October 21 2011
Bike Lanes Needed On Grinstead Drive
Tagged Under : Bicycle accident, Bicycling for Louisville, bicyclist, Grinstead Drive, kentucky, lanes, Personal Injury Protection
Grinstead Drive is known as one of the most dangerous stretches of road in Louisville, Kentucky. I have personally witnessed several car accidents here. Grinstead Drive will face a major change in the near future. The safety-improvement project proposed by state and local officials would modify Grinstead Drive from Bardstown Road to Cherokee Parkway from four traveling lanes to two with a left-turn lane in the middle, as well as and a parking lane on one side.
There have been 320 reported car crashes in the last three years in this targeted stretch of Grinstead Drive. Also since 2000, this stretch has been the location of 10% of Jefferson Country’s bike fatalities. This is a staggering statistic which illustrates how dangerous this road is.
The proposed road diet by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is an excellent project and will go a long way toward reducing the number of car accidents and bicycle accident deaths. I think these changes do not go far enough. With ten percent of Jefferson County’s bicycle accident deaths occurring on this stretch of road raises a question. Why aren’t bicycle lanes being added? This stretch connects two major commercial districts with lots of recreational and residential destinations.
As an avid biker, I believe that bike lanes on Grindstead Drive would make it safer for all everyone who ride bikes. Having these lanes will allow bicyclists to enjoy this beautiful are with out being in fear for their lives. They would encourage people to be more active and be on their bikes as they enjoy Cherokee Park and all of the wonderful businesses in this area. Adding facilities for bikers will complete the proposed project and most importantly save lives.
There is a Facebook page sponsored by Bicycling for Louisville that is advocating bicycle lanes on Grinstead Drive. Check it out! Do your part and let city official know you bare in favor of these bike lanes on Grinstead Drive. As a Kentucky personal injury attorney I believe the installation of these lanes will prevent the needless loss of life for bicycle enthusiasts.



