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• Transportation Cabinet formally selects Walsh Construction Co. to build Downtown Crossing portion of Ohio River Bridges Project
  Friday, December 07, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2012) – A design-build team headed by Walsh Construction Co., of Chicago, has been awarded the job of building the Downtown Crossing portion of the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project.
• Law enforcement officers, agencies honored for impaired driving enforcement
  Wednesday, December 05, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2012) – The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) today honored 197 law enforcement officers from 164 agencies across the Commonwealth for their efforts to target impaired drivers.
• KYTC awards contracts for rehabilitation of intersections in six counties
  Wednesday, December 05, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2012) – Five projects to repave and rehabilitate several intersections throughout the Commonwealth have been awarded to contract by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
• KYTC awards contracts to rehabilitate pavement on three interstate routes
  Tuesday, December 04, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 3, 2012) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has awarded contracts for projects to provide much-needed repair of asphalt pavement on interstate routes in three Kentucky counties.
• Construction projects suspended to ease holiday weekend travel
  Wednesday, November 21, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2012) – To help Thanksgiving travelers, construction on most major roadways in Kentucky is being suspended through the holiday. Nonetheless, motorists are cautioned to be alert for lane closures in many locations.
• KYTC Secretary Mike Hancock elected vice president of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
  Wednesday, November 21, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2012) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Mike Hancock has been elected vice president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
• ‘Over the river and through the woods’ safely
  Monday, November 19, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2012) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) encourages motorists across the state to prepare their vehicles for holiday travel and winter weather.
• Walsh Construction is apparent winning team
  Thursday, November 15, 2012
  FRANKFORT (Nov. 15, 2012) – Walsh Construction Co. is the apparent winning team that will build the Downtown Crossing of the Ohio River Bridges Project, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today.
• KYTC crews plowing, treating roads in Eastern Kentucky
  Tuesday, October 30, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2012) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway crews are plowing and treating roadways in a number of eastern counties, especially at higher elevations.
• KYTC crews plowing, treating roads in high elevations
  Tuesday, October 30, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2012) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway crews have been plowing and treating roadways in a handful of eastern counties, especially at higher elevations.
• Ohio River Bridges Project moves forward
  Tuesday, October 16, 2012
  LOUISVILLE (Oct. 15, 2012) – Kentucky and Indiana officials have finalized agreements that will govern the construction, financing and long-term management of the Ohio River Bridges Project, which will add two new river crossings in Louisville and rebuild downtown interchanges on both sides.
• Nearly $41 million awarded for paving projects across Kentucky
  Friday, September 28, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2012) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded nearly $41 million in contracts for projects to repave, rehabilitate and repair roads across the Commonwealth. Most are for state routes, but they include repairs for interstate highways in Jefferson, Carroll, Gallatin and Livingston counties.
• KYTC describes steps taken to ensure proper maintenance, operation of navigation lights on bridges
  Friday, September 21, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2012) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of steps taken in 2012 to ensure that navigation lights on bridges of the Commonwealth are working properly and that KYTC personnel who inspect and maintain the lights are properly trained.
• Project to improve Capital City Airport to begin soon
  Wednesday, September 19, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2012) – A project to expand and improve the runway safety area at Capital City Airport in Frankfort will begin soon.
• Aviation Day ready for takeoff in Frankfort
  Tuesday, September 18, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2012) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in conjunction with the Kentucky National Guard, will host Aviation Day at Capital City Airport in Frankfort, Saturday, Sept. 22.
• Governor Beshear announces more than $3 million in FAA grants for needed improvements at two Kentucky airports
  Thursday, September 13, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 12, 2012) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced more than $3 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund necessary projects for two Kentucky airports. The grants will fund various projects including a runway obstruction study, project reimbursement costs and fuel tank replacement and relocation.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups ready to ‘fall sweep’ roadsides
  Tuesday, September 11, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2012) – Volunteers will be out in force next week to “fall sweep” Kentucky highways. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced today that Sept. 16-22 is Adopt-a-Highway Fall Sweep Week.
• Innovative U.S. 68 Double Crossover Diamond interchange in Fayette County ranked one of nation’s top 10 transportation projects
  Thursday, September 06, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2012) –The innovative and cost-saving U.S. 68 Double Crossover Diamond Interchange in Lexington has been recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as one of the 10 best transportation projects in the United States.
• Governor Beshear announces more than $10 million in FAA grants for needed improvements at two Kentucky airports
  Thursday, September 06, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2012) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced more than $10 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for two Kentucky airports for needed improvements that include the purchasing of snow equipment and firefighting suits plus the reconstruction of taxiways and runway pavement.
• 36th Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference to begin Wednesday
  Friday, August 31, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 31, 2012) – The 36th Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference, which brings together a range of aviation professionals and government leaders, begins Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.
• Governor Beshear announces plan to accelerate completion of new U.S. 60 Tennessee River Bridge at Ledbetter
  Thursday, August 23, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced a plan to accelerate construction of the new U.S. 60 Tennessee River Bridge between Paducah and Ledbetter, enabling motorists to begin using it more than a year ahead of schedule.
• Governor Beshear announces federal grants for ‘Kentucky Great River Road’ and Lincoln Heritage National Scenic Byways
  Tuesday, August 07, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2012) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the awarding of federal grants for enhancement of two of Kentucky’s National Scenic Byways – the Kentucky Great River Road, in the Jackson Purchase, and a portion of the Lincoln Heritage corridor in central Kentucky.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet eager to ‘Adopt’ your student’s ideas
  Monday, August 06, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 6, 2012) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced the beginning of the 2012 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest. Students from across the Commonwealth are invited to submit creative works for use in the Adopt-a-Highway calendar for 2013. The contest is open to all Kentucky students of elementary, middle and high school age.
• Kentucky introducing new, tamper-resistant driver’s license
  Wednesday, August 01, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 1, 2012) – Kentucky in August begins a transition to a new driver’s license that, while similar in appearance to current licenses, contains security features for greater protection of privacy and resistance to tampering.
• Two Kentucky highway projects singled out with transportation awards
  Wednesday, July 18, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 18, 2012) – Highway projects that eased chronic traffic congestion and increased safety for motorists in Lexington and Bowling Green have been recognized for excellence in the 2012 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
• ‘Super load’ move to require temporary route closures
  Tuesday, June 19, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 18, 2012) – Movement of an overweight/overdimensional “super load” of equipment from a dock in Louisville to a plant outside Harrodsburg will require temporary closure of some traffic routes, beginning Tuesday night, June 19.
• Mandatory motor vehicle insurance notices to begin statewide in June
  Thursday, May 17, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 17, 2012) – As mandated by the Kentucky Legislature, uninsured motorists across the Commonwealth will begin receiving notices in June that registrations for their personal vehicles will be canceled if they do not obtain required insurance or show proof of existing insurance.
• Replacement span set in place on Eggners Ferry Bridge on Kentucky Lake
  Wednesday, May 16, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 16, 2012) – A contractor crew has put in place a 322-foot-long replacement span on the Eggners Ferry Bridge on Kentucky Lake, closing the gaping hole created when a cargo vessel struck the bridge on the night of Jan. 26.
• Tennessee closes I-75 southbound, south of Kentucky border, due to slide
  Tuesday, May 08, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 8, 2012) – Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 south of the Kentucky border as crews work to stabilize a rock slope near a section of embankment that collapsed on March 8.
• Three Design-Build Team finalists selected for project to construct I-65 bridges, interchanges in downtown Louisville
  Monday, April 23, 2012
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 23, 2012) – Three teams of bridge- and road-building professionals have been selected by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) as finalists for a contract to build a new Interstate 65 bridge over the Ohio River in downtown Louisville and rebuild the interstate connections in both Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
• Kentucky, Indiana announce federal approval of Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement for Ohio River Bridges Project
  Friday, April 20, 2012
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 20, 2012) – The Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges project, designed to bring unprecedented improvements in cross-river mobility for the entire region, took a giant step forward today with federal approval of a new environmental impact statement.
• Highway crews continue to clear snow and ice following winter storm
  Monday, March 05, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 5, 2012) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway crews continue efforts today to clear roadways of snow and ice brought by a winter storm affecting the eastern half of the state.
• Former Assistant State Auditor joins KYTC leadership staff
  Tuesday, February 28, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2012) – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock today announced that Cindy James, who has had a distinguished career in the offices of the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Kentucky Attorney General, is joining the Transportation Cabinet as a special assistant to the Secretary.
• Three Professional Teams Will Compete To Build I-65 Bridges, Interchanges in Downtown Louisville
  Thursday, February 23, 2012
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 23, 2012) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today issued guidelines for selecting three teams that will compete to build a new I-65 bridge in downtown Louisville and rebuild interstate connections on both sides of the Ohio River.
• Kentucky highway fatalities increasing in 2012
  Thursday, February 09, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2012) – The rate of fatalities on Kentucky’s roadways has increased in 2012, according to preliminary numbers from the Kentucky State Police. There were 64 fatalities as of Feb. 9, five more than at the same time last year.
• Dive team to place sensors on pier of damaged Kentucky Lake bridge
  Monday, January 30, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2012) – A dive team from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to place sensors on a pier of the U.S. 68/KY 80 bridge over Kentucky Lake to help determine how badly it was damaged when a cargo vessel rammed the bridge Thursday night.
• Kentucky on verge of implementing data project to increase safety among commercial driver license holders
  Thursday, January 26, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2012) – Important changes are ahead for holders of a Kentucky Commercial Driver License (CDL) as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet implements a federally mandated database project aimed at improving highway safety.
• Highway crews mopping up from snow storm
  Friday, January 13, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2012) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway crews are winding up the plowing and treating of roads and bridges after the first significant snow storm of the winter moved across the Commonwealth.
• Highway crews plowing, treating roads
  Friday, January 13, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2012) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway crews worked through the night to keep roads and bridges passable as the first significant snow storm of the winter moved across the Commonwealth.
