Jefferson County: KY 1865 (New Cut Road)/Taylor Boulevard Safety Study - 05-80352

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Purpose	This project strives to implement safety improvements for all users along the KY 1865/New Cut Road corridor. The project will reallocate space within the corridor to discourage speeding, accommodate all users, and facilitate connectivity while creating a safer, more comfortable, and pleasant environment. Known users along the corridor include motor vehicles, transit vehicles/buses, pedestrians/walkers/runners/transit users, and bicyclists. The context along the corridor is mixed and transitions along its length, including commercial areas, single-family residential neighborhoods, multifamily residential, Iroquois Park, and several schools and churches.
Project Scope	Safety improvements on KY 1865 (New Cut Road)/Taylor Boulevard from MP 0.5 (just south of Old New Cut Road) to MP 5.766 (just north of the I-264 ramp).
Type of Project	Safety enhancements.
Links	KY 1865 Existing and Proposed Typicals KY 1865 Information Sheet and Survey Link KY 1865 Corridor Sketch *Some files are large and may take a few minutes to load.
Project Timeline	*As of Winter 2025/2026 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): Safety Study began in May 2022 The first public meeting was held September 20, 2023 https://www.whas11.com/article/traffic/kytc-input-public-safety-new-cut-road-taylor-boulevard-open-house-louisville-kentucky/417-719fae43-d7aa-4043-a6c5-d5e6a5ffa179 The second public meeting was held April 24, 2024 https://www.wdrb.com/community/kytc-looking-for-safe-solutions-to-crashes-in-louisvilles-taylor-boulevard-new-cut-road-corridor/article_d423f678-02a5-11ef-8066-b3b5715c7435.html The finalized study was published in July 2025 (see Final Report section below) Request for Proposal to Select Design Consultant anticipated for Summer 2026**
Final Report	KY 1865 (Taylor Blvd New Cut Road) Safety Study_August 2025.pdf Appendices for Final Report: Appendix A - TARC Routes.pdf Appendix B - Wyandotte Park Connectivity.pdf Appendix C - Environmental Scoping Document.pdf Appendix D - Crash Diagrams.pdf Appendix E - Heat Maps.pdf Appendix F - Raw Crash Data.pdf Appendix G - IHSDM Reports.pdf Appendix H - Raw Speed Data.pdf Appendix I - Raw Traffic Counts.pdf Appendix J - Traffic Forecasting.pdf Appendix K - Traffic Analysis.pdf Appendix L - Plan Layouts.pdf Appendix M - Public Engagement Meetings.pdf Appendix N - City of Oakland CA Refuge Island Details.pdf Appendix O - Traffic Reroute Options.pdf Appendix P - Project Phasing Graphics.pdf Appendix Q - Cost Estimates.pdf Appendix R - Return on Investment.pdf
Future Phases	Funding years for next phases within the 2024 Enacted Highway Plan: Design - 2027 Right-of-Way - 2027 Utilities - 2028 Construction - 2029 *The above project milestone dates are subject to change due to changes in funding availability within the next Enacted Highway Plan.
Project Manager	Project Manager: Mike Vaughn, PE Mike.Vaughn@ky.gov 502.782.4923