KY 1934 (Greenbelt Highway) Safety Study for Jefferson County

Purpose	This transportation safety study will evaluate potential improvements to KY 1934 (Greenbelt Highway/Cane Run Road) that would improve safety for Kentuckians who rely on the heavily traveled state highway. In partnership with Louisville Metro Government's transportation safety initiative, Vision Zero, the study will identify short-term and long-term safety and mobility enhancements for the roughly 11-mile corridor.
Project Scope	This study includes a full analysis of existing conditions along the corridor that will be used to develop practical solutions and improvement concepts to boost roadway safety and improve multi-modal transportation options. The study area spans KY 1934 (Greenbelt Highway/Cane Run Road) from KY 841 (Gene Snyder Freeway) to KY 2054 (Algonquin Parkway). This study will provide a complete analysis of existing conditions along the corridor that will be used to develop practical solutions and improvement concepts to boost roadway safety and improve multi-modal transportation options.
Type of Project	Safety Study.
Links	StoryMap Survey
Public Input	Public Meeting: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5 - 7 p.m. Farnsley Middle School Cafeteria 3400 Lees Lane, Louisville, KY 40216 Open-house event; stop by anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. Input received from the August 13 public meeting and survey efforts will be compiled and considered as potential concepts are developed. Outreach will continue throughout the course of the study, with a second public meeting anticipated for this winter to collect input on potential improvement concepts. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone with a disability requiring assistance at the public meeting is asked to contact 502.764.0481, no later than Monday, August 5. You may also mail your request to 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242. Additionally, in compliance with Title VI, translation services are also offered upon request.*
Project Timeline	Winter 2023: Existing conditions overview meeting. Summer 2024: First public meeting to gather information on existing conditions. Fall 2024: Devleop improvement concepts to present to the public. Winter 2024: Second public meeting to get input of developed improvement concepts. Summer 2025: Further develop and analyze selected concepts for study report. Winter 2025/2026: Final report and recommendations.
Final Report and Published Findings	Expected for the winter of 2025/2026.
Project Manager	Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Mike Vaughn, PE Palmer Engineering Zach Reichert, PE, RSP1 Contact: KY1934SafetyStudy@palmernet.com

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200 Mero St Frankfort, KY
Contact Form
(502) 564-4890
Transportation.ky.gov

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