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” […]
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Funding for Brent Spence Companion Bridge clears hurdles in Kentucky Legislature
Funding for the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project took two crucial steps Tuesday. House Bill 242, which is the House Biennial Highway Construction plan, passed the Senate Transportation Committee. The Budget Conference Committee also moved forward its budget, including $250 million in matching funds from the General Fund for the project. House Bill 242 now […]
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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 […]
