South Limestone Multi-Modal Study
(Cooper Drive to Avenue of the Champions)
The South Limestone Multi-Modal Transportation Study is being conducted by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) and Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in partnership with the University of Kentucky (UK) and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
The purpose of the study is to develop a conceptual design that will improve safety and convenience for all drivers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians who utilize this busy and high collision corridor.
The preliminary designs were developed after public input was gathered at an open planning meeting last June. Three plans were presented at a public meeting held on October 27, 2009 for public discussion and comment.
Citizen comment on these plans will be accepted until November 13, 2009. To comment on these plans, please email Kenzie Gleason at kgleason@lfucg.com
For more information about the project, click on the links below to download and view the documents.
If you would prefer to write and mail us your comments, please download and print out the form below:
Public Comment Form
Press Releases
Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
The Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) adopted the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for Fayette and Jessamine County on August 22, 2007.
The plan presents a vision for making our region a better place to bicycle, walk and live. It is the result of a major planning effort that assessed each community’s bicycle and pedestrian needs, determined public desires and developed strategic goals, a long range improvement plan and a strategy for implementation.
Digital copies of the plan may be downloaded in PDF format by chapter or as one large document:
Entire Plan
Plan By Sections
Plan Summary
The plan proposes the creation of a more Balanced Transportation System through the development of Complete Streets and a Greenway Trail system.
- ‘Complete Streets’ are designed with the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit users in mind as well as children, seniors and persons with disabilities. Complete street policies and projects have been identified and prioritized in the plan.
- Greenway Trails were incorporated into the plan and priority trail corridors and projects have been established.
Other plan themes include:
Ways in which bicycling and walking can contribute to more sustainable community development. The plan presents local development and design issues that should be addressed to create more walkable and bicycle-friendly neighborhoods.
Improving safety and security for bicyclists and pedestrians through public education and law enforcement.
Contributing to the economic vitality of our region by providing a quality of life that attracts and retains businesses and through bicycle tourism efforts.
Improving the overall quality of life in the region by achieving health and environmental goals and through encouraging and facilitating active lifestyles.
Greenway Master Plan
In June 2002, the Greenway Master Plan was adopted by the Urban County Planning Commission. The plan offers recommendations for protecting vital stream corridors throughout the area and it proposes over 20 trails and improvements to existing bicycle facilities. It also endorses a rural road bike system. Download The Plan.
University of Kentucky Bicycle Master Plan
The University of Kentucky Bike Plan outlines a number of programs and actions to encourage more students and employees to bike to campus. Download The Plan.