City of Bowling Green Public Works The second phase of Smallhouse Road, which includes widening to 3 lanes from Highland Way to Ridgecrest Way as well as an 8 foot multi-use path on one side of the roadway, is complete and open to traffic. Funding for a third phase has been approved and will address…
BikeWalkBG Launches Bike Bowling Green Map BikeWalkBG, the community’s bicycle and pedestrian program is working to advocate and educate the public on basic bicycle and pedestrian safety tips and recommended bike routes in Bowling Green. Earlier this summer, BikeWalkBG launched a new bike Bowling Green map, identifying streets for novice and intermediate riders of all…
Topper Transit Implements Route Adjustments and New Technologies 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. Operated and managed by the Parking and Transportation Services Department, it is an integral part of…
The spring of 2020 will kick off our nation’s next census. For the first time, people will be able to respond to the Census online and over the phone in 12 non-English languages, in addition to the paper questionnaire. Census surveys are 100% confidential; they cannot be shared with immigration authorities or law enforcement agencies.…
Here’s a look at our 2019 second quarter numbers…Overall, zoning applications have slowed down, but construction is still higher than ever before. Figure 1 Planning Commission Quarterly Numbers Year-to-Date Totals Quarterly Totals January – June Total April – June Total April – June City April – June County Single Family Lots Approved 35 27 0…
The City of Bowling Green recently partnered with Bowen National Research to conduct a housing needs assessment of Bowling Green and Warren County. The study analyzed a variety of local factors that affect housing needs – ranging from commuting patterns, income levels, and employment. The study highlighted that Bowling Green-Warren County has a high population…