Public Input Meeting April 16, 2012

Meeting Schedule Housekeeping Meeting Schedule – Open House – 6:00-6:30 pm – Presentation – 6:30-7:00 pm – Q&A – 7:00-7:30 pm – Open House – 7:30-8:30 pm

Introductions U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Metro Parks Mayor’s Office Metro Council District Representatives HDR Engineering, Inc. Corn Island Archaeology Redwing Ecological Services

Study Purpose This Study Will……. Evaluate Routes for a Conceptual Shared-Use Path – National Turnpike at Fairdale Road to Floyds Fork at Bardstown Road – Provide a Recommended Alignment for the Louisville Loop Identify Potential Ecological Restoration Opportunities – Pond Creek Watershed – Floyds Fork Watershed

Meeting Purpose Louisville Loop Summary Other projects in and around Study Area Describe the intent of this Study Gain input on potential trail route variations Gain input on natural and socio-economic resources in the study area Outline future steps of the planning process

Louisville Loop Summary

RiverWalk and Levee Trail

Ohio River Levee Trail Extension Louisville Loop from Farnsley-Moremen to Watson Lane

Scoop on the Loop Loop Related Projects – CDC Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan – Louisville Loop Design Guidelines – Southwest Greenways Master Plan – Olmsted Parkways

21 st Century Parks - Floyds Fork

Floyds Fork Broad Run Park

Pond Creek Corridor

Scoop on the Loop Projects around the Loop – National Turnpike widening from Fairdale Rd. to S. Park Rd. – Mt. Holly Rd. Widening – Blue Lick Road widening from I-265 to Preston Hwy. – Interchange improvements at I-265 and Preston Hwy. – Preston Hwy. intersection improvements at Commerce Crossing/Cooper Chapel – Cooper Chapel Rd. Section I – Cooper Chapel Rd. Section III – Beulah Church Rd. widening – Mt. Washington Rd. Section I – Mt. Washington Rd Section II – McNeely Lake Park Master Plan – McNeely Lake Park Access Improvements

National Turnpike / Mt. Holly Rd

Blue Lick Rd, Preston/I-265 Interchange, Commerce/Preston/Cooper Chapel

Cooper Chapel Rd. Section I

Cooper Chapel Rd. Section III & Beulah Church Road widening

Mt. Washington Rd, Section I and II

McNeely Lake Park Master Plan

Project Overview Provide a conceptual shared-use path and ecological restoration plan from Fairdale to Floyds Fork

Evaluate Existing Conditions Cultural, Historical, Archaeological Resources Rights of Way Land Use Land Ownership Physical Barriers – Streams, Roads, Railroad Utilities Topography

Trail Alignment Concept A planned paved and shared-use recreational trail that will serve as a major recreational and transportation feature for the nearby community and region. Trail uses will include walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding. – Trail variations – Trailheads with parking – Pedestrian, bike, and transit access points to neighborhoods, parks, community facilities and schools

Louisville Loop Standards

Natural Environment Physical Environment Social Environment Economic Environment The Approach: Four Fundamental Elements

Process - Segments

Process – Alternative Alignments

Process – Preferred Alignment

Background – Previous Studies 2008 – Pond and Mill Creek Feasibility Study

Background – Previous Studies 2008 – Pond and Mill Creek Feasibility Study

Ecological Restoration Along tributaries of Pond Creek and Floyds Fork Categorize functional benefits to the natural and human environments.

Future Participation Opportunities Preliminary Plan Development (segments) Preliminary Plan (alignments) Preliminary Final Plan (recommended alignment)

QUESTIONS?