Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency KIPDA

Be sure to carve out some time for our TPC Meeting next week. Among the topics include a visit from Federal Highway Administration: Kentucky Division, Amendment 7, and the KIPDA KITE Award is back. See the entire agenda and how to join in at: https://bit.ly/3TABhDX

KIPDA has drafted an update to our Coordinated Human Services Transportaion Plan. It provides guidance on funding decisions and analyses gaps in transportation for seniors and folks with disabilities.
The public can review and leave comments for the CHSTP until October 2nd. Email all comments to [email protected]
Review the plan at https://bit.ly/4e982At

spotlights this evening's virtual public meeting for an amendment to our short and long-term planning documents. This is your chance to ask questions & leave feedback. Planners will be online to answer any questions about the projects and changes.

Join the meeting starting at 5 at: https://bit.ly/3TwAu78

This month's TTCC starts at 1 today. We'll be hearing about Louisville Metro's Bike Implementation Plan, a new grant program, and the 10th annual K.I.T.E. Award. If you can't make in person, you can join online. Info can be found at: https://bit.ly/36fh3Gu.

looks at Transit Authority of River City (TARC) 's Open Houses this week for TARC 2025. You have a chance to have your questions answered on what TARC may look like in the future.
- Tonight at United Crescent Hill Ministries from 5-7 pm
- Tomorrow at the Southwest Regional Library from 5-7:30 pm
-Thursday at TARC headquarters from 5-7:30 pm
Info at https://www.ridetarc.org/events/

Back for day 2 of the Middletown Fair! The weather has done a 180!

Come out for some food, fun, and transportation talk

Join us next week for the TTCC meeting. We'll have Louisville Metro joining us to discuss their recent Bikeway Implementation Plan.

Meeting info can be found at: https://bit.ly/36fh3Gu

The public is being asked to provide comments to a proposed amendment to KIPDA's core planning documents. Until September 19th, visit https://kipdatransportation.org/amendment7/ to review the changes along with info on the Sept. 17th public meeting.

Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency KIPDA KIPDA provides regional planning, review & technical services in the areas of public administration,

Join us today from 12-4 for the St. Matthews Business Chamber on the Shelby Campus. Free entry with a business card!

Come see us today at Worldfest!

If you're heading down to WorldFest this weekend, stop in and see the KIPDA booth! We would love to talk resources and transportation planning!

highlights this past Saturday's Black Men's Wellness Day. We loved being able to talk all things KIPDA with the community while also enjoying a 5K run/walk around the Norton Sports Complex.

There is still time to enjoy some activities at Black Men's Wellness Day.

Join KIPDA tomorrow morning at the Black Men's Wellness Day at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.

Hope to see you there!

Join KIPDA this afternoon for a slate of meetings starting with TPC at 12:30. Info on how to join and agendas are located at: https://www.kipda.org/events/

KIPDA at the state fair!

Join us next Thursday for Transportation Policy Committee Meeting. In case you missed it at TTCC, Transit Authority of River City (TARC) will join us again to discuss their TARC 2025 plans.

Meeting info can be found at: https://bit.ly/3meq3SI

An amendment to KIPDA's Unified Planning Work Document is now open for public comment. Changes can be found on Page 35 and Table A1 of the appendix. This includes dedicated funding for Planning studies & a funding increase for route monitoring for TARC. Any comments can be sent to [email protected].

Visit https://bit.ly/3SMV4je by August 22nd.

Join us today for the TTCC meeting. Transit Authority of River City (TARC) will be on hand to discuss TARC 2025 and we'll have information on Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant.
TTCC is held in a hybrid format. More info can be found at https://bit.ly/36fh3Gu.

highlights the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. Public input is still being collected for trouble spots throughout the region. Visit https://bit.ly/3WAVYlg through the end of August.

There is still time to make your voice heard! The survey is open until August 20.

Older Adult Survey - County Selection Thank you for taking the time to participate in the KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living Community Assessment for Older Adults. Please follow these two quick steps to be directed to your local survey! Select your county Click the link to go to your local survey

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 in partnering with Vision Zero Louisville is conducting a safety study for the Greenbelt Hwy/Cane Run Road.
A public meeting will take place next Tuesday the 13th from 5-7 pm. at Farnsley Middle School. See more details at: https://bit.ly/3yqUalA

Join us next Wednesday for the August TTCC meeting. Transit Authority of River City (TARC) will be speaking about TARC 2025. Join us in person at KIPDA or online via Zoom if you can't make it. Information including the agenda and a link to join can be found at: https://bit.ly/36fh3Gu

We need your input!

If you are a resident in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, or Trimble counties ages 50 or older, please take a few moments to complete the community-wide 2024 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults:

polco.us/kipda24

This survey is conducted by KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living in partnership with Polco, a trusted research firm and civic engagement organization. The questionnaire, developed by National Research Center at Polco, gathers insight from seniors into overall community livability, covering topics such as employment and volunteer opportunities, housing, accessibility, mobility, and physical and mental health. Results from this survey will help inform the development of related policies, initiatives, and community programs.

For more information on this survey, contact 502-266-5571.
If you’ve already taken this survey, help us spread the word! Please share the above link with your neighbors and local networks.

Polco brings the voice of everyday residents to their community leaders with award-winning community engagement services, online polls, and survey research. With Polco, leaders around the nation can make better-informed decisions for their communities with accurate and reliable feedback. Polco is committed to a strict privacy policy, designed to keep participants’ responses confidential and protect personal data. Learn more at info.polco.us.

Older Adult Survey - County Selection Thank you for taking the time to participate in the KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living Community Assessment for Older Adults. Please follow these two quick steps to be directed to your local survey! Select your county Click the link to go to your local survey

KIPDA is accepting proposals from qualified firms for its EPA Brownfield Assessment Coalition grant. More information can be found here:

RFPs & RFQs » KIPDA CED Division Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications will be posted here.

An amendment for Indiana Department of Transportation's Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan is open for public comment until Wednesday. It includes changes in the KIPDA region for Admin Modification 13. Review the changes at https://bit.ly/4ck53nj and leave your thoughts at: https://bit.ly/3VECLyY.

As part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Development Plan, the public is being asked to pinpoint the concerns they see on their daily commutes. Visit https://bit.ly/3WAVYlg to access an interactive map that users can drop pins, start conversations, and like and share where safety concerns are in the KIPDA region for all users now through the end of August.

KIPDA has several senior center partners who provide vibrant and fun activities for their participants as well as needed services.

We have some great things on the horizon for Safe Streets and Roads for All. Stayed tuned to our socials for all the details.