Louisville's annual CycLOUvia turns the streets over to pedestrians

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Pedal, ride, walk, or run in the middle of the street as pedestrians take over part of Frankfort Avenue.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser learns about CycLOUvia.

Louisville's popular open streets event will take place Sunday on Frankfort Avenue for the first CycLOUvia event of the year.

Frankfort Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Stilz Avenue and Pope Street.

Experience Louisville by walking, cycling, skateboarding, or dancing in the street.

Streets become paved parks where people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds can come to improve their mental, physical, and emotional health.

Participants can also take advantage of the open businesses along the route.

Starting in 2012, CycLOUvia events have attracted tens of thousands of people to various neighborhoods across the city.

As part of the Mayor's Healthy Hometown Movement, CycLOUvia promotes healthy lifestyles, alternative transportation, bike/pedestrian safety, and economic development.

Sunday, July 13: Frankfort Avenue

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Route: From Stilz Avenue to Pope Street

Sunday, October 12: Bardstown Road

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Route: Grinstead Drive to Douglass Loop

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