• This is the ‘season of (head)lights’
  Wednesday, December 21, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 21, 2011) – The first day of winter is the “shortest” day of the year, meaning daylight is at its minimum. It’s also the season in which motorists find themselves driving more in the dark – and encountering others who are driving without headlights.
• State snow and ice crews ‘ready to go’
  Monday, December 19, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2011) –Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) maintenance crews are prepared to combat snow-covered and icy roads whenever they occur.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces winners of 2011 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest
  Thursday, December 08, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 8, 2011) – Students from Randall K. Cooper High School in Boone County, Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Whitney Young Elementary in Louisville and Strode Station Elementary in Clark County took first place in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2011 Adopt-a-Highway poster contest.
• KYTC awards contract for project to increase public safety, mobility on roadways in vicinity of Kentucky Speedway
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2011) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has awarded a contract for a project to increase public safety and mobility on Interstate 71 and other roadways in the vicinity of Kentucky Speedway, in Gallatin County.
• Over the river – not out of the woods – for some holiday travelers
  Tuesday, November 22, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2011) – Transportation construction and maintenance projects will affect some travelers in Kentucky over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
• Teen drivers encouraged to pay attention behind the wheel
  Friday, October 14, 2011
  The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is helping raise awareness of distracted driving in teenagers during the National Teen Driver Safety Week, which occurs from Oct. 16-22.
• ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ cites over 1,400 drunken drivers
  Wednesday, October 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 11, 2011) – This year’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement effort, coordinated by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), resulted in 1,480 citations for drunken driving.
• Newtown Pike Extension project competes for national ‘People’s Choice Award’
  Monday, October 03, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2011) – The first completed phase of the Newtown Pike Extension project in Lexington is a finalist in the People’s Choice Award category of the America’s Transportation Awards competition.
• Kentucky reviewing bridge plans, carrying out extra inspections
  Friday, September 30, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2011) – In accordance with a federal recommendation, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet bridge inspectors are double-checking bridges with high-strength steel components to ensure that any critical findings have been appropriately identified and addressed.
• Sales of ‘In God We Trust’ license plate top 100,000
  Wednesday, September 28, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2011) – Kentuckians have purchased more than 100,000 standard license plates bearing the national motto, “In God We Trust,” since the plate was introduced in January as a no-added-cost option for passenger vehicles.
• Transportation Cabinet creates Web page for Sherman Minton detours
  Friday, September 16, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2011) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has created a Web page with interactive maps to help travelers navigate Interstate-64 during the closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge between Louisville and New Albany, Ind.
• Inspectors find no problems with Kennedy, Clark Memorial bridges
  Friday, September 16, 2011
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2011) – The two bridges that remain open between Louisville and Southern Indiana show no structural problems from the extra traffic they are carrying since the forced closure of the Interstate-64 Sherman Minton Bridge last weekend, Kentucky bridge inspectors have found.
• Kentucky, Indiana managing extraordinary traffic following closure of Sherman Minton Bridge on I-64
  Tuesday, September 13, 2011
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 12, 2011) – Transportation and law enforcement officials from Kentucky, Indiana and local governments today worked to shepherd an extraordinary volume of detoured traffic on the first work day following closure of the Interstate 64 Sherman Minton Bridge between Louisville and New Albany, Ind.
• Newtown Pike Extension project ranked one of nation’s best
  Friday, September 02, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 1, 2011) –The first completed phase of the Newtown Pike Extension project in Lexington has been recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as one of the best transportation projects in the United States.
• Absence of federal transportation bill jeopardizes necessary road and bridge projects throughout Southeast
  Tuesday, August 23, 2011
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2011) – Highway construction and repairs across the Southeast would have to be canceled or delayed if Congress allows the nation’s federal surface transportation funding program to expire, Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said today.
• KOHS, law enforcement warn motorists: Drive sober or get pulled over
  Thursday, August 18, 2011
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2011) — The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and Louisville Metro Police Department will join nearly 10,000 law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation, Aug. 19 through Labor Day, to take part in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on impaired driving. The campaign was announced today during a news conference at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville.
• Chief transportation officers from 12 Southeastern states, Puerto Rico to convene in Louisville for SASHTO 2011 Conference
  Thursday, August 18, 2011
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2011) – The chief transportation officers of 12 Southeastern states and Puerto Rico will lead delegations to Louisville next week for the 70th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO).
• Transportation Cabinet brings ‘information highway’ to Kentucky State Fair
  Wednesday, August 17, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2011) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is providing an “information highway” at the 2011 Kentucky State Fair.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet eager to ‘Adopt’ your student’s ideas
  Friday, August 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2011) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced the beginning of the 2011 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest. Students from across the Commonwealth are invited to submit creative works for use in the Adopt-a-Highway calendar for 2012. The contest is open to all Kentucky students of elementary, middle and high school age.
• Bridges Project Advisory Group to meet Aug. 25
  Friday, August 12, 2011
  Meeting Notice: Bridges Project Advisory Group to meet Aug. 25
• Law enforcement officers, agencies honored for seat belt and child restraint enforcement
  Tuesday, August 09, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety today honored 141 law enforcement officers from 122 agencies across the Commonwealth for their efforts to increase the use of seat belts and child restraints.
• ‘Safe Routes to School’ application deadline extended
  Monday, August 01, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug 1, 2011) – Local governments and school districts have received additional time to apply for a new round of funding for projects and activities that encourage and enable children to safely walk and ride bicycles to school.
• Water Transportation Advisory Board to meet Friday, July 29
  Wednesday, July 27, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 27, 2011) – The Kentucky Water Transportation Advisory Board will meet Friday, July 29, 2011, at 2 p.m. EDT. Meeting location is the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Conference Center, 200 Mero Street, in Frankfort, KY.
• Meeting Notice: Bridges Project Advisory Group on Women, Minority and Small Business Enterprises
  Wednesday, July 27, 2011
  Meeting Notice: Bridges Project Advisory Group on Women, Minority and Small Business Enterprises
• New law creates third weight class for farm vehicles
  Monday, July 25, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 25, 2011) – A new state law creates a third weight class for registered farm vehicles to ensure that Kentucky farmers are not improperly ticketed and taxed when operating their farm vehicles in other states.
• State acts to assist in recovery from Midwest power emergency
  Thursday, July 14, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 14, 2011) – At Gov. Steve Beshear’s direction, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has taken action to speed the emergency response to neighboring states hit with widespread electrical outages earlier this week.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet seeks to intervene
  Monday, July 11, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 11, 2011) – To help ensure the Ohio River Bridges Project moves forward, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit by River Fields and the National Trust for Historic Preservation against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Traffic plans set for Kentucky Speedway’s ‘Quaker State 400’ weekend
  Friday, July 01, 2011
  SPARTA, Ky. (July 1, 2011) – Kentucky Speedway, Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet have collaborated on a comprehensive traffic and parking plan to accommodate more than 100,000 race fans who will converge at the Speedway July 7-9 for a NASCAR tripleheader weekend that will feature the inaugural “Quaker State 400.”
• Booms in the sky, not crashes on the roads
  Thursday, June 30, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2011) – As Kentuckians take to the roads to celebrate the nation’s independence, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) encourages motorists to do so safely.
• KYTC crews contending with flood aftermath
  Tuesday, June 21, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 21, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews continue work to clear and repair roads damaged by heavy rains Monday.
• KYTC crews responding to flooding
  Monday, June 20, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 20, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews have responded to a number of mudslides and flooded roads caused by heavy rains today, primarily in southeastern Kentucky.
• Bridge maintenance on I-64 in Shelby Co. occurring Tuesday night
  Tuesday, June 14, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2011) — Traffic on I-64 west at mile marker 29 will be reduced to one lane June 14 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight due to bridge maintenance.
• Road Maintenance on I-64 in Franklin Co. occurring Monday night
  Monday, June 13, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2011) — The left lane of I-64 east between mile markers 55 and 56 will be closed June 13 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight for maintenance on rock cuts.
• Governor Beshear orders emergency pavement repairs
  Friday, June 10, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 10, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear has directed the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to undertake 19 emergency maintenance projects to repair sections of highway pavement damaged by severe weather last winter.
• I-64 rest area in Clark County closed for water, sewer line relocation
  Friday, June 10, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 10, 2011) – The rest area for eastbound travelers on Interstate 64 in Clark County will be closed at noon EDT today – June 10 – to allow for relocation of water and sewer lines.
• Governor Beshear announces award of nearly $75 million in contracts for highway, bridge improvements
  Friday, June 03, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the awarding of nearly $75 million in contracts by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for projects to improve highway safety and mobility across the Commonwealth.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups ready to ‘summer scrub’ roadsides
  Tuesday, May 31, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Volunteers will be out in force next week to summer scrub Kentucky highways. The Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced today that Adopt-a-Highway Summer Scrub Week will be June 5-11.
• Sales of ‘In God We Trust’ license plate top 50,000
  Tuesday, May 17, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 17, 2011) – Over 50,000 standard-issue license plates with the national motto “In God We Trust” have been sold since the plate was introduced in January.
• Governor Beshear announces assistance grants to short line railroads
  Thursday, May 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 12, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the state will invest more than $3.1 million in 2011 for needed improvements to short line railroads in a dozen Kentucky counties.
• Governor Beshear proclaims May ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month’
  Tuesday, May 10, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 10, 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Kentucky.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet campaign aims for safer driving, safer work zones
  Tuesday, April 05, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 1, 2011) — A split second of driver distraction can turn a highway work zone into a death zone.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the Commonwealth
  Monday, March 14, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 14, 2011) – Volunteers will be out in force next week to spring clean Kentucky highways. The Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced today that Adopt-a-Highway Spring Clean Week will be March 20-26.
• Transportation crews to begin treating for noxious weeds
  Wednesday, March 02, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2011) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state this month. The treatments aid in controlling the spread of undesirable plants along state highway rights of way.
• Historic Rosewell estate damaged by storms
  Monday, February 28, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2011) – High winds from early morning storms in eastern Jefferson County significantly damaged a historic house being preserved as part of the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project.
