Our numbers for development and construction are still holding steady. Construction is currently high, following the many quarters of record numbers for single-family and multi-family developments. Note, with the hire of our Code Enforcement Officer just over a year ago, our agency has filled the gap of zoning complaints and compliance. Needless to say, our…
Western Kentucky University (WKU) Topper Transit runs transit service in and around WKU’s main and south campuses that is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public. This fall, Topper Transit implemented several route adjustments recommended by a study conducted by Michael Baker International last year on behalf of the MPO. Some…
BikeWalkBG is the local advisory, advocacy, and educational initiative for promoting bicycling and walking. BikeWalkBG oversees the bicycle-pedestrian planning process, which includes everything from dreaming up new trails, responding to greenway complaints, planning safety and educational events, and coordinating with others to encourage and promote biking and walking, be it for transportation or leisure. Over…
A Cultural Movement in How We Travel and Municipalities That Need to Adapt When Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia decided to rent out an air mattress in their living room in October of 2007, there’s no way they realized they were starting a multi-billion dollar company and unlocking a new market share in the internet…
Warren County Public Works Warren County Public Works is exploring options to improve Beech Bend Road to alleviate congestion during high-volume events at Beech Bend Park. The first phase of design for widening Beech Bend Road to three lanes from Garvin Lane to Beech Bend Park Road is currently out for bid and construction will…
Great question! The MPO oversees the planning and programing of transportation projects in Bowling Green and Warren County. There are nine MPOs across the Commonwealth – all urbanized areas with a population greater than 50,000. In order for a transportation project to receive federal funding, each project phase must funnel through the MPO prior to…