8664, River Fields & the
Build the Bridges Coalition

Bridges Here, Bridges There, An Argument of Location

Proposed downtown bridgeAnalysis of the transportation plans as set forth by 8664, River Fields * and the Build the Bridges Coalition reveals each of them to be little more than schemes to build yet more automotive infrastructure.
As such, they are all three regressive 1950s style transportation plans.
All three plans argue a case for more automotive infrastructure - in different locations.
All three plans delay the day, no, the decade Louisville can invest in a great public transit system.
All three do nothing for pedestrians and/or cyclists.
All three are operating under the illusion that tolls will solve the challenge of funding these automotive infrastructures.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not have the finances to fund a bridge (or two) and the accompanying highways.
Even if it could fund a bridge in Louisville, Frankfort's rural legislators would not follow that investment with funding for a first-class public transit system in Louisville.
Louisville must decide whether it will build a great public transit system or continue the 1950's plan for more and more automotive infrastructure.

All the other mayoral candidates are supporting one or another of these regressive 1950s style transportation plans. Louisville cannot afford to follow their lead into 2020.

* If the WFPL report of 8 December 2009 is correct, River Fields is warming to public transit. "(Bob) Griffith (River Fields' legal counsel) says the current plan for two bridges is outdated and ignores modern public transportation. A fresh study, Griffith says, would recommend improved public transit, a reduced Spaghetti Junction and, if needed, a downtown bridge but no east-end bridge. He says River Fields is calling for the current plans to be re-examined and has taken the matter to court."

Jackie Green speaks on the Ohio River Bridges Project