Old Louisville’s wide sidewalks, pedestrian-only courts, pedestrian-scale lighting, tree canopy, and proximity to multiple schools and businesses make it a prime spot for walking, biking, and public transit. Streets like Third Street were originally designed to be promenades for weekend strolling and many of the original inhabitants of the neighborhood picked this area south of downtown for its access to streetcars and proximity to downtown. 

While our neighborhood has people-centric design origins, our streets haven’t always retained the promise of safe streets. 

Like many neighborhoods in Louisville and across the country, urban renewal efforts prioritized car traffic speeds at the expense of safety for all users [for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists]. Today, Interstate 65 runs through the eastern part of the neighborhood and many streets are one-way with lights timed for 35 mph traffic. These street designs result in many negative outcomes:

• Excess noise and particulate pollution

• Speeding crashes which injure people and harm historic structures

• Heavy truck traffic which damages 100+ year-old roads and foundations

• Unsafe and inhospitable environment for pedestrians and cyclists

People across all identities care about and have contributions to make to the future of our cities. We cannot truly succeed in our mission without the participation of individuals who reflect the diverse makeup of our community. We are committed to including people of all racial, gender identity, and economic backgrounds in creating and driving our ideas and projects forward. This webpage is just one way of providing equitable access to information and participation.

"Mobility justice is a vision for a world rooted in social justice where people feel safe existing on the streets and can build lives experiencing the full joy of movement regardless of their race, religion, background, or physical ability." - America Walks

Learn more about the Principles of Mobility Justice.

We are currently developing our outcomes and goals. Come join us in the discussion.