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July 24

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KIPDA Approves Greenways Grant April 26, 2007 The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) Transportation Policy Committee approved a $284,000 grant request submitted by the Oldham County Planning and Zoning Department for the Commerce Parkway segment of the county greenways initiative .   The grant is for transportation enhancement funding for a 3.2 mile shared-use Oldham County Bike and Pedestrian Trial along Commerce Parkway in LaGrange. The plans are to connect this trail to the initial section of the Interurban Greenway which exists in LaGrange, and further, to extend the Oldham County Bike and Pedestrian Trail to Crestwood and Pewee Valley. The board expresses its gratitude to all of the individuals, local officials, and non-profit organizations who took the time to write letters of support for the grant application.  The board also appreciates the work of Oldham County Planning and Zoning planning technician, Tifinie Adams, for spearheading the grant application process and for Oldham County Fiscal Court for supporting the effort. Click here to view and download a map of the proposed 3.2 mile shared-use trail along Commerce Parkway Read the March 2007 issue of RoundAbout for additional details, or click here to download the article. Click here to download the Oldham County Planning and Zoning Office brochure that details plans for the project. What are Greenways? A linear open space established along a natural corridor, such as a river, stream, ridgeline, rail-trail, canal, or other route for conservation and recreation purposes. Greenways connect parks, nature preserves, cultural facilities, and historic sites with residential areas.	Bicycle Business Opens in Crestwood to Serve Oldham Cyclists Bob and Dena Clifford founded Bluegrass Bicycle LLC in Crestwood in 2006.  Cycling has been their passion for over 25 years.  "We’ve ridden bicycles in some of the most beautiful places in the US, as well as Mexico and Canada.  We’ve been USCF racers for over 10 years, do all of our own work on our many bicycles, and advocate for family friendly cycling access in Oldham County, the city of Louisville, and on a national basis."  Bob was elected to the Greenways for Oldham County Board of Directors in Decemer 2007. Bluegrass Bicycle LLC 6613 W. Highway 22 Crestwood, KY 40014 502.241.2440 877.757.BIKE www.bluegrasswbicycle.com
	21st Century Parks Website 21st Century Parks has unveiled its Web site, www.21cparks.org, which is designed to offer the public detailed information about the proposed Fork public park system. The Fork, which would encompass more than 3,000 acres of land and more than 20 miles of continuous trails along Floyd's Fork Creek, would be bordered on the north by Shelbyville Road and on the south by Bardstown Road. "In our guiding principles, we aspire to design a world-class park system that is well-used and well-loved," Dan Jones, 21st Century chairman and CEO, said in a news release. The Web site has a "Get Involved" page as a virtual suggestion box for the park's design. The draft master plan of The Fork will be unveiled at a March 4 public meeting at Christian Academy of Louisville, 700 S. English Station Road.
Oldham County Government Sponsors Bike and Pedestrian & Trails Public Meeting The Oldham County Planning and Zoning Office, in coordination with Oldham County Fiscal Court, Strand Associates Engineering and CDP Engineers sponsored a Bike and pedestrian and trails public meeting on Monday, December 11 at the John Black Community Center in Buckner. Utilizing an open-house format, the P&Z office provided a series of information boards and maps to provide the public current and future plans to implement the Oldham County long range greenways vision. The Planning and Zoning office staff, aided by project engineers from Strand Associates and CDP Engineers, explained details of the plans to an enthusiastic audience.  Attendees included, in addition to the general public, the county Judge Executive Mary Ellen Kinser; several fiscal court members; several Planning and Zoning commissioners; city mayors;  and representatives from Greenways for Oldham County; Harrods Creek Trail Association; Oldham Ahead; and Yew Dell Gardens.   Click here to download copies of some of the Informational board displays from the public meeting March 2, 2007 Remarks by Mayor Jerry Abramson Oldham County Chamber of Commerce 2007 Showcase Kickoff Let me mention just one more initiative high on my mind … that brings us together…related to preserving green space. Both our communities are confronting the challenges of healthy growth. . . looking at ways to plan more effectively … to maintain their unique character …and balance development. ...Three or 4 large new parks will be developed…as well as a 27-mile greenway, featuring a bike and pedestrian trail …that will eventually link to a 100-mile loop around Louisville…with an additional loop that crosses the Ohio River and goes through Southern Indiana. Our goal is to connect your greenways with this project. . . as well. Read Mayor Abramson's full remarks	Oldham County Receives Grant for Greenways Master Plan April 20, 2007 The Oldham County Planning and Zoning Department has announced that it has received a fund grant to contract for a Greenways for Oldham County Master Plan.  The plan is currently in the final review stages and will forwarded to Oldham County Fiscal Court in the February or March 2008 timeframe. Greenways in the News Bicycling, canoeing among activities on Louisville’s recreational pathway From the April 2007 Issue of RoundAbout Greenways for Oldham County members say they are interested in the Metro Loop project, since the loop will extend beyond the city of Louisville. The Metro Loop project is one that Greenways “could definitely connect with anywhere,” said Amy Jackson, a Greenways board member. A possible connection would be in Pewee Valley, she added. She says she is excited about a project that could bring tourism dollars to Oldham County, in addition to helping with fitness levels. Cyclists generally travel far when riding, and this would be a way to encourage Jefferson County residents to visit Oldham County for the day. “A lot of cyclists already ride along Westport Road,” said Jackson. Jackson has observed that in other towns that have pedestrian-bicycle paths, new restaurants and businesses pop up along the trails. People are already making a connection from Jefferson County to Oldham County, said Jackson. Read the Entire Article