By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA ARTBA is calling for a shift in how the nation approaches roadway safety. The association April 9 submitted its views to a U.S. House Highways and Transit subcommittee hearing. Rather than the usual federal focus on reducing the number of crashes by improving motorists’ […]
Month: April 2019
Leaders Say Riverport Upgrades Could Mean Economic Growth for Paducah, Mccracken County
PADUCAH – Two grants, one riverport, and endless possibilities: The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority is currently upgrading the riverport in Paducah. City leaders say it could put Paducah on the map as a landing site for a major employer, which could mean more jobs. Crews are working on reinforcing concrete at […]
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Today is the official end of National Work Zone Awareness week which kicked off on Monday. According to the US DOT, there were approximately 3,100 work zone crashes in 2018. Distracted driving was and is a major contributor to work zone crashes. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that […]
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Road Fund Receipts Fell 11.7 Percent
GENERAL FUND AND ROAD FUND RECEIPTSFOR MARCH 2019 General Fund receipts rose 10.7 PercentRoad Fund receipts fell 11.7 Percent FRANKFORT, Ky. (Wednesday, April 10, 2019) – State Budget Director John Chilton reported today that General Fund receipts climbed 10.7 percent in March with revenues of $820.1 million. March’s receipts compare favorably […]
This Event Never Disappoints
Washington DC Annual Fly-In Next month, May 15-16, KBT members will travel to Washington DC for our annual Fly In event. We have been hosting this event for over 35 years. This annual event never disappoints! KBT members will meet our Congressional delegation to discuss our need for a long-term, […]