The first quarter (January, February, and March) of many recent years tend to represent a slower period of development within the calendar year. Comparatively, it typically ranks last among the other three quarters. However, for the year 2022, development and construction numbers were at an all-time high, outranking 2021’s first quarter by 20%. The numbers even surpassed…
Tell us how you want our bicycle and pedestrian network to grow! We need your input! As we work on updating our Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, we need to hear from the public to help understand our users, want-to-be users, and their desires for future improvements. Help us build a more bike- and walk-friendly…
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) into law. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and economy in our Nation’s history. The law authorizes $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending with…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 3 Now that winter is over, motorists can expect to see lots of orange cones and barrels as project construction begins to pick up. A pavement maintenance project on I-165 between I-65 and U.S. 231 Scottsville Road for pavement crack sealing is underway. The roadway will also be resurfaced approximately…
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of updating the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This Plan will outline the importance of active transportation – the economic value; the improved health benefits, both mentally and physically; and enhanced accessibility and connectivity for the greater population. This Plan will include priority projects and recommendations…
As cleanup of areas continue, the community now begins thinking about rebuilding. Part of that is repairing structures that are repairable, and part will be replacing structures that were destroyed. Many of the older or historic structures were “grandfathered in” or had legally existing non-conformities. What this means is that if a structure becomes more…
The tornado that devastated our community on December 11, 2021 damaged or destroyed some large swaths of our community, both old and new. The community did not hesitate to spring into action to assist in so many different ways and the response has been inspiring on many levels. Staff in our office assisted in search…
City of Bowling Green Phase II of the Downtown Improvements Project construction which began in July was completed in December. This project continued streetscape improvements on College and State Streets from Spring Alley to 6th Avenue, including portions of 8th Avenue and Main Avenue (east and west of the downtown square). Design was completed…
Though we’re in the thick of our coldest months of the year, BikeWalkBG is starting to think about warmer days ahead and all the ways we can encourage Bowling Green to get out and enjoy our parks and greenways. It’s been a long-time in the making due to challenges incurred from the pandemic, then the…
While much of the community’s focus was on storm relief efforts from the devastating tornado in December of 2021, Warren County growth remains strong. Market Demand for single family lots have remained steady among the last several quarters. Newly completed residential streets allowed for a high applicant volume of single family home permits. Overall, permits…