The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) is set to receive a $3.1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase new low-emission buses powered by hybrid electricity. TANK is replacing aging transit buses through an ongoing fleet replacement program. The money is allotted from a $1.66 billion award courtesy of the federal […]
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Boone Fiscal Court considers ‘aggressive’ budget for next fiscal year
For the first time in two years, the Boone County government is “getting back to normal” and no longer budgeting with uncertainty due to the pandemic. On Thursday evening, Boone County Fiscal Court held a special meeting to hear the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 from Judge/Executive Gary Moore and county administrator Jeff Earlywine. […]
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Mask mandates lifted at CVG, TANK
Written by WCPO’s PJ O’Keefe TANK buses, as well as the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, will not enforce any kind of mask mandate after a federal judge in Florida voided the national mask mandate Monday. The change applies to both travelers and employees. The decision Monday by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa […]
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TANK Plan Eliminates Fort Thomas Local Route
In the new TANK plan, Fort Thomas local bus route 11 will be eliminated, leaving the city with no service except a stop at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Hospital. By Robin Gee Despite pleas from Fort Thomas city officials and residents, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or TANK, has announced it will eliminate local […]
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Alexandria City Officials Discuss Development Proposal, New Ordinances, TANK
Alexandria City Attorney Mike Duncan reads new municipal orders and ordinances at the February 6 meeting of council. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor The February 6 meeting of the Alexandria City Council was one of discussion and consideration. Council heard first readings of a series of municipal orders, ordinances and resolutions covering franchise […]
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Alexandria Officials Voice Strong Concern About Potential Loss of TANK Routes
TANK proposes changing two bus routes that serve Alexandria to stop short of the city. (photo: cosmo2012, CC license) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor As part of the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) 2020 redesign proposal, the two bus routes serving the city of Alexandria could be shortened to end before reaching […]
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City Council Discusses TANK Redesign Study, Changes in Sunday Alcohol Sales
Proposed changes to TANK service would eliminate Bus 11 in Fort Thomas. FTM file by Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) Redesign Project was a focus of discussion at the January Fort Thomas City Council meeting. The company is proposing cutting route 11 entirely and combining it with […]
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TANK schedules public meeting to present draft recommendations for redesigned bus system
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) re-evaluates its ridership and routes about every five years. The company has invited residents to provide feedback about the bus service through the 2020 System Redesign Survey posted on the its website. There will be a public meeting to take public feedback on January 7 from 4-7 p.m. […]
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City Council Roundup: Tax Rate, Bond Issuance, Golf Carts, Grow Grant
The Fort Thomas city council will meet twice in September. The next meeting will be September 16. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The September 3 meeting of Fort Thomas City Council opened with a moment of silence to honor city staff member Harry Holtkamp, who served as the city mechanic for 11 years. […]
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TANK Conducting 2020 System Redesign Survey
TANK is taking a serious look at revamping its system for 2020. A survey offers residents one way to make their voices heard. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) re-evaluates its ridership and routes about every five years. The company is inviting residents to provide feedback about […]