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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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 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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Fort Thomas Last Weekend in March News & Notes
A few items as we head into the final week of March. With opening day on Thursday and a spring themed poll on the right-hand side of the page I am ready for warm weather and nice spring. 1. The TANK bus service is changing routes 11 and 16 to go through the Newport Pavilion […]