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The group says the Brent Spence Bridge project could harm vulnerable communities.

Newport and Covington are working to speed up wheels of progress on a comprehensive bike lane plan that incorporates both cities.

There is a $2,000 reward for information on the vandals

'The memory of Gloria has never left us': Effort to bring change from tragedy almost ready for construction

The 4th Street Bridge, built in the 1930s, is considered by KYTC officials to be functionally obsolete. The KYTC has planned for the past six years to redesign the bridge.

According to DOTE’s presentation, two-way streets can slow traffic flow and promote pedestrian dominance. Improvements to Main Street have already cost $1.17 million over the past few years.

After the death of a cyclist and thousands of petitions, Newport, Covington and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have come to an agreement to put a bike lane on the Girl Scout bridge.

The Devou Good Foundation plans to present renderings of possible "pedestrian zones" in popular areas like Findlay Market and Main Street at the Healthy Neighborhoods public committee meeting.

The Devou Good Foundation's plan would be to take one lane on each bridge and create a two-way protected bike lane. The water wall barriers would provide a safe lane of travel for bicyclists.

If a green light from the Department of Transportation and Engineering is given, W. North Bend will change sometime this fall.