June 19, 2009

Louisville Loop open house

The Courier-Journal

The public is invited to a discussion and update on plans for the Louisville
Loop, a proposed 100-mile, paved shared-use path that will nearly encircle
Jefferson County when completed.

Bikers, hikers and exercise enthusiasts are encouraged to join Louisville Metro
Parks staff and Mayor Jerry Abramson at the event on Saturday, June 27, at
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moreman Landing in southwest Jefferson County.

Officials will answer questions and receive feedback on the project from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m., and visitors will can see maps of different segments on the loop.

The Louisville Loop, a key component of Abramson's City of Parks initiative to
expand and improve Louisville's public park system, will offer recreational and
alternative transportation routes for cyclists, joggers and walkers. Some
sections will also accommodate horseback riders. About 23 miles of the path are
complete.

After the open house, the maps will be on display at the Farnsley-Moremen
Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd., through early July. . The maps will be moved to other
locations, on a schedule to be announced.