What you need to know When Brenden Pulte lived in Newport, he did not have a car. Getting to and from his restaurant job in Cincinnati’s Hyde Park neighborhood involved complex planning to ensure a connection to the right bus at the right time. To get to his job for the night shift, he would […]
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Start date for construction on Brent Spence Companion Bridge remains unknown
The design for the Brent Spence Companion Bridge is 60% done, Ohio Department of Transportation officials said at Tuesday’s Cincinnati City Council meeting. But the exact start date for the major construction project has not yet been announced. The project includes a new companion bridge to the west of the existing Brent Spence Bridge. Crews […]
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Boone County Planning Commission continues comprehensive plan process
In August and September, the Boone County Planning Commission conducted five meetings to gauge public thought regarding the comprehensive plan update. Now, the county is seeking input. A prime focus of the comprehensive plan is to flesh out goals and objectives that will be adopted by Boone County and the cities of Florence, Union and […]
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Southbank Shuttle begins winter service schedule
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky’s Southbank Shuttle is now operating at the winter service level. The shuttle’s winter hours, which span from November through March, are weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. During special events such as Cincinnati Bengals games, the agency will continue to […]
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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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TANK to celebrate World Car Free Day with free fare
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is offering free fare on Sept. 22 in celebration of World Car Free Day. The global initiative encourages motorists to take a break from driving while exploring other transportation alternatives such as public transit. Greater society benefits from a day with decreased traffic congestion; a greener environment; and reduced […]
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TANK recognized for longevity, resilience
The Kentucky Public Transit Association has recognized the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky for a half-century of community service and resilient efforts to regain ridership. TANK received the Outstanding Section 5307 Urbanized Public Transit System of 2023 award during the recent Kentucky Public Transit Association Conference in Lexington. The Federal Transit Administration’s 5307 program designates […]
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Boone County parents will have live view of buses with new app
Bus pickups and drop-offs have been unpredictable due to inclement weather, bus breakdowns and driver shortages, but Boone County Schools is hoping to fix that with a new service for parents. Boone County Schools announced an investment in MyView, an app GPS system that aims to resolve some of these problems by showing parents a […]
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Boone school district searching for bus drivers
Boone County Schools recently held an open house to fill vacancies in its transportation department. The school system is the third-largest district in the Commonwealth. Bob Barrix, director of transportation for Boone County Schools, said they take around 85% of the district’s 21,000 students to and from school daily, and he expects more parents will […]
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Bellevue approves use of golf carts on certain streets within city
The City of Bellevue is following other Northern Kentucky cities’ lead and allowing the use of golf carts on roadways. Golf carts aren’t just used on the golf course anymore; they allow for quick and easy transportation around cities like Fort Thomas and Ludlow. Bellevue City Administrator Frank Warnock called it a “somewhat aggressive move” […]