• Indiana, Kentucky Will Seek Federal Approval To Begin Building Bridges Project Next Year
  Monday, February 14, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock and Indiana Commissioner of Transportation Mike Cline today announced they will update the construction proposal for the Ohio River Bridges Project and seek federal approval to begin construction in 2012.
• Graduated driver license program classes cancelled
  Thursday, February 10, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2011) – Graduated driver license program classes have been cancelled in numerous areas of Kentucky due to the latest winter storm.
• Highway crews work to clear snow and ice following winter storm
  Thursday, February 10, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway crews have been out overnight and continue efforts today to clear roadways of snow and ice brought by a winter storm affecting all but a northern portion of the state.
• Highway crews battle new winter storm in western Kentucky
  Wednesday, February 09, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway crews today plowed and treated roadways throughout the Jackson Purchase and much of the Pennyrile region of western Kentucky as a new winter storm moved eastward.
• Special License Plate Committee Meeting Notice
  Wednesday, February 09, 2011
  Special License Plate Committee Meeting, Feb. 10, 2011. 9 A.M. EST
• Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport receives prestigious federal award
  Wednesday, February 09, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2011) – The Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport has received the first Southern Region Administrator’s Outstanding Airport Award for 2010 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The award was presented on Jan. 27, during the FAA Southern Region Conference in Atlanta.
• Interstate 75 to undergo pothole repair Friday
  Thursday, February 03, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb 3, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) maintenance crews will close two lanes Friday along a portion of Interstate 75 in southern Fayette County for pothole repair.
• High winds create hazardous driving conditions
  Wednesday, February 02, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2011) – While a major winter storm has missed much of Kentucky, high winds blowing through the state today have created hazardous driving conditions.
• Kentucky highway crews clear roadways
  Wednesday, January 26, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway crews have been clearing roadways across much of the Commonwealth today.
• Kentucky highway crews clearing roadways in midst of new storm
  Wednesday, January 26, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway crews are clearing roadways across the Commonwealth today.
• Kentucky highway crews clearing roadways in midst of new storm
  Wednesday, January 26, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway crews are clearing roadways in nearly every county west of Interstate 75 this morning.
• Kentucky highway crews wrap up snow clearing
  Tuesday, January 25, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 24, 2011) – After five days of battling the latest winter storm, highway crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today completed the job of clearing roadways of snow and ice.
• Kentucky highway crews plowing, treating snowy roads
  Monday, January 24, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 24, 2011) – Highway crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) are plowing roadways today in a number of counties, mainly in the east. Crews mostly are treating trouble spots.
• Highway crews plowing, treating roads, battling ice
  Friday, January 21, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2011) – Highway crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today are plowing or treating roadways over the entire Commonwealth.
• KYTC crews plowing roads, battling ice in most of the Commonwealth
  Friday, January 21, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2011) – Highway crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) are plowing and treating roadways over most of the Commonwealth today.
• Kentucky highway crews working in most areas of the Commonwealth
  Thursday, January 20, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2011) – Highway crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) this afternoon are working on roadways in most areas of the Commonwealth.
• Kentucky highway crews working in northern quarter of the Commonwealth
  Thursday, January 20, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2011) – Highway crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) are working mainly in the northern quarter of the Commonwealth to clear roadways this morning.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews clearing snow
  Wednesday, January 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2011) – New snow and wind-driven drifts meant ongoing efforts Wednesday by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews to clear roadways across most of the Commonwealth.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews battle new snow, drifts
  Wednesday, January 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews continue efforts to clear roadways of snow from a storm that affected the Commonwealth for a second day Wednesday.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews clearing snow from Tuesday storm
  Tuesday, January 11, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2011) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews using salt trucks and snow plows have been out in force throughout Tuesday clearing snow from roadways in the Commonwealth.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews clearing snow from Tuesday storm
  Tuesday, January 11, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2011) – Salt trucks equipped with snow plows are out in force across the Commonwealth to clear roadways of snow that is widespread across Kentucky.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews clearing snow and ice
  Tuesday, January 11, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2011) – Salt trucks are out in force across the Commonwealth, with crews in most counties treating or spot treating to clear roadways of snow.
• New license plate offered for 2011
  Tuesday, December 21, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2010) – For the first time, Kentucky motorists registering passenger vehicles will be able to choose between two standard-issue license plates in 2011, Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock announced today.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces winners of 2010 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest
  Friday, December 17, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2010) – Students from Randall K. Cooper High School in Boone County, Williamstown Independent Schools in Grant County, Whitney Young Elementary in Louisville and Gamaliel Elementary in Monroe County have taken first place in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2010 Adopt-a-Highway poster contest.
• KYTC Special License Plate Committee to meet Dec. 21
  Friday, December 17, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2010) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Special License Plate Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at 9 a.m. EST. Meeting location is C-109 of the KYTC Building, 200 Mero Street, in Frankfort.
• Updated financial plan for Louisville-Southern Indiana Bridges Project approved by two oversight authorities
  Friday, December 17, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2010) – An updated financial plan for the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project was approved today by two oversight authorities, clearing the way for submission of the plan to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Highway snow and ice activity winding down, west to east
  Friday, December 17, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2010) – Highway crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) continue to work to clear roadways of snow and ice over roughly an eastern third of the Commonwealth this morning.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews prepare for winter storm
  Wednesday, December 15, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2010) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) road crews are preparing for the next round of winter weather expected late Wednesday into Thursday.
• Governor Beshear announces new runway lighting, navigational aids for airports at Lake Barkley, Kentucky Dam Village state resort parks
  Wednesday, November 10, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2010) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a project to install new runway lighting systems and make other safety and navigational improvements at the airports serving Lake Barkley and Kentucky Dam Village state resort parks.
• KOHS and State Farm partner to promote teen safe driving habits
  Tuesday, October 19, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 17-24, representatives from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and State Farm Insurance today visited students at Western Hills High School in Frankfort to raise awareness of safe driving practices to Kentucky’s teenagers.
• October proclaimed ‘Walk to School Month’
  Wednesday, October 06, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2010) — Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed October “Walk to School Month” in Kentucky, part of his initiative to support healthy lifestyles and provide opportunities for children to safely walk and bike to school.
• Kentucky Office of Highway Safety hosting statewide public service announcement contest for high school students
  Friday, October 01, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2010) – Distracted driving is threatening the lives – and taking lives – of young drivers. To raise awareness of the danger, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is sponsoring a video Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest for public and private high schools throughout the state.
• Kentucky Office of Highway Safety to answer questions regarding car seats and boosters during ‘Facebook Friday’
  Friday, September 17, 2010
  Three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed in vehicles according to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That’s why the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is hosting a Facebook Friday in honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 19-25.
• Gov. Steve Beshear appoints State Highway Engineer
  Wednesday, September 15, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2010) – Steve Waddle, a civil engineer who has spent a 22-year career with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, has been appointed State Highway Engineer by Gov. Steve Beshear.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘fall sweep’ Kentucky roadsides
  Tuesday, September 14, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2010) – Volunteers will be out in force next week to “fall sweep” along Kentucky highways. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced today that the Adopt-a-Highway Fall Sweep Week will be held Sept. 19-25.
• Hancock named president of regional transportation organization
  Thursday, September 02, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2010) – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock was elected President of the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) at the organization’s annual conference this week in Little Rock, Ark. Hancock will serve a one-year term.
• Highway construction suspended through Labor Day
  Thursday, September 02, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2010) – Highway construction will be suspended through the long Labor Day holiday period to minimize delays for travelers, though lane restrictions will remain in place at multiple sites.
• Motorists warned: If you’re over the limit, you’ll be under arrest
  Friday, August 27, 2010
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2010) — The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation to take part in the “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest” crackdown on impaired driving.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet eager to ‘Adopt’ your student’s ideas
  Monday, August 23, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 20, 2010) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced the beginning of the 2010 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest. Students from across the Commonwealth are invited to submit creative works for use in the Adopt-a-Highway calendar for 2011.
• Rash of crashes in highway work zones shows need for caution
  Friday, July 02, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 2, 2010) – Recent crashes that injured or endangered Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) workers and contractors – and killed one motorist – point to the need for extreme caution when approaching highway work zones.
• Widening under way on I-64 in Clark County
  Wednesday, June 16, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 16, 2010) – Work is under way in Clark County to widen another section of Interstate 64, creating a modernized, six-lane roadway from Lexington to the Mountain Parkway interchange, east of Winchester.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘summer scrub’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the Commonwealth
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  Volunteers will be out in force next week to “summer scrub” Kentucky highways. The Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced today that the Adopt-a-Highway Summer Scrub Week will be held June 6-12.
• 2010 Kentucky Official Highway Map now available
  Friday, May 28, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 28, 2010) – The 2010 Kentucky Official Highway Map is now available across the Commonwealth at rest areas, welcome centers, local convention and tourism offices and all Kentucky State Parks.
• Transportation Cabinet launches enhanced traffic information site
  Thursday, May 27, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 27, 2010) — Just in time for the vacation travel season the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has launched an enhanced traffic information website with a number of new features.
• ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforcement campaign begins
  Tuesday, May 18, 2010
  Motorists reminded to buckle up, enforcement heightened
• Traffic restored on most roadways in storm area
  Tuesday, December 22, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 22, 2009) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews in eastern Kentucky have restored traffic on nearly all routes that were blocked by downed trees and power lines as a result of heavy snow.
• Kentucky Office of Highway Safety launches Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest crackdown
  Monday, December 14, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. - Drunken driving is one of America's deadliest crimes. Last year, 11,773 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.
• Former auto industry executive appointed commissioner of Department of Vehicle Regulation
  Friday, October 23, 2009
  Thomas O. Zawacki, who compiled a record of managerial accomplishment during a lengthy career in the automotive industry, has been appointed commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation by Gov. Steve Beshear.
• Transportation Cabinet undergoing structural changes to ensure maximum efficiency of work force
  Thursday, July 03, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), challenged to meet increasing responsibilities with fewer personnel and limited budgets, is being retooled to ensure its long-term viability and effectiveness.
