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Transportation Cabinet
GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS $11.9 million in TE funds approved for various projects across the state

Press Release Date:	Friday, June 30, 2006
Contact Information:	Jodi Whitaker (502) 564-2611 Shaunee Lynch (502) 564-3419

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.

These projects will be funded through the federal government’s Transportation Enhancement program also known as TE. Kentucky’s share of federal funds is administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

“Improving the quality of life for Kentuckians and making our Commonwealth a great place to live, work and visit is a top priority for this administration,” said Governor Fletcher. “These TE projects help us fulfill that commitment by providing quality projects that promote healthy living, preserve our history and improve the state’s scenic beauty and environment. This is another example our continued efforts to move Kentucky forward.”

Attached is a brief description of the projects that have been selected:

“The TE program provides us with the opportunity to undertake unique and creative transportation-related projects in 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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TRANSPORTAION ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS

Boone

Burlington Pedestrian Improvements - Phase II

Burlington Pedestrian Improvements Phase II - 4,347 ft. of new sidewalk & replacement of 2,850 ft of existing sidewalks, lighting & crosswalk improvements in and around the Burlington National Register Historic District

$430,000.00

Boone

Walton Gaines Tavern History Center Restoration

Walton Gaines Tavern Historic Transportation Museum- acquisition of the Abner Gaines House property & minor restoration repairs (stagecoach stop during the mid 19th Century)

$300,000.00

Bourbon

Bourbon County Duncan Tavern Restoration

Bourbon County Duncan Tavern Historic Center Restoration - continued interior & exterior restoration (replace furnace, replace stucco, woodwork repair, reconstruct HVAC duckwork, repair walkways)

$160,000.00

Boyle

Perryville Battlefield Sleettown Land Acquisition

Commerce Cabinet Perryville Battlefield Sleetttown Land Acquisition - the Sleettown Property will become part of the Ky Dept. of Parks-Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site

$320,000.00

Campbell

Campbell County A.J. Jolly Bike Trail

Campbell County A.J. Jolly Bike Trail - Part of 2002 Master recreation plan, multi-use path linking A.J. Jolly Park, subdivisions and surrounding community, 10ft. Wide asphalt route

$89,000.00

Campbell

Fort Thomas Memorial Parkway Shared-use Path

Fort Thomas Memorial Parkway Shared-Use Path - Located along east side of Memorial Pkwy from Clover Ridge Ave north to corporate city limits, scenic corridor

$200,000.00

Carlisle

Bardwell US 51 Sidewalk Project

Bardwell Sidewalk Project - Construct sidewalks along west side of US 51 - 7200 ft

$86,000.00

Carter

Olive Hill C&O Depot Acquisition

Olive Hill C&O Depot Acquisition - Will serve as a Visitor's Center and trailhead

$400,000.00

Carter

Grayson Historic Main Street Enhancements

Grayson Historic EnhancementProject - Replace historical plaques in the Main Street District, lighting & landscaping

$48,000.00

Christian

Hopkinsville Streetscape Sidewalk Project

Hopkinsville Streetscape - replace sidewalks in area

$330,000.00

Clay

Manchester Downtown Streetscape

Manchester Downtown Streetscape - Town Square area, upgrade existing sidewalks, landscaping and other streetscape activities

$325,000.00

Daviess

Daviess County Frederica Street Enhancement Project

Daviess County Frederica Street Enhancement Project- Conversion of gas station property to a sculpture garden, landscaping, pedestrian facilities, sidewalks, etc.

$153,000.00

Daviess

Owensboro Adkisson Greenbelt Trail - Final Phase

Owensboro Adkisson Greenbelt Trail - Final Phase - Construction of remaining 5 miles (15 total) of the paved trail system that links the community

$600,000.00

Fayette

Lexington Healthway Trail

Lexington Healthway Trail - Construct 10 mile shared use trail around the Lexington Christian Academy and Shilito Park area

$426,000.00

Fayette

Lexington Versailles Road Corridor Enhancements

Lexington Versailles Road Corridor Enhancements - Landscaping for Versailles Road from New Circle Rd. inbound to the Maxwell & High Street Intersection

$192,000.00

Franklin

KY Lincoln Heritage Trail Enhancement Project

$250,000.00

Franklin

KY Historical Society Historic Markers - Phase II

KY Historical Society Historic Markers - Phase II - provides funding for the purchase of historic markers to be placed throughout the state

$64,000.00

Grant

Dry Ridge Sidewalk Project

Dry Ridge Sidewalk Project - Intersection KY 467 to Grant Co. High School

$64,000.00

Graves

Graves County KY 80 & KY 339 Sidewalk Project

Graves County Fancy Farm Sidewalk Project - 15,700 ft. of sidewalk along KY 80 and KY 339 in the vicinity of Fancy Farm Elementary

$250,000.00

Greenup

South Shore Downtown Enhancement Project

South Shore Downtown Enhancement Project - Improve existing sidewalks, lighting and other streetscape activities

$28,000.00

Hardin

Hardin County/Glendale Streetscape Project

Hardin County/Glendale Streetscape Project - Construct sidewalks along W. Railroad Ave. and South Bell Ave., includes street lighting and various other streetscape activities.

$71,000.00

Hardin

Radcliff Commercial Corridor Clean-up

Radcliff Commercial Corridor Clean-up - Removal of 51 non-conforming signs and aldo 29 metal sign poles and 10 wooden sign poles to reshape image of community

$39,000.00

Hickman

Hickman County Obion Creek Environmental Mitigation Project

Hickman County Obion Creek Environmental Mitigation Project - Mitigate the impact of the highway upon the Obion Creek, improving water quality and habitat community

$102,000.00

Jefferson

University of Louisville Eastern Parkway Corridor Improvements

University of Louisville Eastern Parkway Corridor Improvements - Long -term improvements to corridor from the intersection of 3rd Street to West of I-65 providing a safer, more pedestrian friendly, campus for students (bike/ped facilities, medians, crosswalks)

$1,200,000.00

Jefferson

Jeffersontown Bike/Ped Stone Bridge Restoration

Jeffersontown Bike/Ped Stone Bridge Restoration - Restore Double Arch Stone Bridge over Chenoweth Run Stream, construction of bike land and sidewalks, landscaping and creation of a bike/ped map

$168,000.00

Jefferson

Louisville Preston Corridor Beautification Project

Louisville Preston Improvements Plan - Preston Corridor - artwork for railroad overpass eyesore

$80,000.00

Kenton

Ludlow Streetscape

Ludlow Streetscape Project - Improvements along Elm Street (sidewalks, landscaping, streetlights and other streetscape activities)

$350,000.00

Kenton

Covington Behringer-Crawford Museum - Transportation Exhibits

Covington Behringer-Crawford Museum - purchase of transportation related exhibits for the museum

$500,000.00

Lee

Beattyville Streetscape

Beattyville Streetscape - Phase I - Main Street from KY Route 11 to intersection of Main & Locust (sidewalks, landscaping & other streetscape activities)

$475,000.00

Lincoln

Lincoln County Traveler's Rest Preservation

Lincoln County Traveler's Rest Preservation - 416 acre conservation easement for the historic farm settled by Kentucky's 1st and 5th Governor, Isaac Shelby

$998,000.00

Madison

Richmond US Hwy 25/421Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities Project

Richmond US Hwy 25/421Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities Project - Repair 624 linear ft. of brick sidewalk, conversion of old L&N rail corridor into a 1/2 mile trail

$145,000.00

Magoffin

Magoffin County Ramey Park Pedestrian Bridge

Magoffin County Pedestrian Bridge - construct a ped bridge linking downtown area & Ramey Park

$287,000.00

McCracken

Paducah Greenway Trails System

Paducah Greenway Trails System - Construct 11,636 ft. of trail along the Ohio River Earthen Floodwall

$500,000.00

Montgomery

Mt. Sterling C&O Train Depot Restoration

Mt. Sterling C&O Train Depot Restoration - Stabilize structure, new plumbing & wiring, ADA access, depot will serve as a welcome center (student FBLA club project) Will serve as a trailhead for "Rails to Trails"

$153,000.00

Nelson

New Haven KY Railway Museum Preservation Project

New Haven KY Railway Museum Preservation Project - Construct a train shelter at the museum over the tracks, preserve historic railroad equipment (engines, coaches, cars)

$255,000.00

Nicholas

Carlisle Neal Building Restoration - Final Phase

Carlisle Neal Building Restoration - Final Phase - HVAC, lighting, elevator, restrooms

$280,000.00

Ohio

Beaver Dam Downtown Enhancement Project

Beaver Dam Downtown Enhancement Project - US62/US231 (N. Main Street), includes 7 blocks (sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and street furniture)

$365,000.00

Rockcastle

Mount Vernon Downtown Sidewalk Replacement

Mount Vernon Sidewalk Project-Downtown sidewalk replacement along both sides of US25

$320,000.00

Simpson

Franklin Downtown Streetscape - Phase II

Franklin Downtown Streetscape - Phase II - New sidewalks, lighting and continuation of streetscape improvements

$200,000.00

Taylor

Campbellsville Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities

Campbellsville Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities - Various sidewalks throughout the city, Connect residential areas and schools

$102,000.00

Todd

Elkton Streetscape

Elkton Streetscape Project - Phase I completed, downtown area, includes sidewalks, street lighting, and street furniture

$100,000.00

Warren

Bowling Green Community Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities

Bowling Green Community Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities - Shared use paths connecting 8 schools, rec. facilities, neighborhoods and other community businesses and facilities

$368,000.00

Wolfe

Wolfe County Downtown Enhancements

Wolfe County Downtown Enhancement Project - KY 15 sidewalks linking community to downtown area

$175,000.00