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This event is open to:EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Building a Bikeable Louisville
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IN-PERSON: Center for Belonging, Access & Engagement room 176
VIRTUAL: Microsoft Teams
Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch!
We kick off the spring series with "Building a Bikeable Louisville: LouDOT’s work growing and supporting cycling across Jefferson County," This presentation highlights how Bike Louisville, a program within Louisville Metro Department of Transportation, is working to make cycling a mainstream and viable mode of transportation by fostering partnerships with local nonprofits, advocacy groups, community riders, and city leaders.
Attendees will learn how collaborative engagement, public outreach, and the development of low-stress bicycle facilities are helping create a safer, more connected network that encourages people of all ages and abilities to ride. The session will also explore the common challenges that cities like Louisville face when expanding bicycle infrastructure, including funding, public perception, maintenance, and interagency coordination, while sharing lessons learned that can help advocates advance their own bike-friendly initiatives.
Our speaker will be Chris Butz, the Program Manager for Bike Louisville at Louisville Metro Department of Transportation, a role he has held since 2023. A Louisville native and daily bike commuter, Chris is passionate about making bicycling a safe, practical, and accessible transportation option for people of all ages and abilities.
Chris earned his Master of Urban Planning from the University of Louisville in 2020 and began his career in transportation planning with the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) before joining Metro. He believes that streets should be designed with vulnerable road users at the forefront, and he works to advance policies, partnerships, and infrastructure that support a more connected and bikeable Louisville. When he's not advocating for better streets, Chris enjoys spending weekends with his wife and their toddler exploring the Louisville Zoo and Metro Parks.
The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website.