Future 42 Public Engagement

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Project Overview

The Future 42 project is an ambitious initiative by the City of Louisville to reimagine and enhance the State Highway 42 (CO-42) corridor. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers.

Key improvements include:

  • Safer streets for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists
  • Expanded multimodal facilities for walking, biking, and transit access
  • Greater accessibility for people of all ages and abilities
  • Optimized speed limits to improve safety and comfort
  • Future-ready infrastructure to support Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

The project spans from Pine Street to Paschal Street and is designed to address the current and future needs of residents and the traveling public.



Project Background and Timeline

The Recommended AlternativeWhat is a protected intersection? Image of a protected intersection is shown with numbers explaining the different parts of a protected intersection. 1. Raised corner to protect people waiting to cross. 2. No right turn on red, right turn arrow when peak hour volume > 150. 3. Bike lane and crosswalk set back from travel lanes. 4. Separate bike signal.



Community EngagementTimeline showing different community engagement events from most recent to least recent. On January 3rd, 2023, the City of Louisville and Lafayette Council voted unianimously to adopt the Future 42; connecting people and places corridor plan. on August 16th, 2022, the Lafayette City Council confirmed the "Alternative One" as the recommended alternative for Future 42. On May 19th, 2022, the Louisville City Council confirmed the "Alternative One" as the recommended alternative for Future 42. On April 14th, 2022 there was a community drop in event at the Louisville Recreation and senior center. At the event printed surveys for public feedback on the three alternatives were distributed. From February 14th to April 15th, 2022 Community Workshop #2 took place. A virtual workshop provided an opportunity for public feedback on the three alternatives for each intersection along the Highway 42 corridor. From May 17th to the 31st, 2021, community workshop #1 took place. Over 100 community members participated in the Future 42 online workshop to share their thoughts about the corridor.


Attendees at the first community workshop (May 19, 2021) completed a survey to share their thoughts on the corridor's existing conditions and what they would like to see in future improvement projects. Below are key takeaways from survey responses:


  • Most participants travel by car
  • Participants appreciate the rural views and convenient connection to surrounding areas that the corridor provides
  • Participants expressed concern about increased levels of traffic and gaps in sidewalks and bike lanes
  • When asked about prioritizing investments
    • 58% of participants preferred expanding new facilities and services
    • 42% preferred elevating maintenance of existing facilities



At the second community workshop (February 24, 2022), attendees were asked to rank potential alternatives based on their components after they were presented by the project team. Components for the presented alternatives can be found below:




Phone: 720-381-1111

Email: future42project@gmail.com

Project Overview

The Future 42 project is an ambitious initiative by the City of Louisville to reimagine and enhance the State Highway 42 (CO-42) corridor. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers.

Key improvements include:

  • Safer streets for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists
  • Expanded multimodal facilities for walking, biking, and transit access
  • Greater accessibility for people of all ages and abilities
  • Optimized speed limits to improve safety and comfort
  • Future-ready infrastructure to support Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

The project spans from Pine Street to Paschal Street and is designed to address the current and future needs of residents and the traveling public.



Project Background and Timeline

The Recommended AlternativeWhat is a protected intersection? Image of a protected intersection is shown with numbers explaining the different parts of a protected intersection. 1. Raised corner to protect people waiting to cross. 2. No right turn on red, right turn arrow when peak hour volume > 150. 3. Bike lane and crosswalk set back from travel lanes. 4. Separate bike signal.



Community EngagementTimeline showing different community engagement events from most recent to least recent. On January 3rd, 2023, the City of Louisville and Lafayette Council voted unianimously to adopt the Future 42; connecting people and places corridor plan. on August 16th, 2022, the Lafayette City Council confirmed the "Alternative One" as the recommended alternative for Future 42. On May 19th, 2022, the Louisville City Council confirmed the "Alternative One" as the recommended alternative for Future 42. On April 14th, 2022 there was a community drop in event at the Louisville Recreation and senior center. At the event printed surveys for public feedback on the three alternatives were distributed. From February 14th to April 15th, 2022 Community Workshop #2 took place. A virtual workshop provided an opportunity for public feedback on the three alternatives for each intersection along the Highway 42 corridor. From May 17th to the 31st, 2021, community workshop #1 took place. Over 100 community members participated in the Future 42 online workshop to share their thoughts about the corridor.


Attendees at the first community workshop (May 19, 2021) completed a survey to share their thoughts on the corridor's existing conditions and what they would like to see in future improvement projects. Below are key takeaways from survey responses:


  • Most participants travel by car
  • Participants appreciate the rural views and convenient connection to surrounding areas that the corridor provides
  • Participants expressed concern about increased levels of traffic and gaps in sidewalks and bike lanes
  • When asked about prioritizing investments
    • 58% of participants preferred expanding new facilities and services
    • 42% preferred elevating maintenance of existing facilities



At the second community workshop (February 24, 2022), attendees were asked to rank potential alternatives based on their components after they were presented by the project team. Components for the presented alternatives can be found below:




Phone: 720-381-1111

Email: future42project@gmail.com

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