One of the first noticeable signs of construction of the Brent Spence Companion Bridge could come in the form of a detour for cyclists and pedestrians. The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project is proposing to close a 0.8-mile portion of the Riverfront Commons Trail in Covington for approximately five years, beginning in the summer of 2025. […]
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Critics of 4th Street Bridge plans voice concerns to Covington Commission
A contingent of Covington residents and others from around the Greater Cincinnati region packed the Covington commission chambers Tuesday night to voice concerns about the recently published concept designs for the 4th Street bridge replacement project. Speakers asked commission members to lobby the state transport cabinet for a bridge with three traffic lanes instead of […]
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Devou Good Foundation gives presentation on 4th Street Bridge project in Newport
Matt Butler, president of the Devou Good Foundation, presented on the 4th Street Bridge design in Newport Monday night, highlighting pedestrian and cyclist safety. The state is leading the 4th Street replacement bridge project, as it is a state-owned route paid for with state dollars; however, Devou Good is working with the cities of Covington […]
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First bicycle parking garage in Greater Cincinnati region opens in Newport
The Academy on Fourth apartment building in Newport is now home to the Greater Cincinnati region’s first Netherland-style bike room. The City of Newport, in a partnership with the Devou Good Foundation and ReNewport, unveiled the new bike room at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, which featured the Newport City Commission and Matt Butler, president of […]
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NKY cycling community advocates for action on bike lanes, cyclist safety
Dozens of cyclists packed Covington City Hall Tuesday night in support of cyclist Gloria San Miguel — who was killed while riding her bicycle on the 11th Street Bridge last month — and to advocate for potential changes that could make Northern Kentucky roadways more friendly for cyclists. In the wake of San Miguel’s death, […]