Kenton County Transportation Plan Executive Summary

KENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
June 2014
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I
t has been over a decade since the last
comprehensive study of Kenton County
transportation needs was conducted. Although
a number of the recommendations made in 2003
have been completed, long-standing transportation
needs still remain. Meanwhile, much has changed in
the county, placing new demands on transportation
infrastructure. The county has experienced population
growth south of KY 16, land use shifts, an economic
recession, and a growing elderly population. These
are just a few of the changes that have created new
challenges to the way people and goods travel in
Kenton County.

Due to these factors, the countys leadership
recognized the need to take a fresh look at Kenton
Countys current and future transportation needs
and how they interact with adjoining land uses. This
is the primary purpose of the 2014 Kenton County
Transportation Plan.
Although the plans focus is Kenton County, the
countys leadership acknowledges that it is not
an island. Sitting between Boone and Campbell
counties, Kenton is positioned as the keystone in a
strong economic alliance with its northern Kentucky
neighbors and the entire OKI region. As such, this plan
also considered the impacts of the I-71/75 corridor and
the four Licking River bridges which provide linkages
vital to Kenton Countys ability to connect not only to
Northern Kentucky, but the entire Midwest, United
States and Canadian/Mexican markets.
THE PLAN
ENCOMPASSES ALL
TRANSPORTATION
MODES WITHIN THE
COUNTY INCLUDING
ROADWAY, TRANSIT,
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN
AND FREIGHT.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
KENTON
COUNTY
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Where and how people choose to live, work
and play has a signifcant impact on existing
and future transportation demand. In this
plan, OKI and Northern Kentucky Area
Planning Commission applied population
projections and demographic trends to serve
as the foundation for assessing community
growth patterns and multi-modal
transportation needs. This plan seeks to
strike a balance between existing and future
needs to improve access and safety to areas
of the county, especially to key employment,
residential and commercial destinations.
Kenton County is the third
most populated county
in Kentucky with over
159,500 people.
Socio-Economic FACTORS
Development TRENDS
Over the past decade, the majority of
residential growth has occurred south
of I-275 in the cities of Independence
and Erlanger, meanwhile the countys
established cities struggle to meet existing
transportation challenges. During the course
of developing this plan, it was determined
that the residential land use areas displaying
the highest potential future impact to the
transportation network are located in central
Kenton County in the vicinity of the KY 16
and KY 17 intersection. Nearly 4,000 acres
of land could potentially be developed along
the KY 16 and KY 536 corridors which would
translate into over 9,000 new single-family
detached households. Such an increase
in households would potentially create a
minimum of 86,000 additional vehicle trips
per day on surrounding roads.
Future Land Use Demands
Future commercial and industrial areas
have been identifed in this plan based
on information from previous plans,
conversations with developers, and
potential demand from new housing
units. This non-residential land use
analysis resulted in the identifcation of
more than 2,600 potential industrially-
developed acres along the U.S. 25
corridor, 250 commercial acres in
the vicinity of KY 17 and
KY 16, and approximately
135 redeveloped acres at
junction of I-275/KY 236.
Kenton County is the daytime home to approximately 61,500 employees
with its key employment centers found at the crossroads of some of
Northern Kentucky most congested transportation corridors.
Socio-Economic Factors & Development Trends
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County Transportation
ASSETS
Kenton offers numerous north/south and
east/west corridor travel options including:
Interstates 71/75 and 275
Arterials: U.S. 25, KY 8, KY 1303, KY 17
and KY 16
Collectors: KY 1072, KY 371, KY 236, KY
536 and KY 177
Three Ohio River and four Licking River
bridge crossings
Kenton County residents tout the proximity
of many neighborhoods to downtown
Cincinnati and Covington which offer
relatively short commute times in comparison
to other parts of the region.
85% of TANK bus rides
are to work or school and
many begin and end with a
walk or bike trip.
Kenton County has a number of transportation advantages
which make it attractive for residents and employers.
Kenton County has a strong, multi-modal
transportation foundation upon which future
investments can be made to connect even more
communities. Bicycling, walking and bus
transit provide alternatives for single-occupant
vehicle travel. In addition to transportation
and environmental benefts, these modes also
contribute to personal health and quality of life,
two very important issues heard during this
planning process from residents, employers and
community leaders.
County Transportation
CHALLENGES
While the countys transportation
assets are strong, there are
signifcant defciencies which
can impact mobility and safety
which are key components for
a high quality of life and strong
economic stability.
Although I-71/75 conveniently fows right
through Kenton County, it is plagued by
heavy, reoccurring congestion. Interstate
slow-downs and emergencies, defect
thousands of commuters to alternate routes
such as U.S. 25, KY 1303, KY 17 and KY 16
thus greatly impacting mobility throughout
the most developed and urbanized sections
of Kenton County.
As previously discussed, land use and socio-
economic demands will continue to place
growing pressure for both maintenance and
expansion of the transportation network
especially in the center of the county where
growth is anticipated, as well as all points
north as commuters face their daily trips to
the regions major employment areas.