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ADD MEDIAN CABLE BARRIERS IN FIVE COUNTIES
  Wednesday, July 02, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear, taking action to save lives on Kentucky roads, today announced plans to add 44.2 miles of median cable barriers on sections of two heavily traveled divided highways.
• Transportation Cabinet to host Kentucky’s first oversize/overweight hauling forum
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced plans for an educational forum on oversize/overweight hauling – the first of its kind in Kentucky.
• Kentucky gets a boost for its effort to save lives on the highways
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials have notified Gov. Steve Beshear and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that the commonwealth will receive a $481,124 federal grant to encourage seat belt usage.
• Gov. Steve Beshear signs booster seat legislation
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has signed legislation aimed at improving safety for child passengers in Kentucky. Senate Bill 120 requires that children younger than 7 and between 40 and 50 inches tall be secured in a booster seat.
• Transportation Cabinet works to improve environmental awareness, preserve water quality
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is partnering with more than 60 communities across the commonwealth to raise awareness of the importance of preserving water quality by controlling pollution from storm water runoff.
• Transportation Cabinet prepares for mowing season
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is gearing up for roadside mowing season, which stretches from May to October. Crews have already begun mowing in the Louisville area in preparation for Kentucky Derby festivities.
• Please slow down! My daddy works here!
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  A reminder for those driving through highway work zones this year: Be careful! That’s someone’s mom or dad working out there! National Work Zone Safety Week is being recognized throughout Kentucky, with a salute to those who keep our highways in good order and risk their lives doing it.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth
  Monday, March 17, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Kentucky’s roadsides. The Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced that the Adopt-a-Highway Spring Clean Week will be March 23-29.
• Biodiesel tank available for government vehicles, equipment
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
  A cleaner form of fuel is now more readily available for state operated equipment. A new 10,000-gallon biodiesel tank has been installed at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Equipment on Wilkinson Street in Frankfort.
• SAFER ROADS FOR FAYETTE COUNTY New Projects Announced for Spurr and Greendale Roads
  Tuesday, October 31, 2006
  LEXINGTON, KY - (October 30, 2006) – Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced $810,000 in funding for important safety-related road projects in Fayette County. Transportation Cabinet officials visited Linlee Elementary School this morning for a ceremonial check presentation.
• “OH, DEER! IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!”
  Tuesday, October 31, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (October 30, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth urging motorists to focus on defensive driving skills during the forthcoming deer mating season. Collisions with deer can result in very serious consequences.
• Cartoon Heros, Winsome Witches and Precious Princesses all need BOOOOOster Seats too!
  Monday, October 23, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 23, 2006) – Trick or treating time is just around the corner, and the Department of Transportation Safety reminds parents to make sure all little ghosts and goblins are riding in a properly installed car seat or booster seat to make this a safe and happy Halloween.
• DRIVE “TIRE SMART” KENTUCKY Are your tires ready for Autumn?
  Friday, October 20, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (October 20, 2006) The gray, rainy days that are typical of autumn weather in Kentucky create a particular driving risk that many motorists may not know about. Tire problems can send you sliding out of control. Stopping on wet roads can take up to four times the normal distance. If your tire tread is worn, tires will tend to hydroplane.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Appoints New Chief District Engineer for Louisville
  Thursday, October 19, 2006
  LOUISVILLE, KY (October 19, 2006)- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighbert has named Matt Bullock as the new Chief District Engineer in Highway District 5. The district includes Jefferson, Bullitt, Franklin, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble Counties. Bullock’s appointment is effective November 1, 2006.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS MORE THAN $500,000 IN FUNDING FOR LARUE COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, October 13, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – (October 13, 2006) – Governor Ernie Fletcher, Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), the Governor’s Office for Agricultural Policy and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today presented ceremonial checks for several grants and budget line-items for LaRue County.
• “WELCOME TO KENTUCKY” SIGNS NOW REPRESENT THE COMMONWEALTH’S RICH HISTORY AS THE “BIRTHPLACE OF LINCOLN”
  Friday, October 13, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – (October 13, 2006) – Governor Ernie Fletcher and local officials today unveiled the new “Birthplace of Lincoln” panel that will be placed on 12 “Welcome to Kentucky” signs throughout the state. The project is a joint effort between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Commerce Cabinet’s Department of Tourism and community leaders.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION CABINET APPROVE GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION PROJECTS IN MAGOFFIN COUNTY
  Thursday, October 12, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. –( October 12, 2006)- To further Governor Ernie Fletcher's goal of a safe and reliable transportation system in Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has approved two guardrail installation projects in Magoffin County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION CABINET APPROVE $3.6 MILLION HIGHWAY PROJECT FOR US 460 IN MAGOFFIN COUNTY
  Thursday, October 12, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. –(October 12, 2006) – To further Governor Ernie Fletcher's goal of a safe and reliable transportation system in Kentucky, the Transportation Cabinet has approved a $3.6 million highway rehabilitation project in Magoffin County. The road work will encompass nearly six miles of US 460, commonly referred to as Salyersville-Paintsville Road. The construction zone will start at the intersection of US 460 and KY 114, just east of Salyersville, and continue to the Magoffin-Johnson County line.
• KENTUCKY STRIVES TO “PUT THE BRAKES ON FATALITIES” October 10th Proclaimed “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” in Kentucky and Across the Nation
  Monday, October 09, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (October 9, 2006) – Bolstered with a gubernatorial proclamation and encouraged by favorable new statistics, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and highway safety groups are encouraged by the recent trend in highway fatalities on the state’s roadways. Fewer people are being killed in traffic crashes. Tomorrow, representatives from the KYTC will spread their highway safety messages to radio and television audiences across the state as part of a “Put the Brakes on Fatalities” media blitz. Newspaper reporters are also writing stories on this life and death issue.
• KYTC Department of Aviation Announces “Airport Board Member of the Year” Awards
  Tuesday, October 03, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (October 2, 2006) – They volunteer their time and talents so airports around the state can reach new heights. Now, two deserving aviation advocates are being recognized for their hard work and dedication. The Kentucky Department of Aviation has named two individuals Kentucky Airport Board Member of the Year. The recipients are Dr. Richard A. Wham of the Henderson City – County Airport (General Aviation category) and Mr. J.D. Nichols of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority (Air Carrier category). The awards were handed out at the recent Kentucky Aviation Conference held in Lexington.
• NEW LAW FOR NEW DRIVERS - HB 90 - THE GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE LAW TAKES EFFECT
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (September 29, 2006) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, House Bill sponsor Representative Tom Burch (D-Louisville) and agencies from the Governor’s Committee on Highway Safety remind the public today on the upcoming effective date and the importance of the new Graduated Driver’s License Law.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER AND SECRETARY BILL NIGHBERT APPOINT NEW DEPUTY SECRETARY IN TRANSPORTATION CABINET
  Thursday, September 21, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (September 21, 2006) Governor Ernie Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighbert announced the appointment of Crystal Murray Ducker as Deputy Secretary of the Transportation Cabinet. The appointment is effective immediately.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE $456,000 GRANT FOR CDL IMPROVEMENTS Money will be used for technology upgrades and preventative measures in identity theft
  Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (September 20, 2006) – Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Transportation Cabinet announced today that Kentucky has received a $456,000 grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for safety improvements. The grant will carry out the provisions of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA), improve efficiency in the handling of driver test scores and improve the state’s efforts to prevent identity theft and handling of personal information.
• Laws to Increase Safety Will Go Into Effect Soon-Changes are on the Radar for Motorists
  Thursday, July 06, 2006
  Frankfort, KY (July 6, 2006) – Just months after Governor Ernie Fletcher signed three bills into law, quick clearance, graduated driver’s license, and primary seat belt legislation will take effect soon.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS $11.9 million in TE funds approved for various projects across the state
  Friday, June 30, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – (June 30, 2006) With an emphasis on healthy lifestyles and quality historic preservation, Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the approval today of more than $11 million for 44 transportation-related projects.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION CABINET LAUNCH SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PILOT PROJECTS Safe Routes improvement projects total $1.6 million
  Friday, June 30, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – (June 30, 2006) Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced the first pilot projects for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. The safe routes program is designed to make bicycling and walking to school a safer, more appealing and healthier alternative for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
• 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System Exhibit on Display at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
  Wednesday, June 28, 2006
  Frankfort, KY (June 27, 2006) - As part of the national celebration for the 50th anniversary of the interstate system, a federal highways “interstate marvels” exhibit is on display in the lobby of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) central office building in Frankfort. A photo of the interstate exhibit is attached.
• STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM Interstates celebrated for their contribution to economic development
  Thursday, June 22, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 21, 2006) - Officials from the Governor’s Office and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet joined other state and local officials in Bowling Green today to celebrate the national 50th anniversary of the interstate system.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER JOINED BY FEDERAL, STATE OFFICIALS TO BREAK GROUND AT US42/KY 841 RAMP RELOCATION Realignment first sign of progress on Ohio River Bridges Project
  Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – (June 19, 2006) Governor Ernie Fletcher was joined by federal, state and local officials today to commemorate the first physical activity associated with the Ohio River Bridges Project at a groundbreaking ceremony kicking off work on the US 42/KY 841 ramp relocation.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $34.3 MILLION PROJECT TO IMPROVE I-64/KY 180 INTERCHANGE Reconstruction will enhance safety and reduce congestion at busy junction
  Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – (June 19, 2006)Governor Ernie Fletcher was joined by state and local officials in Cannonsburg today to break ground on a $34.3 million project to improve a major interchange in Boyd County. Motorists traveling near the I-64/KY 180 will notice major improvements to the busy intersection in the near future.
• KYTC & Federal Highway Officials hold Air Quality Conference- Free Conference Open to Public on June 13, 2006
  Wednesday, June 07, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY – (June 7, 2006) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is co-hosting the third biennial Air Quality Conference with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) June 13th. This conference will be held in the auditorium of the Transportation Cabinet Office Building in Frankfort and is open to the public.
