*Since there is the possibility that a meeting could be canceled, relocated or rescheduled please call the KIPDA office at (502) 266-6084 to confirm a meeting prior to attending.
Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency will make every reasonable accommodation to assist qualified disabled persons in accessing available services or in attending agency activities. If there is a need for KIPDA to be aware of a specific accommodation, you are encouraged to contact this agency at least one week in advance of the meeting so that suitable arrangements can be considered for the delivery of the service or attendance requirement prior to the activity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Community & Economic
Development Division
Temporary Workers Needed ASAP for
U.S. Census 2020 Address Canvassing
The hiring of hundreds of thousands of temporary workers for the 2020 Census – often described as the nation’s largest civilian mobilization — is now underway.
The Census Bureau has already begun recruiting and hiring people to work on an important preliminary operation for the 2020 Census that begins in August.
Known as In-Field Address Canvassing, this is the process of having field staff visit specific geographic areas to identify every place where people live or could live. The staff then compare what they see on the ground to the existing census address list. They verify, correct, or add address and location information.
Thanks to key innovations and new technology including spatial imagery, address canvassing will be easier to do, less labor intensive and more cost efficient than in years past.
Once the Address Canvassing operation is completed in October 2019, the Census Bureau will finalize the address list for the 2020 Census. That list will be used to mail out invitations to complete the 2020 Census.
Thousands of Workers Needed
The Census Bureau is working to fill thousands of positions nationwide in order to update this address list.
Applying for one of these jobs is simple. Just visit 2020census/jobsor call 855-JOB-2020 and select option 3 for more information. Pay rates for field and clerical jobs can be found at: 2020census.gov/jobs/locations/national-map.html.
Those who are being considered for a position will receive a telephone interview. If offered a job, they will receive instructions on next steps via email.
Applicants will need to complete paperwork online and make an appointment to get fingerprinted for the background check. Once they are offered the job, there will be a period of time before their start date to allow time for the background clearance process. To search for possible management positions, go to USAjobs.gov.
If applicants are not selected for the Address Canvassing operation, they may be called when other positions open later this year or in 2020. Their applications will remain on file.
U.S. Census Bureau Now Hiring in KIPDA Region
The United States Census Bureau is now hiring at the National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, directly across the Ohio River from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The National Processing Center in Jeffersonville is the nation's primary center for mail processing, survey processing, geographic and warehouse operations. Come be a part of the team and earn comprehensive pay and benefits packages, paid vacation, sick and Federal Holiday time off, and enjoy an onsite fitness/wellness center at your place of employment to enjoy when you are not helping the Census Bureau with its big task of counting our nation's citizens next year.
Department for Local Government Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects
The Department for Local Government (DLG) is now accepting applications for funding cycle 2019 grants through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The CDBG program is federally funded through the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development. It provides assistance to communities for use in revitalizing neighborhoods, expanding affordable housing and economic opportunities, providing infrastructure and improving community facilities and services.
“The Community Development Block Grant program is the largest of the federally funded programs administered by the Department for Local Government,” DLG Commissioner Sandra K. Dunahoo said. “Each year, CDBG funds are used to build important community spaces, create jobs and more. The impact of these investments cannot be understated.”
For the 2019 funding cycle, DLG expects to have approximately $22.5 million available for Kentucky public projects across six program areas.
Those program areas, along with their application windows, are as follows:
Community Projects: These grants are used to support needed projects that small communities find difficult to fund on their own. Examples include volunteer fire departments, libraries, health centers food banks and senior centers. Applications are due by July 1, 2019.
Public Facilities: These grants support water and sewer projects. Applications are due by July 1, 2019.
Economic Development: These grants support projects that create jobs. Examples include equipment financing, land acquisition and site infrastructure. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2020.
Public Services (Recovery Kentucky): These grants contribute to operating expenses at substance abuse recovery facilities across the Commonwealth. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2020.
Housing: These grants are used to rehabilitate low-income properties and convert properties into senior or low-income housing. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2020.
Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF): CERF funds are reserved for emergencies declared by the governor. If an emergency is declared, the commissioner of DLG has the authority to move funds from other program areas to address the Commonwealth’s needs.
Nine urban areas in Kentucky are provided a direct allocation from the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development and therefore are not eligible to apply for funding through DLG. Those areas are Louisville Metro, Lexington/Fayette Urban County Government, Ashland, Covington, Bowling Green, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro and Elizabethtown.
Communities interested in applying for funding through the CDBG program will be required to meet with DLG staff to discuss their projects. If you have questions or want to set up a meeting with a DLG staff member, call 800-346-5606.
About the Department for Local Government
CDBG funds are administered by DLG, an arm of the Office of the Governor dedicated to supporting local officials and communities. To learn more about CDBG and other grant opportunities available through DLG, visitdlg.ky.gov.
Social Services Division
June is Men's Health Month
INCREASING MALE PARTICIPATION
The thought of producing health services that work for men is gaining traction and popularity around the world. Below is a website to various programs that has been found to work well with attracting males in health.
One of the toughest problems for organizations that have these programs is how to get males within the organization to participate.
This can be a daunting task for organizations to do. Based on some current programs the following steps should be addressed.
STRUCTURING YOUR ACTIVITY
Keep it simple. Make it enjoyable. Don’t overthink what you have to do to make it healthy. Incorporate activities that are likely to be fun for your targeted group.
Be prepared for when male participants do come along. Make the program activities welcoming, use posters and pictures that display dads and kids or real world men in various settings.
PROMOTING YOUR EVENT
Think about how males find information. Peer networks, friends, workplaces, sporting clubs and even wives and partners are often effective and low-cost methods of providing information
Good events and networks take time to build so do not be discouraged during the beginning. The best marketing practice is to promote little and often, through established networks and by low cost marketing methods.
PROVIDING HEALTH INFORMATION
Provide discrete but easy to access health information. Put information into a show bag rather than leaving it open to pick and choose from. That way, making it more appealing to participants.
If you’re producing your own material, keep the wording short and to the point. Provide summaries of complex information if you have to.
These are just a few helpful hints when developing and implementing successful health services to engage men.
National Safety Month is June, 2019
Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. The National Safety Council provides downloadable resources highlighting a different safety topic for each week in June. Topics for 2019 are Hazard Recognition, Slips, Trips and Falls, Fatigue and Impairment.
During the month of June you can make a difference – spread the word about ways to reduce the risk of injuries. Encourage communities, workplaces, families, and individuals to identify and report safety hazards.
How can National Safety Month make a difference?
We can all use this time to raise awareness about important safety issues like:
Preventing poisonings
Medication safety and prescription drug abuse
Driving, biking, and working safely
First aid and emergency preparedness
Preventing slips, trips, and falls
Preventing fires in the home
Water safety – drowning is the leading cause of death in children 1 to 4 years of age
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Elder abuse is a global social issue which affects the health and human rights of millions of older persons around the world, and an issue which deserves the attention of the international community.
The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations.
Virtually all countries are expected to see substantial growth in the number of older persons between 2015 and 2030, and that growth will be faster in developing regions. Because the numbers of older persons are growing, the amount of elder abuse can be expected to grow with it. While the taboo topic of elder abuse has started to gain visibility across the world, it remains one of the least investigated types of violence in national surveys, and one of the least addressed in national action plans.
Scope of the problem
A 2017 study based on the best available evidence from 52 studies in 28 countries from diverse regions, including 12 low- and middle-income countries, estimated that, over the past year, 15.7% of people aged 60 years and older were subjected to some form of abuse. This is likely to be an underestimation, as only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse is reported, in part because older people are often afraid to report cases of abuse to family, friends, or to the authorities. Consequently, any prevalence rates are likely to be underestimated.
Elder abuse is preventable and everyone has a role to play. We can help ensure that older people live in safety – without fear of being hurt, exploited or neglected
June is Cataract Awareness Month
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world. 24 million Americans are affected by cataracts, so it seems fitting that an entire month should be dedicated to education and awareness.
