(from Bike Louisville & Business First of Louisville) "Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government is seeking public input on a plan to preserve River Road and improve accessibility for bicyclists, walkers and joggers.

The meeting, part of a yearlong study led by Gresham, Smith and Partners, is scheduled for June 16^th, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Gingerwoods Event Hall, [next to Henry's Ark] 7611 Rose Island Road. The study concerns a seven-mile stretch of River Road, from Zorn Avenue to U.S. 42.

[update] See the River Road Scenic Byway Corridor Improvement Study (3.1 MB PDF file)

“We want to hear from the public about ways to improve the road while protecting what makes River Road so unique,” Mayor Jerry Abramson said. “This corridor is very popular with cyclists and it’s my goal to help bikers and walkers use the road safely.”

The addition of hiking and biking access along River Road will be part of the 100-mile Louisville Loop trail that is planned to encircle the city."