• Honoring Victims of Traffic Accidents
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY – (May 26, 2006) – The 985 persons who lost their lives in 2005 on Kentucky highways were remembered today at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet central office in Frankfort. Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert added a bronze plate with the 2005 number “985” to the monument, the highest since 1973. Numbers of fatalities for the previous nine years are also listed on the plaque.
• KENTUCKY’S ROADSIDES ARE LOOKING GOOD! - Motorists can see a variety of wildflowers now through the fall
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Frankfort, KY – (May 26, 2006) – Motorists traveling Kentucky’s interstates, parkways and other major routes will enjoy the scenery now through the fall as the wildflowers begin to bloom. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to improve the appearance of the state’s roadsides by planting seeds for a variety of wildflowers.
• TROPHY PLATE UNVEILED AT SALATO CENTER - Transportation Cabinet and Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Present “League of Kentucky Sportsmen” License Plate
  Friday, May 19, 2006
  FRANKFORT,KY (May 19, 2006) - Kentucky deer hunters now have a license plate to call their own. Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet unveiled the new plate this afternoon at the Salato Wildlife Education Center just outside Frankfort.
• Commonwealth at your Fingertips - Kiosks Provide Valuable Link for Travel & Tourism
  Friday, May 19, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 19, 2006) - Travel, traffic and tourism information about the commonwealth is now at your fingertips inside Kentucky welcome centers and rest areas. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is installing innovative new kiosk machines at 16 welcome centers and rest areas. Later this year, a kiosk will be located in each of the 28 welcome centers and rest areas. Kiosks are also located in the public areas of KYTC’s central office building in Frankfort.
• TRANSPORTATION SAFETY INITIATIVES UNVEILED - Cabinet Announces New SAFE Patrol Routes & High Visibility Apparel for Construction Workers
  Tuesday, May 09, 2006
  Frankfort, KY – (May 9, 2006) – Ever been stranded on the side of the road—out of gas, car overheated or some other problem—and you keep looking in the rear view mirror hoping and praying that someone will come to your aid. Even if a vehicle does pull over--who are they? Should you trust them?
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET TO CHOOSE NEW CONTRACTOR TO PAINT KENNEDY BRIDGE - Contract with Atlantic Painting Cancelled
  Monday, May 08, 2006
  LOUISVILLE, KY (May 8, 2006) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced it will re-advertise for bids to secure a new painting contractor for the Kennedy Bridge. Bid advertising will be in June, according to Highways Commissioner Marc Williams.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award More Than $104 Million in Highway Contracts-Repairs, upgrades and maintenance projects to begin soon
  Monday, May 08, 2006
  Frankfort, KY – (May 8, 2006) – More highway construction, maintenance and upgrade projects across Kentucky now have the green light. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has just approved additional contracts worth more than $104 million.
• KYTC ANNOUNCING NEW ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH WEEK Cabinet Touts Renewable Fuels, Bio-diesel in Equipment, Bio-Diesel in School Buses & Recycling
  Monday, April 17, 2006
• NEW KENTUCKY OFFICIAL HIGHWAY MAP IS READY TO “HIT THE ROAD” 2006 Edition Invites Travelers to Find Their Own “Unbridled Spirit” in the Commonwealth
  Thursday, April 13, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY ( April 13, 2006) – The 2006 Official Highway Map for Kentucky is now on its way to Welcome Centers and Rest Areas all across the Commonwealth. The 2006 edition is being made available in time for the Spring/Summer vacation season and beckons travelers to explore a multitude of attractions throughout Kentucky.
• KYTC & MADD Hit “The Spot”- Multimedia Program will Deliver Driver Safety Message to 7,000 Additional Kentucky Teenagers
  Thursday, April 06, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 6, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are using a new multimedia show to connect with young drivers. “The Spot,” a 40 minute program, opened to rave reviews among teens at its first showing a few weeks ago. Now, it’s going to be seen in more schools beginning next week!
• Slow Down To Get There - Safety Message Urges Motorists to be Cautious & Reduce Speeds in Roadway Work Zones
  Friday, March 31, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (March 31, 2006) – Warmer weather signals the beginning of road construction season. In an effort to spotlight work zone safety, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), its employees, highway contractors and law enforcement officers are reminding drivers to slow down, be attentive and drive cautiously through work zones.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER & TRANSPORTATION CABINET AWARD MORE THAN $23 MILLION IN HIGHWAY CONTRACTS Repairs, upgrades and maintenance projects to begin soon
  Monday, March 27, 2006
  Frankfort, KY – (March 27, 2006) – More highway construction, maintenance and upgrade projects across Kentucky now have the green light. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has just approved additional contracts worth more than $23 million.
• ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY - MAKE IT YOURS! Spring Clean Week - April 2nd – 8th
  Monday, March 27, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (March 27, 2006) - “Let’s “Spring Clean” the Bluegrass!” The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today that the Adopt-a-Highway Spring Clean Week will be held April 2nd – 8th!
• PRIMARY SEAT BELT LEGISLATION APPROVED IN SENATE Governor applauds senate for taking action to save lives
  Monday, March 27, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Senate gave the green light to primary seat belt legislation today. Provisions of the primary seat belt law were included in an amendment to House Bill 117, which dealt with a different issue. HB 117, with the primary seat belt language, passed by a vote of 22-15 and now goes to the House.
• “QUICK CLEARANCE” BILL SAILS THROUGH SENATE Legislation addresses need to get interstates and parkways moving after accidents
  Wednesday, March 22, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – March 22, 2006 – The Kentucky Senate yesterday gave its consent to “Quick Clearance” legislation, which addresses the problems of safety for motorists and clogged interstates following traffic accidents. This action by the Senate removes the last legislative obstacle between House Bill 272 and the Governor’s desk.
• GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL ON ITS WAY TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW House Concurrence on Senate Amendments Sends GDL to Governor’s Desk
  Tuesday, March 21, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – March 20, 2006 – Kentucky’s Graduated Driver’s License Bill swerved past its last legislative obstacle this afternoon and is now on the fast track to the Governor’s Desk to be signed into law. The goal of House Bill 90 is to curb the overall number of crashes involving teenage drivers, especially the high number of deadly crashes with teen involvement.
• KENTUCKY SENATE PASSES GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL Transportation Cabinet Legislative Priority Measure Moves Closer to Becoming Law
  Wednesday, March 15, 2006
  FRANKFORT,KY (March 15, 2006) – The Kentucky Senate this afternoon provided a unanimous stamp of approval for a bill which will expand the Commonwealth’s Graduated Driver’s License Program (GDL).The goal of GDL legislation is to curb the overall number of crashes involving teenage drivers, especially the high number of deadly crashes with teen involvement.
• SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE PROVIDES FAVORABLE REPORT ON GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL - Transportation cabinet legislative priority measure moves closer to becoming law
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – March, 8, 2006 - The Senate Transportation Committee this morning provided its stamp of approval for a bill which will expand the Commonwealth’s Graduated Driver’s License Program (GDL). The goal of GDL legislation is to curb the overall number of crashes involving teenage drivers, especially the high number of deadly crashes with teen involvement.
• PRIMARY SEAT BELT RALLIES SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT KENTUCKY
  Wednesday, February 22, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (February 22, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is coordinating rallies in support of a primary seat belt law in cities across the commonwealth. These rallies are in conjunction with a kick-off event at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort on February 7th which hundreds of people attended.
• SAVED BY THE BELT: SNOW PLOW DRIVER UNHURT IN FIERY CRASH - KYTC Employee Avoids Injury Thanks to Safety Belt
  Tuesday, February 21, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (February 21, 2006) – A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet snow plow operator walked away from a horrific crash earlier this week. Robert Berlin who works on the Calloway County Highway Crew, knows the value of a safety belt. He credits it with saving his life.
• KENTUCKY COLONEL LICENSE PLATES NOW AVAILABLE ALL ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH
  Tuesday, February 21, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (February 21, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today that Kentucky Colonel License plates are now available at the offices of County Clerks throughout Kentucky.
• UNBRIDLED SPIRIT LICENSE PLATE - Design is Finalist for National Award
  Tuesday, February 21, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (February 20, 2006) - Kentucky’s new "Unbridled Spirit" standard-issue license plate is a finalist for the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association’s (ALPCA) 2005 Best Plate award. The plate is one of twelve finalists for the Best Plate award. Voting is currently underway and will be completed in early March.
• HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE DECIDES FAVORABLY ON “QUICK CLEARANCE” BILL - Bill Addresses Need to Open Up Interstates and Parkways After Accidents
  Wednesday, February 15, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (February 15, 2005) – “Quick Clearance” legislation was reported favorably out of the House Judiciary Committee today. House Bill 272 addresses the problems of motorist safety and clogged interstates following traffic accidents.
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET UNVEILS STATE’S “ROAD MAP FOR THE FUTURE”
  Wednesday, February 15, 2006
  FRANKFORT,KY (February 15, 2006) - The new recommended six-year highway plan for Kentucky was unveiled before the Senate Transportation Committee today. The state’s “road map for the future”, for FY 2007-FY 2012, focuses on building, maintaining and improving Kentucky’s highway network in a manner that paves the way for smoother, safer roads, leading to economic opportunities for all Kentuckians.
• Transportation Cabinet Announces New Director of Office of Business and Occupational Development- Kenyari Moore Accepts Appointment
  Wednesday, February 15, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY – (February 15, 2006) – Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighbert has appointed Kenyari Moore to serve as the Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Business and Occupational Development.
• GOVERNOR COMMENDS HOUSE COMMITTEE FOR PASSAGE OF PRIMARY SEAT BELT BILL--- Measure now goes before the full House for a vote
  Friday, February 10, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. - The House Transportation Committee gave the green light to primary seat belt legislation today, legislation Governor Fletcher strongly supports. House Bill 86, committee substitute, was adopted by the committee this morning.
• HUNDREDS ATTEND PRIMARY SEAT BELT RALLY AT STATE CAPITOL Wide Spread Support Displayed at Major Rally
  Tuesday, February 07, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. - Hundreds of people crowded into the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort today to show their support for a primary seat belt law. Those attending the rally included a broad cross-section of society.
