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The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is a council of local governments, business organizations and community groups committed to developing collaborative strategies to improve the quality of life and the economic vitality of the region.
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News & Updates
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project’s Estimated Cost, Design Plans
The biggest increases are expected in steel, cement and asphalt. For example, liquid asphalt prices have climbed 56% year-over-year. Steel prices increased 110% from 2021 to 2022.
Federal Highway Administration: $1.385B to go to Brent Spence Bridge Project
The U.S. DOT’s Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Jan. 4 that a project between Kentucky and Ohio to rehabilitate and reconfigure the existing Brent Spence Bridge will receive $1.385 billion.
OKI Praises Governors, Sen. Rob Portman On Brent Spence Bridge Funding Award
OKI President and Clermont County Commissioner David Painter and OKI CEO Mark Policinski have responded to today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $1.6B to Ohio and Kentucky toward construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
Applications are now being accepted for 2023 5310 Grants
5310 grants, which are partially funded from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), provide federal funds for activities including the purchase of equipment to support transportation services for the elderly
OKI Awards Historic $69M for 34 Regional Transportation Projects
This year’s funding amounts by category: safety ($5.2M); bike/pedestrian ($18.4M); transit ($17.9M); traffic operations ($15.4M); and roadway/maintenance ($12.1M).
Hamilton County Conservation District Honors OKI for Being Good Partner
“OKI has been a longtime partner and has contributed to the success of several of our programs,” said Sarah Meadows, public involvement coordinator at the district.
Call for Public Comment: OKI Title II ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
OKI seeks public comment for its Title II ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Public Comment Opportunity: Amending the Regional Water Quality Management Plan – Amendment 47
The proposed amendment is being requested by OKI so that water quality can be protected, maintained, enhanced and controlled. The amendment would update the boundaries of the Hamilton, Fairfield, and Upper Mill Creek Facility Planning Areas (FPAs).