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TRANSPORTATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS Louisville is a known for our historic charm and legacy of community. Our buildings and monuments, streets and sidewalks reflect the rich history of the past. But what will Louisville look like in the future? How will we continue to reflect this character while ensuring that people can move around our city in an efficient and effective manner? These are all questions that emerged during the City's Transporta- tion Master Planning (TMP) process, which just wrapped up this summer. The TMP provides a comprehensive look at the City's current transportation network and programs and anticipates our future transportation needs, including multi -modal trans- portation options and solutions. The TMP will serve as a road map for future planning and investments in our transporta- tion system. Key to the development of the TMP are data that reflect our current and future community conditions, and how they impact transportation. Louisville is a family -friendly city with well -maintained streets, great sidewalks, bikeways, trails, and open spaces. However, over time our demographics are likely to shift. The median age in Louisville is 42.4 years old, 5 years older than the Colorado median age of 37.3 years. Since 2000, adults age 55 and older has grown from 12% of the Louisville population to 32%. This trend is anticipated to continue and increase over time. On the opposite side, the percentage of children under 18 has decreased in the same period from 28% to 22%. It is projected that the percent of adults age 55+ will increase at a rate of approximately 3% per year over the next 30 years. 17 or Under AGE OF RESIDENTS (2017) 18-34 1-1 35 - 64 65 + 1 0 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% • Louisville Boulder County rjDenver Region What does this demographic shift mean for our transporta- tion system and needs? During theTMP process, we heard this issue from many residents. What happens when I'm no longer driving? How will I get around? Is Louisville as walk- able as it needs to be to connect people to the services and amenities they need? How about alternative modes of transportation to help people who have mobility challenges get around? To address the transportation needs consistent with these demographic changes, theTMP includes policies, programs and projects that enhance the system for all ages and abilities. For example, a policy in the TMP states that street improvements in the City will focus on the Complete Streets model, which includes safe, convenient travel options for pedestrians, bikes, transit (bus) as well as cars. Sidewalks and walking paths are separated and ADA accessible. • ACTIVE SIDEWALKS WHAT IS A COMPLETE STREET? • DEDICATED DIKELANES • ACTIVE ROADWAY • SAFE CIVSSWAINS • PLANTING S1NIP • GREEN SPACES IMAGE CREDIT: NACTO URBAN STREET DESIGN GUIDE In addition, the City will continue to focus on expanding the transit system by seeking both fixed routes and transit alternatives such as FlexRide and other on -demand transit options. The TMP is not just a list of projects that will make our transportation system better — it presents a vision for how we might evolve our transportation investments to meet the future needs of our community. Visit engagelouisvilleco.org/transportation-master-plan COMING SOON: NEW ONLINE UTILITY BILLING Exciting changes are coming soon to your utility bills with a new online payment portal. Later this year, customers will see a new bill layout and have access to a new online customer self-service portal with additional payment op- tions. Further details will be available soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the utility billing team on (303) 335-4501. September 2019 • Page 3