• KENTUCKY HOUSE PASSES GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL Transportation Cabinet Legislative Priority Measure Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
  Tuesday, February 07, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (February 6, 2006) – The Kentucky House of Representatives today gave its approval to a bill which will expand the Commonwealth’s Graduated Driver’s License Program. House Bill 90 will create an intermediate period of six months for teen drivers between the learner’s permit and a full license. During this new intermediate phase, teenagers will have a full license with two restrictions on their driving privileges.
• KYTC ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE SERVICE - 15,000 drivers license reinstatements to be paid online in 2006
  Monday, February 06, 2006
  Frankfort, Kentucky (February 6, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced a new online service today. This new service provides convenience to customers and improves operating efficiency within the cabinet. Drivers with a suspended license can now pay a reinstatement of $40.00 anytime using the online service.
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET URGES SUPER BOWL FANS TO “PASS THE KEYS!” - Cabinet Supports NFL Message: “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk”
  Friday, February 03, 2006
  FRANKFORT,KY (February 3, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today endorsed the National Football League’s (NFL) Responsibility Has Its Rewards campaign. Leading up to Super Bowl XL on Sunday, February 5, this nationwide campaign spreads the message: “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.”
• SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE APPROVES SPEED LIMIT INCREASE Proposed Change Would Allow 70 MPH on Interstates and Parkways
  Wednesday, February 01, 2006
  FRANKFORT,KY (February 1, 2006) – A bill to increase the speed limit on Interstates and Parkways in Kentucky to 70 MPH was reported favorably out of the Senate Committee on Transportation today.
• HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES TRANSPORTATION CABINET PRIORITY ITEM - Graduated Drivers’ License Bill Hurdles First Obstacle
  Thursday, January 26, 2006
  FRANKFORT,KY (January 26,2006) - Kentucky is one step closer to enacting a graduated drivers’ licensing program for young drivers. A graduated drivers’ license bill was approved by the House Transportation Committee this morning.
• KENTUCKY SENATE TAKES ACTION TO IMPROVE HIGHWAY SAFETY “Quick Clearance” Bill Addresses Need to get Interstates and Parkways Moving Again After Accidents
  Wednesday, January 25, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (January 25, 2006) – The Kentucky Senate yesterday unanimously passed a bill which addresses the problems of motorist safety and clogged interstates following traffic accidents. The “Quick Clearance” bill, or Senate Bill 44, sponsored by Sen. Gary Tapp (R-Waddy), aims to get everybody moving again following an accident. “Quick Clearance” is defined as the practice of rapidly and safely removing temporary obstructions from the roadway.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET EXTENDS A “HELPING HAND” - KYTC Community Outreach Initiatives is Added to the Cabinet’s Agenda
  Friday, January 20, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (January 20, 2006) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials, today, announced the establishment of the cabinet’s Community Outreach initiatives which will involve volunteers from the Executive Staff throughout the Cabinet’s Central Office.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER & KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET MOVE FORWARD WITH SAFETY MEASURES FOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS - Median Cable Barriers to be installed at two Jefferson County locations
  Friday, January 20, 2006
  LOUISVILLE, KY (January 20, 2006) - Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today they are moving forward with installation of median cable barriers to improve safety on interstate highways. Approval has been given by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for installation of a median cable barrier system as an experimental safety feature.
• “GOOD HABITS SAVE LIVES” Transportation Cabinet Poster Contest Encourages School Children to “Buckle Up”
  Thursday, January 19, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY ( January 19, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, today, introduced a new contest aimed at instilling life-saving habits into the lives of Kentucky children. The Cabinet’s Traffic Safety Poster Contest is designed to increase general Traffic Safety Awareness among children and to help make children aware of the many devastating effects of bad habits, like Not Buckling Up.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET PROMOTES COMMON WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT KENTUCKY GEOGRAPHY - Thousands of Kentucky Highway Maps Distributed to Kentucky Elementary Schools
  Tuesday, January 17, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (January 17, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began, today, the distribution of Kentucky Highway maps to elementary schools all across the Commonwealth. The maps will be used for geography and social studies classes as well for reference materials in school libraries.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET HONORS THOSE “SAVED BY THE BELT” - Awards Program Directs Public Attention to the Benefits of Using Safety Belts
  Thursday, January 12, 2006
  FRANKFORT, KY (January 12, 2006) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today honored its first group of “Saved by the Belt” award recipients. The program, which was introduced last September, is designed to focus attention on the importance of seatbelt usage by recognizing Kentuckians whose lives have been saved, or whose injuries have been significantly reduced because they were wearing a safety belt at the time of a crash.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER & KYTC AWARD MORE THAN $700 MILLION IN HIGHWAY CONTRACTS IN 2005
  Monday, January 09, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, working to fulfill Governor Fletcher’s commitment to improving the state’s highway network, awarded more than $700 million dollars worth of road contracts during calendar year 2005. Examples of projects inclusive in these contracts include new roads to improve economic opportunities, engineering safety enhancements to existing highways, bridge restorations, repaving of major highways and launching new efforts to beautify our scenic byways.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES MAJOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALLATIN COUNTY - $23.7 million approved for I-71 project near Kentucky Speedway
  Friday, January 06, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have announced a $23.7 million construction project to begin this year in Gallatin County.
• KENTUCKY’S SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES GET NEW LOOK - Plates will now include “Unbridled Spirit” brand
  Tuesday, January 03, 2006
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – The New Year brings with it a new look for many of Kentucky’s specialty license plates. The state’s “Unbridled Spirit” brand, which has gained popularity not only in the commonwealth but in neighboring states as well, will begin to appear on an increasing number of Kentucky license plates.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET THINKS “LARGE” WITH NEW SAFETY PROGRAM Online Driver Safety Course Offers 15-Passenger Van Training
  Wednesday, December 28, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (December 27, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today that it has implemented a new driver safety program which serves those who need to operate 15-passenger vans. The Cabinet is now offering this comprehensive online driver safety program in cooperation with the Kentucky Transportation Center and the National Safety Council.
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET SALUTES the “STORM CREWS”- HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ROAD CREWS RECEIVE ACCOLADES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE
  Monday, December 19, 2005
  FRANKFORT,KY ( December 19, 2005) - For many, Christmas and New Year’s make up the most cherished holiday period of the year. To “Ole Man Winter” each one is “just another day at the office.” It’s that “Winter Attitude” that brings out the best in every Kentucky Highway Department maintenance crew, especially during the holidays.
• KENTUCKY LEADS THE NATION IN DEVELOPING NEW ID SYSTEM - TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCES FEDERAL GRANT TO BEGIN IMPORTANT PILOT PROJECT
  Monday, December 19, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY ( December 16, 2005) – Transportation Cabinet officials announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $3,000,000 to the Commonwealth for a pilot project related to implementation of the REAL ID Act. REAL ID is a federally mandated program that will eventually replace the Kentucky driver’s license. This new ID will also provide access to services in all federally-controlled places, including airports.
• Transportation Cabinet Releases Costs of Season’s First Winter Weather Event - $670,000 in State Resources Allocated
  Monday, December 12, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (December 12, 2005) - Preliminary figures are now available for the cost of dealing with the first winter weather event of the season. Transportation Cabinet road crews were out as early as last Tuesday pre-treating roadways in anticipation of the winter weather. The mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain advanced across the commonwealth last Thursday.
• HEADS UP, KENTUCKY! New State Law Aims to Get Uninsured Motorists off our Roads
  Monday, December 12, 2005
  LOUISVILLE, KY (December 12, 2005) - Automobile liability insurance is mandatory in Kentucky, and has been for at least two decades. Still, despite that requirement, many motorists have opted to drive without liability insurance on their personal vehicles. House Bill 29 is designed to put the brakes on uninsured drivers by enabling officials to compare vehicle registration information with vehicle insurance databases to identify people, all across the Commonwealth, who drive uninsured vehicles.
• Clearing a Path Through Snow & Ice- Road Condition Update
  Friday, December 09, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (December 9, 2005) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet road crews braved bitterly cold weather, gusty winds and icy conditions overnight as they worked to clear a path through snow and ice. Icy conditions are making roadways extremely hazardous in many part of the state this morning. Crews are out salting and applying anti-icing agents.
• Drive Smart Kentucky - Driving Tips to enhance safety on wintry roads
  Thursday, December 08, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (December 8, 2005) - Snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice make for treacherous driving conditions. The mission of Kentucky’s “Drive Smart” program is to inform the public through education. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Driver Safety has winter driving tips for Kentuckians.
• Clearing a Path Through Snow & Ice - KYTC Snowplows on the Roads
  Thursday, December 08, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (December 8, 2005) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet road crews are out clearing a path through snow and ice. The first winter storm of the season is entering the commonwealth. Snowplows are already on the road in several western Kentucky counties where wintry precipitation started early this morning.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET ENCOURAGES USE OF “HOUSEHOLD TERMS”
  Wednesday, December 07, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (December 6, 2005) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has taken steps to establish uniform terminology when describing winter road conditions. “We want Kentuckians to become familiar with a few important phrases when dealing with wintry roads,” said Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighbert. “A proliferation of terms or catchwords does not constitute the best recipe for effective mass communication, especially when the topic is as crucial as the status of our roads during harsh winter weather.”
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER NAMES TRANSPORTATION CABINET SECRETARY
  Wednesday, November 23, 2005
  Today, Governor Ernie Fletcher named Bill Nighbert as secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Nighbert has been serving as acting secretary of the cabinet since late March.
• KYTC Urges Kentucky Photographers to “Reach for the Clouds” -- Department of Aviation Launches “First-Ever” Photography Competition
  Monday, November 14, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (November 14, 2005) – A celebration of aviation through photography is launched by the inaugural Kentucky Aviation Photography Contest. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Aviation contest included 125 entries from all across the Commonwealth.
• Transportation Cabinet Reports the Increase of Bio-diesel Usage- A derivative of Governor Fletcher’s Comprehensive Energy Plan
  Thursday, November 10, 2005
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 10, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to increase the use of bio-diesel within its fleet of equipment and vehicles. The clean burning alternative fuel is made from Kentucky soybeans and recycled vegetable oil.
