KickStartKY

Kentucky Infrastructure Coalition is made up of interested groups who understand that safe, reliable, efficient transportation is essential to KY's economy.

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

“It’s time to find a real, long-term solution to properly fund our transportation system in Kentucky, one that makes meaningful change for our Commonwealth,” says @KBT4AllModes
Executive Director Jennifer Kirchner. Read the full op-ed: https://t.co/m7306ADnil.

[Kentuckians for Better Transportation @KBT4AllModes]

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[Kentuckians for Better Transportation @KBT4AllModes]

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[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly prioritized funding for critical infrastructure needs that will help make Kentucky more competitive. Hear from @KyChamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs @KateShanksKY as she commends the much-needed funding!

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

“The infrastructure discussion always comes down to the fact that it is the foundation of our economy,” said @KateShanksky of the @Kychamber and Chad LaRue of @KYHwyContractor in a conversation with @atmcoalition. Read about what comes next for Kentucky: https://t.co/lWXPGb3SvJ

[FasterBetterSafer @ATMCoalition]

Kentucky’s Brent Spence Bridge Eyed for Replacement; Sign of Opportunities With New Infrastructure Vision @LIUNA @ACEC_National @AGCofA @ASCEGovRel @aemadvisor @NAPATweets @NSSGA @ARTBA @kychamber @kateshanksky @PCAGovtAffairs @APTA_Transit @buildtheera @USChamberAction

[TRIP @TRIP_Inc]

Report: Lexington roads cost drivers $1,500 annually https://t.co/yywplrj8OO @TRIP_Inc @KickStartKY

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

NEW: National report finds Kentuckians lose around $4.7 billion per year driving on deteriorated, congested, and unsafe roads. Learn more about the @TRIP_Inc report here: https://t.co/LrTQc0ospm

[TRIP @TRIP_Inc]

Transportation research group releases report on Kentucky roadways https://t.co/ACAlBCnwXJ via @WDRBNews @TRIP_Inc @KickStartKY

[TRIP @TRIP_Inc]

Deteriorated roads, congestion and traffic crashes add up to more than $1,500 a year for Lexington drivers @TRIP_Inc @KickStartKY https://t.co/reLcrk2rWS

[TRIP @TRIP_Inc]

New @TRIP_Inc report says the average driver in the Northern Kentucky urban area wastes 50 hours in traffic congestion and spends more than $1,200 in lost time and wasted fuel yearly. Statewide, the cost is $1.8 billion annually @KickStartKY https://t.co/wTLxCXc9fU

[TRIP @TRIP_Inc]

New @TRIP_Inc report on condition, use, funding of Kentucky’s surface transportation system says bad roads, traffic crashes and congestion cost KY drivers $4.7 billion a year @TRIP_Inc @KickStartKY https://t.co/wVIlSalFXU

[TRIP @TRIP_Inc]

The efficiency of Kentucky’s surface transportation system is critical to the state’s economy. @TRIP_Inc report says $587 billion in goods are shipped to and from sites in Kentucky each year, mostly by truck @KickStartKY
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[TRIP @TRIP_Inc]

In 2019, Kentucky had 1.48 traffic fatalities for every 100 million miles traveled - the fourth highest rate in the nation @TRIP_Inc @KickStartKY https://t.co/Iiaq4qHV9f

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

To help your business take advantage of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, visit the @uschamber website https://t.co/HkexIM5cPK, which breaks down what exactly is in the legislation, the latest updates on funding, and the impact on your community and the state!

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

REGISTER: Now that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has passed, how will the legislation impact Kentucky? Join the @KyChamber for a discussion with @USDOT Senior Advisor Maurice Henderson and @KYTC Secretary Jim Gray on Nov 23 at 11:30 AM: https://t.co/wq3mmXDk4j

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

Optimism grows to fix traffic woes at Ohio River bridge. Learn more about what may come next for Kentucky after Congress passed the federal infrastructure bill: https://t.co/okYEmDZko3

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

ICYMI: Congress Passes Historic Infrastructure Bill, Now Heads to President. Read more
and follow along on The Bottom Line for more news on infrastructure: https://t.co/kAaouM093G

[Kentucky Transportation Cabinet @KYTC]

The race is on! Help Kentucky move into first place by voting for the Brent Spence Bridge Emergency Repair Project to win the ATA People’s Choice Award! Vote each day (every 24 hours) now through October 25 at https://t.co/rx2XgQrDCd

[KickStartKY @KickStartKY]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would mean Kentucky would receive more than $6.5 billion in long-term funding. The Kentucky Infrastructure Coalition— a group of over 50 businesses, chambers of commerce, and associations— urges #Congress to pass #infrastructurenow!

[U.S. Chamber @USChamber]

70% of voters support infrastructure investment, which will benefit all Americans by creating millions of jobs and adding trillions of dollars in economic growth. Read the top 10 benefits of the bipartisan bill. #PassIIJA #InfrastructureNow https://t.co/YtQCg0eqqY