Introduction U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Metro Parks Mayor’s Office Metro Council District Representatives HDR, Inc.
Housekeeping Meeting Schedule – Open House – 6:00-6:30 pm – Presentation – 6:30-6:45 pm – Q&A – 6:45-7:00 pm – Open House – 7:00-8:00 pm Meeting Schedule
Quick Overview of Louisville Loop Project Description Site Challenges Site Opportunities Trail Cross Sections Next Steps Presentation Format
Louisville Loop Overview Master Plan
Louisville Loop Overview Built Segment
Farnsley-Moremen to Watson Lane Louisville Loop Overview Upcoming Construction
Project Overview
Provide connectivity to neighborhoods, schools, parks, workplaces, and commercial districts. Achieve proper balance between trail user experience and cost. Minimize disturbance to environmentally sensitive areas. Project Goals
Blow up of routing map Public input on trail routing options Meeting Purpose
Challenge: Crossing Gene Snyder Hwy Site Analysis
Challenge: Crossing Dixie Hwy Site Analysis
Challenge: Crossing Railroads Site Analysis
Challenge: Crossing Driveways Site Analysis
Challenge: Environmental Concerns Site Analysis TopographyEnvironmentally Sensitive Areas
Challenge: Land Acquisition Site Analysis Narrow R.O.W.Potential Private Land Acquisition
Opportunities: Gene Snyder Crossings Site Analysis TunnelOverpasses Underpass at WatsonvilleUnderpass at Railroad
Blow up of routing map Site Analysis Opportunities: Gene Snyder Crossings
Opportunities: Dixie Hwy/Railroad Crossings Site Analysis Railroad CrossingSignalized Dixie Hwy Crossing
Blow up of routing map Site Analysis Opportunities: Dixie Hwy/Railroad Crossings
Site Analysis Opportunities: Key destinations NeighborhoodsSchools ParksCommercial Districts
Opportunities: Key Destinations Site Analysis Existing TrailsJefferson Memorial Forest
Opportunities: Scenic Areas Site Analysis FarmlandForested Land Pond Creek
What Will the Path Look Like? Shared Use Path Sections Path Adjacent to RoadwaysPath Within Natural Areas
What Will the Path Look Like? Shared Use Path Sections Path Adjacent to Gene Snyder HwySoft Surface Path
What Will the Path Look Like? Shared Use Path Sections Sharrow with Adjacent SidewalkPath Adjacent to Railroad
Next Steps Develop 3 Alternative Routes – Public Input – Constructability – Cost – Safety – User Experience – Connectivity – Right of Way Acquisition Develop a Summary Report of 3 Alignments – Proposed routing of hard surface and soft surface paths – Potential locations for trailheads and other facilities (restrooms, drinking fountains) – Operation and maintenance issues – Development costs for each of the alternatives Develop a Preferred Alignment Public Meeting Regarding Preferred Alignment
Project Schedule
Questions