• RESPECT LIFE/ RESPECT THE ZONE - KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET URGES MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN IN WORK ZONES
  Friday, November 04, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (November 4, 2005) – Joining law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials today renewed their call for motorists to Slow Down and Obey Traffic Laws when they approach work zones. Driving with caution in a work zone could mean the difference between life and death for both motorists and workers.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET ISSUES “DEER ALERT”
  Thursday, November 03, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining forces with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and Kentucky State Police to urge motorists to STAY ALERT to avoid collisions with deer this fall.
• The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces the Winners of the 2005/2006 Adopt-A-Highway Poster Contest
  Thursday, November 03, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (November 3, 2005) - Students from Muhlenberg North High School, Williamstown Junior-Senior High School and Williamstown Elementary have been declared the 1st place winners in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2005/2006 Adopt-A-Highway Poster Contest today in Frankfort. The Cabinet received a record 1,897 entries from elementary, middle and high schools across the Commonwealth.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, KYTC, FAA & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AWARD $13 MILLION IN PROJECTS TO KENTUCKY AIRPORTS
  Monday, October 24, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (October 24, 2005) - Governor Ernie Fletcher, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Federal Aviation Administration and local governments award $12,799,037 in airport improvement projects to Kentucky's airports so far this year.
• PUT THE BRAKES ON FATALITIES DAY - Transportation Cabinet Promotes Public Involvement in an Effort to Reduce Fatalities
  Monday, October 10, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (October 10, 2005) - With the focus on highway safety, officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement, Kentucky Motor Transport Association and Frankfort Regional Medical Center held a special ceremony today at Transportation Cabinet Headquarters in Frankfort recognizing October 10 as “Put The Brakes On Fatalities Day.”
• BE AWARE KENTUCKY! Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission is Looking Out for Public Safety
  Monday, October 10, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (October 10, 2005) – The Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission is renewing its call for “Safety First” at all Kentucky Airports. The safety focus centers on the necessity for everyone to be aware of maximum building height regulations when any structure is considered within navigable air space.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award More Than $91 Million in Highway Contracts
  Monday, September 26, 2005
  More highway construction, maintenance and upgrade projects across Kentucky now have the green light. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has just approved additional contracts worth more than $91 million.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET BUILDING WINS PRESTIGOUS AWARD
  Thursday, September 22, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Building in downtown Frankfort is the winner of a 2005 American Institute of Architects Design Award. This prestigious designation was given earlier this month during the AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention in Indianapolis.
• Transportation Cabinet Co-Hosts 29th Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference September 21 - 23, 2005
  Friday, September 16, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Aviation is co-hosting the 29th Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference with the Kentucky Aviation Association September 21 - 23 at the Holiday Inn Capital Plaza, Frankfort, Kentucky. This conference provides an opportunity for aviation officials to discuss a wide range of aviation related issues.
• SUN SETS ON “SMILEY FACE” PLATE Unbridled Spirit to Replace Old Plates Beginning Next Week
  Wednesday, September 14, 2005
  The state’s “Unbridled Spirit” brand, which has seized the imagination of the Commonwealth, will soon be issued to everyone renewing their passenger vehicle registration. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials announced today that the supply of “smiley face” plates has almost been entirely depleted.
• ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY - MAKE IT YOURS! “Fall Sweep the Bluegrass”
  Wednesday, September 14, 2005
  “Let’s “Fall Sweep” the Bluegrass!” The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today that the Adopt-a-Highway Fall Scrub Week will be held September 18th – 24th!
• Thought-Provoking Exhibit is Parked at Transportation Cabinet’s Front Door
  Tuesday, September 13, 2005
  The twisted wreckage of this Jeep Cherokee would ordinarily be found in a junkyard. Instead, you will see it prominently displayed at 200 Mero St. Frankfort, Kentucky. That’s the home address for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, where this mangled vehicle is being showcased as a vivid reminder of how a life can be saved simply by wearing a safety belt.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET UNVEILS “SAVED BY THE BELT” AWARDS PROGRAM
  Thursday, September 08, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is launching “Saved by the Belt”, an awards program which strives to improve highway safety for all citizens of the Commonwealth.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET KEEPS FOCUS ON KENTUCKY’S FUTURE
  Thursday, September 01, 2005
  Transportation Cabinet officials, today, provided a snapshot of the cabinet’s financial condition along with a vivid description of challenges and changes facing the agency.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Readies for Remnants of “Katrina”
  Monday, August 29, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is preparing for the remnants of Hurricane “Katrina.” Transportation Cabinet crew members in each of Kentucky’s 120 counties are on standby to respond to flooded roads and to help repair highways damaged by floodwaters.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award More Than $110 Million in Highway Contracts
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Frankfort, KY – (August 26, 2005) – A number of highway construction, maintenance and upgrade projects across Kentucky are now moving into the fast lane toward completion. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has just approved additional contracts worth more than $110 million.
• Transportation Cabinet Provides Federal Funding to Expand Minority and Women Construction Training Program
  Thursday, August 25, 2005
  Lexington, KY—The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office for Business and Occupational Development has provided federal funding to the Kentucky Small Business Development Centers (KSBDC) to expand a comprehensive training program for minority and women contractors and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) throughout the Commonwealth. This program would not be possible without the support of the Federal Highway Administration and the collaborative efforts of the Kentucky Association of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (KADBE). Additional supporters include the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s Small Minority Business Division and Kentucky Housing Corporation.
• The Transportation Cabinet is Eager to “ADOPT” Your Student’s Ideas! - Adopt-A-Highway Poster Contest Deadline September 30, 2005
  Tuesday, August 23, 2005
  Each year the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet hosts a contest to allow students from across the Commonwealth to submit their creative works for use in the annual Adopt-A-Highway Calendar. Exposure to the contest and to the Adopt-A-Highway program provides our young people with a sense of ownership in Kentucky’s highways and stresses the importance of keeping our highways clean and free of litter. It’s our way of educating our children not to litter and encouraging them to spread the message to others.
• Transportation Cabinet Displays Unbridled Spirit at the State Fair
  Thursday, August 18, 2005
  As you stroll down “Main Street” in the South Wing of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center at this year’s Kentucky State Fair, the Transportation Cabinet beckons you to experience our display. It is informative and stimulating at the same time.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher & Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announce Weigh Station of the 21st Century
  Friday, August 12, 2005
  Frankfort, Ky – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is moving forward with safety initiatives to strengthen the security of Kentucky’s highways. Today at a weigh station in Laurel County, Governor Ernie Fletcher along with acting Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers unveiled a new system that will improve the commercial vehicle inspection process.
• Transportation Cabinet working to correct problems on KY 2 in Greenup County
  Monday, August 01, 2005
  Under the administration of Governor Ernie Fletcher, the mission of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is to provide a safe and reliable transportation system for all Kentuckians. This involves maintaining existing roads as well as planning new construction, with an emphasis on making improvements to enhance safe travel.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet hosts the 2005 AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction
  Thursday, July 28, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is proud to host the 2005 AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction July 31st – August 5th at the Galt House, West Tower, in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Comprehensive State Vehicle Study Now Complete
  Thursday, July 28, 2005
  Frankfort, Kentucky – For the first time ever, the Commonwealth has physically inspected and accounted for every state-owned passenger vehicle. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Fleet Management conducted the inventory as part of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s initiative to identify the most cost effective and efficient manner for managing the state’s vehicles.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and State Park Officials Team Up to Encourage Visitors to “Drive Smart”
  Thursday, July 28, 2005
  DALE HOLLOW, Ky. – Acting Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert announced a partnership between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and State Park officials to promote driver safety. The installation of the new signs to promote safety in Kentucky parks is underway.
• Training Program Provides Job Opportunities to Minorities, Women, and Under Employed Citizens
  Wednesday, July 27, 2005
  More Kentuckians will get a chance at working in the transportation industry thanks to a new training program implemented by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) in partnership with the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Participates in Information Exchange with Russia
  Monday, July 25, 2005
  Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is bridging the information and technology divide between the Bluegrass State and Russia. Two top transportation officials are in Perm, Russia this week attending a partnership program and technology information exchange with the Russian Association of Regional Highway Administrations (RADOR).
• Kentucky Colonel License Plate Ready for Production
  Friday, July 22, 2005
  Frankfort, KY (July 22, 2005) – Just a week and a half after the Kentucky Colonel license plate initiative was introduced, 900 members of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels have committed to purchasing the specialized plate. In doing so, the minimum numerical requirement to create and order the special issue plate has been met in record time.
• Federal Highway Administration Approves KYTC Affirmative Action Plan Update
  Thursday, July 21, 2005
  Frankfort, Kentucky (July 21, 2005) – The Transportation Cabinet's updated affirmative action plan has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration. The affirmative action plan’s objective is to increase minority and female employment. The plan outlines strategies and objectives designed to achieve hiring goals.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER UNVEILS NEW UNBRIDLED SPIRIT LICENSE PLATE
  Wednesday, July 20, 2005
  Frankfort, Kentucky (July 19, 2005) – As the sun sets on the “smiley face” license plate, Kentucky’s unbridled spirit is racing to the forefront. Governor Ernie Fletcher, joined by officials from the Transportation Cabinet and Department of Tourism, unveiled Kentucky’s new license plate today at Kentucky Speedway. The announcement officially marks the sunset of the “smiley face” plate.
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET KENNEDY BRIDGE STATEMENT
  Friday, July 15, 2005
  Frankfort, Kentucky (July 15, 2005) - The painting work on the Kennedy Bridge has been suspended until further notice following the fatal accident involving a contractor employee. The incident is being investigated by Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (OHSA). While OSHA is the lead investigating agency, Transportation Cabinet Officials are also investigating the accident. OSHA and the Transportation Cabinet personnel are currently onsite.
