The City of Covington and the Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority will host a public meeting for residents and businesses to discuss paid parking in the city on May 6. “This meeting is an opportunity for the (parking authority) to connect directly with the community and hear feedback from residents and business owners regarding paid […]
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River Ridge traffic, parking redesign clears planning commission
Renovation plans for roads and parking around River Ridge Elementary in Villa Hills cleared a public facility review from the Kenton County Planning Commission Monday night, marking the latest in a long planning process to address concerns about car stacking on Amsterdam Road, which leads into the campus. Stacking refers to the tendency of cars […]
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Covington to add temporary parking during 4th St. Bridge closure
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority will provide additional temporary parking spaces during the 4th Street Bridge closure, specifically along the south side of East 4th Street between Garrard Street and Legacy Way. The bridge connected Newport and Covington over the Licking River. It was demolished in early March. “With the bridge closure, this created a good […]
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Covington partnership aims to help with bridge closure impact
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has partnered with Covington-based tech company Proximity to upgrade downtown parking in a way that supports local businesses amid ongoing bridge construction. Proximity enables businesses to connect with customers instantly through location-driven promotions. The platform allows Covington-based businesses to reach potential customers the moment they park. When users pay […]
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Independence defers to police to address parking concerns
What you need to know Independence Police Chief Brian Ferayroni and his department will furnish initial recommendations on amending the city’s parking regulations, especially as it relates to consistency and definitions within the city’s laws. The move came as a response to a resident, Dan Burgey, bringing his concerns about enforcement to the city late […]
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Independence to consider enforcement methods for nuisance parking
What you need to know Following the testimony of an Independence resident Monday night, Independence City Council agreed to work with police to consider enforcement of parking issues throughout the city. The resident, Dan Burgey, is a volunteer with the Independence Citizens’ Police Academy alumni association and a member of the homeowners association maintenance committee […]
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Don’t park within two feet of someone’s driveway in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell City Council amended its code of ordinances to prohibit parking within two feet of a public or private driveway after police and city officials noticed an increasing problem with driveways being blocked. “We changed up the ordinance to allow the police to issue citations for this offense,” Mayor Jude Hehman said. “If someone […]
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Kenton County Schools stamp contract, financing for R.C. Hinsdale
The renovations of R.C. Hinsdale are all but complete after the Kenton County Board of Education made two major steps towards completing the project this week. Specifically, a construction bid and contract for the renovations’ second phase will be awarded to Monarch Construction (pending board attorney approval), and about $23 million in general obligation bonds […]
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NKY road closures, parking for the Flying Pig this weekend
The Flying Pig Marathon weekend starts on Friday. Races on Saturday and Sunday make their way into NKY, shutting down roads and bridges. Check out the file below for a complete list of road closures and times for the marathon weekend. Parking options for spectators will also differ from day to day. You can also […]
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Second phase of renovations approved for Edgewood’s R.C. Hinsdale school
The Kenton County Schools Board of Education has approved building plans for the second phase of renovations at R.C. Hinsdale Elementary in Edgewood. The designs, furnished by the district’s contracted architect, Newport-based Emboss Design, will serve as the primary plans for the renovations. Matt Rigg, the district’s chief operations officer, told the Board of Education […]