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Illegal ATV use and safety on southwest Loop segments
Summary
Councilwoman Bast reported that illegal ATVs, dirt bikes, and motorcycles make the Loop dangerous in southwest Jefferson County — a young woman was killed near the LGE plant after an ATV came off the Loop. Mowing crews have also knocked users off the path.
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Loop users in southwest Louisville if enforcement and maintenance improve.
⚠️Who could be affected
Trail users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists facing ATVs and off-leash dogs.
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