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).
OKI Updates Programs, Policies that Improve the Region
Every year, OKI updates any number of critical documents required by federal and state agencies; equally important, they guide programs and policies that improve the quality of life throughout our region.
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.
‘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.
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.
OKI’s New Digital Tree Tool Calculates Tangible Benefits of Planting
OKI developed a free digital tool for tree lovers and those who love to give trees away. It can estimate stormwater, air quality, and carbon dioxide benefits at any location in the Greater Cincinnati area. The tool won a national award for digital innovation from the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW).
OKI Achieves SolSmart Designation for Encouraging Solar Energy Growth
OKI Achieves SolSmart Designation for Encouraging Solar Energy Growth OKI Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has received a Silver designation from the national SolSmart program for helping local governments across the Greater Cincinnati area make it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar. “We are proud to recognize OKI as the first regional