A mother whose toddler died in a rear-end collision applauded a bill that cleared the Kentucky Senate Tuesday for “planting a seed” for “better behavior on our roads.” The measure would expand the state’s no texting while driving laws as a means to reduce distracted driving. Alyssa Burns, whose daughter Camberleigh died days before her […]
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Fort Mitchell considers speed hump ordinance changes
The Fort Mitchell Safety Committee met on July 22 before the regular city council meeting to discuss potential changes to the city’s speed hump ordinance, which they showed support for and was approved later that night. The current speed hump ordinance and its lack of efficiency have been on the minds of the council for […]
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Panel denies Boone County apartment complex developer zoning request
A developer’s zoning request that would result in a 312-unit apartment complex in Boone County has been denied by the Boone County Planning Commission. The panel’s decision regarding the zone change request from commercial to residential use was issued during Wednesday’s planning commission business meeting and will now be forwarded to the Boone County Fiscal […]
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Here’s how to stay safe on the road this holiday road trip season
Whether you’re heading over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house or you’re taking a trip, you’ll be one of millions on the road this holiday season. In anticipation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is offering a series of tips to help motorists arrive at their respective holiday landing spots safely. “Please give yourself […]
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Boone County extends traffic signal maintenance, inspection contract
A Burlington-based firm will handle Boone County’s traffic signal maintenance and inspection responsibilities for another year. County-owned traffic signals, school zone flashers and traffic light poles will serviced by Bluegrass Electrical Consultants in the wake of the Boone County Fiscal Court approving an extension of the present contractual agreement. “In 2019, the fiscal court approved […]
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Project targets Hebron intersection traffic congestion
Boone County is receiving funds to help reduce traffic congestion at a busy intersection. The county received a $660,000 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant award from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to add turn lanes and improve movement at the intersection, Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer Rob Franxman said. The funds will be focused on the […]
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Newport to Begin Work on $8 Million Road Diet Project Along US 27 Corridor
A rendering of the early plan for the US 27 Corridor in Newport shows the one lane going each way with a turn lane down the middle. by Robin Gee After an extensive design phase and with a $6.3 million grant in hand from the OKI Council of Regional Governments, the city of Newport officials […]
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Heads Up: New Stop Signs at Tower Park Entrance
Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! New stop signs at the entrance to Tower Park were a surprise for some drivers but […]
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Fort Thomas Plans No Tax Increase This Year, Begins Traffic Safety Project at August Council Meeting
As Fort Thomas council looks at traffic and parking across the city, input from businesses in the Midway District could lead to parking improvements. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on city residents, the Fort Thomas City Council Finance Committee recommended freezing the tax […]
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Council Considers Vision Zero and Other Traffic Safety Efforts
Matt Butler of the Vision Zero Northern Kentucky Taskforce,shared sobering traffic statistics with Fort Thomas City Council. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Matt Butler of Vision Zero Northern Kentucky shared some sobering information at this month’s city council meeting. He stated that research shows that car accidents are the leading cause of death […]