Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program to Aid Data Gathering for OKI
OKI’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program continued to gain momentum during 2022.
GIS Highlights: Freight Plan Update, Urban Tree Canopy
Providing detailed, up-to-date Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, analysis and web mapping applications for OKI’s many programs was a leading focus for our GIS Department during 2022.
Phase One of Freight Plan Complete, Phase Two Initiated
In 2022, OKI’s staff completed the first phase of a new regional freight plan.
Electric Vehicles are Future of Mobility; OKI preparing for them today
Electric Vehicles are the future of transportation and their contribution to a cleaner air has led OKI to support the widespread adoption of this technology.
OKI Enhances Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
OKI awarded $2 million to agencies across the region in 2022 for vehicles and activities that improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
OKI Continues Improving Public Participation, Community Outreach
OKI seeks new ways to engage the region through public meetings, workshops, surveys, social media, and other forums. For example, many of our events have moved online to include hybrid and virtual options.
OKI Aids Clean Air, RideShare, Bike & Pedestrian Trails
Viable bicycle and pedestrian trails, RideShare programs and clean air initiatives are critical to the health and welfare of a region. OKI continues to fund these important amenities because we know our region's 2 million residents value them as much as OKI does.
OKI’s Strategic Regional Policy Plan a Tool for Consistent Development
This plan’s policy recommendations help inform and guide local decision makers. They are based on regional trends in population change, increasing costs of public services, while incorporating environmental health and a better quality of life.
‘Tree for Me’ Tool Continues to Educate, Aid in Tree Distributions
In 2021, Tree for Me was developed as an aid for sustainability organizations, local communities, and residents to estimate the air quality and stormwater benefits of newly planted trees.
Environmental Mitigation Tool Lessens Impact to Land, Aids Conservation
EMSM helps identify and prioritize potential areas for mitigation. Our conservation partners and governments are also using the interactive modeling tool to select where their conservation efforts should be focused.
OKI Enhances Mobility Options for Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities
Annually, OKI provides funding to agencies throughout the region for vehicles and activities whose goal is to improve mobility for seniors and people with disabilities.
Ohio River Way Digital Guide Enhancing Safety, Enjoyment for Adventurists
The online tool was developed to increase safety and enhance tourism along the Ohio River corridor from Portsmouth, Ohio, to West Point, Ky.