In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, here are some common questions and answers about cataracts:
What are cataracts?
Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, blocking or changing the passage of light into the eye.
What is the treatment for cataracts?
Cataracts are simple to treat with surgery. A surgeon to removes the deteriorated lens and replaces it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens or IOL. About 3 Million Americans undergo cataract surgery annually; it’s one of the most common surgeries in the United States.
Is cataract removal safe?
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgeries with a success rate of 95 percent. Only a minuscule incision in the cornea is necessary to do this procedure, and it can be completed in about 20 minutes in an outpatient surgery center
Do cataracts only affect seniors?
Cataracts can affect anyone! Most people do not show symptoms of cataracts until at least the age of 40, but cataracts can affect young adults or even children. Heredity, disease, eye injury and smoking could cause cataracts to develop at an earlier age.
Can I prevent cataracts?
There is no proven way to prevent age-related cataracts. Choosing a healthy lifestyle can slow the progression of cataracts. Some ways to delay the progression of cataracts include avoiding smoking, reducing exposure to UV rays, eating healthier foods, and wearing proper eye protection to avoid eye injury.
June is Pride Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Greenwich Village. The Stonewall uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as “Gay Pride Day,” but the actual day was flexible.
In major cities across the nation the “day” soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBT Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Get Involved, Show your support!
Wave your rainbow flag: Also known as the pride flag, the pride flag symbolizes LGBT pride and has been used since 1978.
Go to a Pride March: Cities and communities around the country hold Pride marches during Pride Month. Join LGBTQA+ people and allies to celebrate gay rights and equality for everyone!
Get schooled: Pride Month is a great excuse to learn more about gay history in America! Watch a movie like, The Times of Harvey Milk, the Celluloid Closet, Paris is Burning, or How to Survive a Plague.
Transportation Division
Congress for the New Urbanism 2019 Conference will be held in Louisville from June 12 - 15th
The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is an international nonprofit organization working to build vibrant communities where people have diverse choices for how they live, work, and get around. They believe that well-designed cities and neighborhoods are crucial for our health, economy, and environment. They build places people love. The 27th annual CNU will take place in Louisville this month. Louisville today is a dynamic global transportation center with growing cultural diversity and a storied bootstrap ethos. Adding heart to its hub, Louisville adopted the Charter of Compassion in a commitment to a future of inclusion and kindness. Louisville is home to gracious historic neighborhoods, walkable New Urbanist communities, and a beloved "emerald necklace" parkway system.
In its forward movement, stunning green space, and growth challenges at the city's edges, Louisville embodies the quest to blend the very best of old and new urbanism.
Mark your calendars for CNU.27 Louisville June 12 - 15, 2019. To register, click here.
NOTE: The above is for information only, and has been provided by CNU. The Louisville/Jefferson County KY-IN MPO is not directly associated with this organization, and the views of CNU may not necessarily be those of the MPO or its members.
Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC) Spring Conference
The Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC) hosted the 2019 Annual Spring Conference in Frankfort on May 24. The event took place at the Kentucky Historical Society and featured a Discovering the Art of Facts theme. KIPDA Transportation Division and Ticket to Ride staff attended along with government communicators from around the state to hear the engaging presentations and to network. KAGC strives to create opportunities for government communicators to improve professional skills while strengthening lines of communication in government at the federal, state and local levels.
Public Review for FY 18-21 TIP Amendment 6 and Horizon 2035 MTP Amendment 13 is June 3 - 18th
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) is the metropolitan transportation planning organization for the five-county region including Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham counties in Kentucky and Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana. Our responsibilities include producing a long-range transportation document, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), as well as a short-range planning document, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), that is updated at least every four years.
Changes have been proposed to both the current Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the current Transportation Improvement Program. The Horizon 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan with the proposed changes is financially reasonable, and the proposed TIP is fiscally constrained.
We invite members of the public to review the project information here or at any of the regional libraries and to submit comments to the following address by June 18, 2019.
TIP & Plan Updates
KIPDA
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
Email comments to: kipda.trans@kipda.org
