Department of Highways, District 6
GOVERNOR FLETCHER & TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY

GOVERNOR FLETCHER & TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY

Statewide, $12 Million in TEA-21 Funds Approved for Various Projects

FRANKFORT, KY (June 30, 2006) -   With an emphasis on healthy lifestyles and historic preservation, Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the approval today of more than $12 million for transportation-related projects in 46 communities. The A.J. Jolley Bike Trail in Campbell County is among the projects to receive funding.

“I am committed to improving the quality of life for the residents of Campbell County and all Kentuckians,” stated Governor Ernie Fletcher.  “These TEA-21 projects help to fulfill that commitment.  By choosing quality projects that promote healthy living, with improvements for bike and pedestrian facilities, along with projects that enhance the Commonwealth’s scenic beauty, environment and rich history, we are moving Kentucky communities forward.” 

The $89,000 project is part of a 2002 master recreation plan, involving a multi-use path linking A.J. Jolley Park with nearby subdivisions and the surrounding community.

“Rep. Fischer, Rep. Reinhardt and I have worked with Judge Pendry and Mayor McGinley to make this project happen,” said Sen. Katie Stine (R-Ft. Thomas). “It’s so important for us to be able to encourage healthy lifestyles for our citizens, by encouraging the creation of this multi-use path. Campbell County citizens, both adults and children, will be able to get out and enjoy all that AJ Jolley Park has to offer, while doing something very positive for their health.”

Today’s announcements mark the awarding of projects chosen to be funded through the federal government’s Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, or TEA-21 program. Kentucky’s share of federal funds is administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

 “The TEA-21 program provides us with the opportunity to undertake unique and creative transportation-related projects in several local communities,” said Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert.

Communities and organizations across the state submitted more than $100 million in requests for TEA-21 projects.  Complete information on the program is available online at http://www.tea21.ky.gov

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