Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board President and Dearborn County Commissioner Kevin Lynch announced this week the awarding of more than $77 million to be distributed to 42 transportation projects in the region.
“Once again, through consensus, the board of OKI has delivered a $77 million infrastructure package that will enhance the region. Today’s awards will improve public, vehicular and pedestrian safety throughout the eight counties in our region,” said Lynch. “These projects bolster economic vitality, and they take us one step closer toward realizing our goal of creating an efficient, integrated and multimodal regional transportation system.”
Funds for Northern Kentucky were allocated through federal Surface Transportation Program for Northern Kentucky (SNK).
Fifteen projects were funded in Northern Kentucky, including TANK bus replacements and continued work on Riverfront Commons, for a total of over $27m.
“These projects form a comprehensive network that will improve the region’s economy and quality of life,” said OKI’s CEO Mark Policinski. “They solve important roadway problems while also funding transportation options like bike and pedestrian paths, which communities consider a must-have rather than a nice-to-have. The environment, economy and safety of our region will be advanced by these wise expenditures.”
OKI is a council of local governments, business organizations and community groups committed to developing collaborative strategies, plans and programs to improve the quality of life and the economic development potential of the Tri-State.
These are the awards made to Northern Kentucky projects:
