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Here is another example of a bridge closure due to the collapse of a structure. The time has come to address Kentucky's aging roads and bridges - and the time to act is now #KYGA2020
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In the last two weeks Kentucky has seen at least two bridge closures due to collapse or near collapse of a structure. While the @KYTC is doing all it can with available funds, it isn't enough. The time to act is now. #KYGA2020 https://t.co/h2BTtM21IH
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chairman Bob Alger recently called on Congress to increase investment in the transit Capital Investment Program (CIG). Learn more here. https://t.co/uRcHEYNBlC
.@KYTC Secretary Greg Thomas recently announced $677,240 in funding has been granted for resurfacing work and replacement of a bridge along a 4.5-mile section of Houser Road. Learn more: https://t.co/VP0cbaCHtO
An investment in Kentucky's airport infrastructure was recently made with a $9 million federal grant awarded for the construction at the new airport in Sparta in Gallatin County. Learn more here.https://t.co/byW4R9qwyB
A gas tax increase from 19 cents to 38 cents went into effect in Illinois today. The money will be used to pay for a massive capital construction plan, officials said. Learn more here. https://t.co/dMpJol4cZP
There are transportation needs that need be addressed throughout Kentucky - large and small. The needs are quantifiable and the time to act is during the 2020 budget session.
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On Monday, Ohio's new 10.5-cent gas tax took effect. Read this article showing how the increase gets absorbed in the constant price fluctuations at the pump.https://t.co/SqRCBK4gfQ
"The time has come to address Kentucky’s aging and inadequate roads and bridges."
Read this op-ed by Kentucky lawmakers on why Kentucky's future depends on better infrastructure.
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Thanks to Representatives @JerryTMiller and Santoro for their willingness to advocate for much needed modernization of transportation investment that will fund the critical projects needed to move Kentucky forward. Learn more.
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Another hurdle has been cleared to increase potential use of electric vehicles, but now Kentucky needs to address how to have these vehicle operators pay for the use of Kentucky's highway system. Read more here: https://t.co/fRG6gnXNVq
At the Kentuckians for Better Transportation Gubernatorial Forum. The presentations of both campaigns & answers to questions often referenced the I-69 bridge. It was offered promises for support during the next four years no matter who wins the governor’s race. Good to hear.
Our friends at @KBT4AllModes hosted a Mid-Year Gubernatorial Forum where both @AndyBeshearKY & Chief of Staff @BlakeBrickman expressed strong support for our priority-transportation infrastructure investment-as integral to the Commonwealth’s economic future👍 @KickStartKY