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Shepherdsville tracks roughly 250 jobs as industrial projects and transport pilot advance
Summary
City economic advisor Courtney Burton said the city is tracking about 250 jobs expected from manufacturing, hospitality and logistics over the next 24 months and is piloting a "502 commute" transportation partnership to help workers reach new employers; she also highlighted chamber-led veteran-business initiatives and upcoming tourism events.
Courtney Burton, Shepherdsville’s economic advisor, told the council the city is “tracking 250-ish jobs” expected over the next 24 months from a mix of manufacturing, hospitality and logistics projects, including expansions in the industrial park and a new hotel.
Burton said the city is piloting a coordination with Kentucky and the Works called the “502 commute,” an effort to identify employers and drop spots to help workers travel between Louisville, other parts of the county and Shepherdsville worksites. The goal, she said, is to address transportation barriers for employees and ensure employers can fill positions created by local growth.
She highlighted ongoing partnerships — including work with Amazon-affiliated volunteer groups — and Bullitt County Chamber initiatives such as Chambers United for Veterans and youth-mentoring career-path programs that aim to connect students to local employers.
Burton also described tourism activity that brings regional visitors, citing the Bataan Memorial March and an upcoming Vietnam Veterans Day parade that she said will draw cadets and veterans from several counties. She urged residents to participate in community events and pointed to investments — including Town Square and the upcoming aquatic park — intended to keep families in town and build a stronger local economy.
On infrastructure, Mayor and staff reiterated the need to clarify road ownership for residents and outlined an estimated long-term capital need: the mayor suggested the city may require roughly $250–300 million over five years for roads and that an additional bridge over the Salt River on the east side is necessary for emergency access. Staff said the city is working with state contacts to seek funding and that a public-facing map will show which agency maintains which roads.
Courtney’s update is already informing staff planning for workforce programs and event-driven tourism; specific projects will be brought back to council as partners and funding arrangements solidify.
