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Department of Highways, District 6
GOVERNOR FLETCHER & TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY
GOVERNOR FLETCHER & TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY
Statewide, $12 Million in TEA-21 Funds Approved for Various Projects
FRANKFORT, KY (June 30, 2006) - With an emphasis on healthy lifestyles and historic preservation, Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the approval today of more than $12 million for transportation-related projects in 46 communities. The Ft. Thomas Memorial Parkway Shared Use Path in Campbell County is among the projects to receive funding.
“I am committed to improving the quality of life for the residents of Campbell County and all Kentuckians,” stated Governor Ernie Fletcher. “These TEA-21 projects help to fulfill that commitment. By choosing quality projects that promote healthy living, with improvements for bike and pedestrian facilities, along with projects that enhance the Commonwealth’s scenic beauty, environment and rich history, we are moving Kentucky communities forward.”
The $200,000 project will address a shared use path that is located along the east side of Memorial Parkway from Clover Ridge Avenue north to the corporate city limits, along a scenic corridor.
Today’s announcements mark the awarding of projects chosen to be funded through the federal government’s Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, or TEA-21 program. Kentucky’s share of federal funds is administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
“The TEA-21 program provides us with the opportunity to undertake unique and creative transportation-related projects in several local communities,” said Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert.
Communities and organizations across the state submitted more than $100 million in requests for TEA-21 projects. Complete information on the program is available online at http://www.tea21.ky.gov
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