OKI

OKI's plan will put a lot of money into road maintenance and safety features.

The regional council of governments is finalizing its 2026-2029 transportation improvement plan, a blueprint for $4.8 billion in federal, state and local transportation funding across the tristate region.

Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray says the $3.6 billion companion bridge project is trucking along.

Projects include building the Oasis Corridor of the Ohio River Trail, adding 10 hybrid buses to Metro’s fleet and constructing new bike and pedestrian walkways on the I-75 bridge crossings.

A proposed charter amendment would write a requirement for proportional representation into law and allow the city of Cincinnati to negotiate with the OKI Regional Council of Governments to get the city more representation on the Council's board.

Local governments can use the web-based app to put in their information, pick viable locations and apply for grants.

The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is looking for public feedback as it updates its Strategic Regional Policy Plan. An online survey is open now through March 31.

Under the Clean Water Act, if a new development is going to damage the environment, that company must buy credits to offset it. That's where the Environmental Mitigation Sustainability Modeler, or EMSM, come in.

The map was recently used to determine which low-income communities with low-canopy cover would most benefit from a tree giveaway. It was also used in Boone County to study bats.

The money will go toward 26 projects ranging from the Western Hills Viaduct to multi-modal paths, new buses and sidewalk improvements.