• Transportation Cabinet Awards $167.7 Million in Highway Contracts
  Monday, July 11, 2005
  A number of highway construction, maintenance and upgrade projects across Kentucky are now at the starting line. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded highway contracts worth $167,771,889.84 following the June letting.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOCUSING ON REDUCING FATALITIES & INJURIES ON HIGHWAYS
  Thursday, July 07, 2005
  Transportation leaders from throughout the southeast are trying to put the brakes on fatal collisions. In Kentucky, highway deaths this year are at their lowest level since 2001. With Governor Ernie Fletcher’s leadership in creating the Executive Committee on Highway Safety and the committee’s use of data-driven processes to identify and implement strategic highway safety programs, fatality numbers are trending downward.
• Online Fatality Maps Updated
  Tuesday, July 05, 2005
  In the continuing effort by Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to improve safety on our highways, an updated version of Kentucky’s monthly fatality maps are now available on the Traffic Safety Data Service webpage. The maps will provide useful information to the citizens of Kentucky.
• Move Over Kentucky, It’s the Law!
  Friday, July 01, 2005
  Motorists traveling Kentucky’s roadways will begin seeing reminders to “Move Over” when they see the flashing lights of law enforcement, emergency service or public safety vehicles on the side of the highway. State officials and emergency personnel reinforced the “Move Over” message to Kentuckians at today’s press conference held at the I-64 westbound rest area in Woodford County.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET INVESTS MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN SAFETY PROGRAMS
  Wednesday, June 29, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is moving full speed ahead with several initiatives aimed at improving safety on Kentucky's roadways. This $2.2 million is being invested in programs to drive down the fatality rate, reduce impaired driving and increase safety belt usage.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet completes LED Signal Upgrades Throughout the Commonwealth
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has successfully completed the LED signal upgrades throughout the Commonwealth. These upgrades will generate projected savings of more than $3.2 million a year to the taxpayers of Kentucky and a dramatic decrease the amount of electricity consumed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
• ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY SUMMER SCRUB WEEK June 18th – 25th
  Friday, June 10, 2005
  “Let’s clean up the Bluegrass!” The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today that the Adopt-a-Highway Summer Scrub Week will be held June 18th – 25th! The Transportation Cabinet has approximately 32% of roads adopted in the Commonwealth. To coincide with this program, the cabinet is also announcing an additional $1 million in funding to increase mowing and litter removal on key routes in the state.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces $150 Million for Interstate Projects
  Friday, June 03, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to ensuring the Commonwealth’s safe mobility by paving the way toward the future. As part of the continual effort, the Cabinet announces $150 million for direct GARVEE Bond projects for the widening of Interstates 75, 65, and 64.
• Transportation Cabinet Announces New Deputy Director of Public Affairs
  Wednesday, June 01, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and Acting Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighbert have appointed Shaunee Lynch to serve as the Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Public Affairs.
• 964 Lives Lost on Kentucky Highways - Ceremony Honors Victims of Traffic Accidents
  Friday, May 27, 2005
  Even though a little more than a year has past, it is still difficult for Robyn White to talk about her son’s death. Jeremy Neil Smith, Robyn’s son, was one of the 964 killed on Kentucky’s highways in 2004. With tears in her eyes, Robyn told of her son’s fatal motorcycle crash and urged motorists to drive safely at today’s memorial ceremony at the Transportation Cabinet in Frankfort.
• Transportation Cabinet Awards more than $30 million in Projects
  Wednesday, May 18, 2005
  A number of highway construction, maintenance and upgrade projects across Kentucky are now in the fast lane toward completion. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has given the green light to more than $30 million worth of work. The contracts were awarded following a bid opening in late April.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Comprehensive State Vehicle Study Begins
  Monday, May 16, 2005
  As part of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s initiative to identify the most cost effective and efficient manner for managing the state’s fleet of vehicles, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began an inventory and inspection of all state-owned passenger vehicles today.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Completion of the Investigation of Change Orders
  Friday, May 06, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced the findings of a recently completed investigation of the change order process. Change orders are modifications to state highway contracts that can change project costs and work activities. The cabinet’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated the investigation of change orders to examine five (5) change orders issued in 2003 during the previous administration.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Nearing Completion of LED Signal Upgrades
  Monday, May 02, 2005
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has successfully completed 80% of the LED signal upgrades throughout the Commonwealth. The remaining upgrades are expected to be complete by early summer and result in projected savings of more than $3.2 million a year to taxpayers as well as improved safety at intersections.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Orders Comprehensive State Vehicle Study
  Wednesday, April 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the first phase of an intensive review of the state’s vehicle fleet inventory. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will direct the effort to identify the most cost effective and efficient manner for managing the state’s fleet of vehicles.
• Governor Fletcher announces partnership to provide More Job Opportunities to Women, Minorities & Under Employed Citizens 
  Wednesday, February 16, 2005
  Federal Highway Administration, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet & Lincoln Trail Area Working Together
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Celebrates Black History Month
  Tuesday, February 15, 2005
  The Kentucky State University (KSU) Concert Choir performed at the Transportation Cabinet Office Building, in honor of Black History Month today. The choir provided a special musical program to recognize and celebrate Black History Month.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Secretary Maxwell C. Bailey Appoint Tracey Thurman as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Administrative Services
  Monday, February 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Secretary Maxwell C. Bailey have appointed Tracey Thurman to serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Administrative Services. The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for managing the Policy Support Branch and the Divisions of Fleet Management, Property and Supply Services, Purchases, Toll Facilities, and Technology.
• Kentuckians can now see "Unbridled Spirit" in their wallets - New brand replaces former logo on state driver’s licenses and IDs
  Tuesday, January 11, 2005
  Beginning today, Kentuckians will start to see "Unbridled Spirit" in their wallets. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began implementation of adding the new statewide brand on all state driver's licenses and state IDs.
• Governor appoints Louisville businessman to new position in Transportation
  Tuesday, January 11, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and Kentucky Transportation Secretary Maxwell Clay Bailey today announced the appointment of Jim Adams as Chief of Staff. Mr. Adams will officially begin working at the Transportation Cabinet January 16.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says "Thanks" to Kentucky National Guard - Guardsmen help KYTC Crews clear Western Kentucky and Pennyrile Parkways; Snow removal efforts almost complete in Paducah and Madisonville areas
  Wednesday, December 29, 2004
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet wants to give a big "thank you" to members of the Kentucky National Guard who assisted cabinet crews in getting roadways clear during last week's record snow and ice storm in Western Kentucky.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Extending Cooperation Regarding Abandoned Cars - Encourages anyone that still has car stuck in snow to alert local authorities
  Wednesday, December 29, 2004
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet wants to thank the public for their support and understanding during the last five days as our employees worked to clear snow and ice covered roads during the Christmas holiday. The Cabinet wants to extend that spirit of cooperation to those who still have abandoned vehicles on the shoulder of our highways.
• Move Over Kentucky, It’s the Law!   Transportation Cabinet begins installing signs to remind motorists of "Move Over" Law
  Tuesday, December 21, 2004
  Beginning this week, motorists traveling Kentucky’s roadways will begin seeing reminders to "Move Over" when they see the flashing lights of law enforcement or emergency service vehicles on the side of the highway.
• Dialing 511 Traffic and Travel Line Can Help Make Your Holiday Trip a Smooth One
  Tuesday, December 21, 2004
  Want to choose the best route this holiday season? By dialing the easy-to-remember 511, you can receive information about accidents, construction and weather conditions that affect the roadways. The National Weather Service also post warnings and advisories for major cities on 511. The call may save you more than just your time!
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Snow & Ice Team Is Ready for Winter Weather
  Monday, December 13, 2004
  The changing weather means that winter is approaching. But the big question is "What kind of winter will we have this year?" Even though the severity of winter weather is unpredictable, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet always plans for the worst conditions.
• The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces the Winners of the 2005 Adopt-A-Highway Poster Contest
  Tuesday, November 09, 2004
  Students from Monroe County High, Tompkinsville Elementary, and Dixon Elementary have been declared the 1st place winners in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2005 Adopt-A-Highway Poster Contest today in Frankfort. The Cabinet received a record 1,116 entries from across the Commonwealth.
• "Put the Brakes on Fatalities in Kentucky" week deemed a success 
  Friday, October 22, 2004
  Frankfort, Kentucky -Thanks to the success of the recent "Put the Brakes on Fatalities in Kentucky" week, the Bluegrass State is now running behind last year’s totals for the number of fatalities on Kentucky’s highways.
• CEREMONIAL PAINTING ON LOUISVILLE’S KENNEDY BRIDGE MARKS BEGINNING OF PROJECT
  Thursday, October 14, 2004
  Louisville, Kentucky—(October 14, 2004)—Officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet displayed the colors that will be used on the John F. Kennedy Bridge by painting a ceremonial beam today down at Waterfront Park. The beam will remain at the contractor’s staging lot throughout the project. Today’s painters included Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Maxwell Clay Bailey, Commissioner of Highways Marc Williams and District Five Chief District Engineer Barry Sanders.
• Bridge Inspection turns into "animal rescue" for KYTC workers
  Friday, October 08, 2004
  Covington, Kentucky- Inspecting bridges is nothing new for Darrell Dudgeon, an employee of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Frankfort. But he never expected to see what he encountered September 27 while conducting an inspection on the Brent Spence Bridge.
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET TO JOIN DRIVER'S EDGE NATIONAL TOUR IN FLORENCE - Local Area Young Drivers to get FREE Lessons in Safe Driving
  Monday, June 21, 2004
  Frankfort, KY (June 21, 2004) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will join the nationally recognized company Driver’s Edge in Florence, Kentucky at Turfway Park on June 26, 2004 to teach safe driving skills. Over 200 young drivers and their parents will have the opportunity to attend this FREE event.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and Transportation Secretary Clay Bailey Appoint Chief District Engineer for Highway District 5 in Louisville
  Tuesday, June 01, 2004
    FRANKFORT, KY - (June 1, 2004) - Governor Ernie Fletcher and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Clay Bailey have appointed Barry Sanders, P. E. to serve as chief district engineer for District 5 in Louisville. Mr. Sanders has served as the acting chief district engineer in the Louisville office since 2003.