike Master Plan for list of high priority improvements and associated costs

2030 General Public

Implement Lower cost / high priority improvements in the urban center using the prioritization criteria set forth in the Bike Master Plan

Bike Lanes:

8th St From: Market To: Broadway

 

 

Fall 2010
Completed
General Public
Improve the bicycle wayfinding sign network Fall 2011 General Public

8th St From: Market To: Broadway

Fall 2010
Completed
General Public

Stonestreet From: Dixie To: Old 3rd Street

Fall 2010
Completed
General Public

Taylorsville Road From: McMahan To: Hurstbourne

Fall 2010
Completed
General Public

Poplar Level From: 264 To: Eastern Pkwy

Fall 2010
Completed
General Public

 

 

Continue to integrate bicycle and pedestrian facilities into the transportation network

Maintain and improve bike route signage, mapping and wayfinding:

    1. Integrate mapping and sign system
    2.
Create an interactive map allowing cyclists to indentify routes based on their ability

Maintenance program for Louisville Metro Bike & Pedestrian facilities:

    1. Develop a plan 
    2.
Insure bike facilities are clear of debris  

Expand bicycle system network
    
1.    Complete streets
    2.    Restripe streets with bike lanes during standard resurfacing
    3.    Increase bike parking
    4.    To improve Louisville’s off-road facilities:
Evaluate user demand, Identify areas to improve, and Prioritize facility improvements

See our Current Projects Page for the latest information on specific projects.         


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Establish criteria and set priorities for constructing bicycle facilities off road based upon condition, location and proximity, as well as current and future demand

Create a single system to inventory, assess and track bike trails and other off road bicycle facilities.

2010
Completed
General Public

Mountain Bike Master Plan

2010 General Public

2012 Cyclocross Wolds Course

Fall 2010
Completed
General Public

Ensure bicyclist of all ages and skill levels feel comfortable and safe riding to their destinations

Develop a street design standards manual that incorporates all modes of transportation into street design standards for Louisville

Identify & prioritize intersection improvements for cyclists:

  1. Evaluate the safety of existing routes
  2. Complete Streets Implementation

 


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