Safety concerns exist for every community,
however due in large part to impaired
driving and speeding incidents, Kenton
County ranks ffth in the state for most
traffc safety problems. Unfortunately,
these human error safety violations
cannot be addressed with transportation
improvements. This plan has worked to
identify and address transportation related
safety issues such as lack of bicycle or
pedestrian accommodations, narrow travel
lanes, poor geometrics, inadequate sight
distances, and other physical design faws of
the roadway network.
County Transportation Assets & Challenges
Peak Period
Congestion
LEGEND
This planning effort was directed by a sixteen member
Advisory Team comprised of elected offcials and
professional, transportation staff from throughout the county.
Thirteen of the members serve on the OKI Board of Directors.
The additional members were suggested and added by Board
members to compliment business, county planning and
multi-modal transportation interests.
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The Planning PROCESS
The planning process is more than a mere listing of roadway, bike, pedestrian and
transit capital projects, rather it requires developing strategies for advancing the
countys long-term goals. Developing the fnal prioritized strategic recommendations of
the Kenton County Transportation Plan was a year-long, step-by-step process.
Step 1:
Advisory Team
and Public
Involvement
Kenton County Transportation Plan Advisory Team Members:
Andrew Aiello, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
Judge Steve Arlinghaus, Kenton County Fiscal Court
Councilmember Nancy Atkinson, City of Edgewood
Mayor Dan Bell, City of Taylor Mill
Councilmember Thomas Cahill, City of Erlanger
Mayor Sherry Carran, City of Covington
Paul Darpel, Kenton County Planning Commission
Rob Hans, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Mayor Marty Lenhof, City of Elsmere
Mayor Mike Martin, City of Villa Hills
Larry Maxey, Resident
Jason Ramler, Kentucky Bicycle & Bikeway Commissioner
Councilmember Christopher Reinersman, City of Independence
David Spaulding, Esq., Northern Kentucky Water District
Councilmember Bernie Wessels, City of Fort Wright
Mayor Chris Wiest, City of Fort Mitchell
In addition to the Advisory Team, vital input was received
from the public. Public participation was continuous
throughout the entire planning process, however two major
outreach campaigns were made in Fall 2013 and Spring
2014. Every comment and question received assisted staff in
creating and refning this plan.
Data on various transportation-related existing and future
conditions was inventoried, updated by OKI with information
from partnering agencies, and reviewed for accuracy. This
comprehensive and collaborative effort generated a wealth of
multi-modal transportation related performance data which
was supplemented further by the Advisory Team and almost
500 individual public survey comments.
Step 2:
Existing and
Future Conditions
Data was merged together and analyzed through a series of
computer-driven and intensive, manual reviews to highlight
those locations suffering from the most extensive multi-modal
transportation needs.
Step 3:
Needs
Assessment
Draft improvement recommendations were developed to
address the specifc transportation problems of each identifed
Needs Assessment location. Consideration was given to
each recommendation, based on the enhancement and
accommodation of all modes of transportation to serve the
public welfare to the degree appropriate and based on the
complexity of the transportation problems to be addressed.
Step 4:
Draft
Recommendations
After thorough study and discussion from the Advisory
Team and over 350 public online views which yielded over
60 individual comments, further refnements were made to
the initial draft recommendations. The Advisory Team then
prioritized the list based on level of need and timing in an
effort to maximize public beneft from future investments.
The end result is a list of 65 recommendations that are
separated into high, medium and low priority. The top third
(22) recommendations are presented in detail due to their
high priority status designation. It is noted that the remaining
medium (22) and low (21) recommendations in this plan are
also acknowledged as transportation needs for Kenton County.
Step 5:
Final
Prioritized Plan
Recommendations
The Planning Process
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Decoursey Freight Corridor and Licking River Crossing
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
Existing and future data does not identify a congestion-related concern at this
location.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 177 exceeds state average for similar type
roadways.
Crash records show heavy pedestrian and bicycle usage in residential
neighborhoods located on KY 177 north of Grand Avenue and serious injuries
caused from conficts with cars and trucks.
Public comments focused primarily on safety for residential neighborhoods,
narrow roadway widths and maintenance concerns for KY 177 and KY 1930
where trucks currently travel.
LAND USE/SOCIO-ECONOMIC/ENVIRONMENTAL
Progress Rail and Lally Pipe operate along KY 177 and KY 1930 south of I-275.
Both businesses have voiced interest in expanding at their current locations,
however poor truck access to and from I-275 provides a huge barrier to
effcient operations and transport of freight materials.
South of Grand Avenue, KY 177 consists of residential properties on lots
larger than one acre.
Twenty percent to 40 percent of the area is classifed as low income.
MULTI-MODAL
KY 177 has 5.7 percent use by trucks which translates to an average daily
volume of 153 trucks.
No TANK Fixed Bus Route service exists on KY 177 south of 45th Street.
The OKI Bike Route Guide recommends that bicyclists use caution when
traveling KY 16. KY 177 is a recommended bicycling route.
Facility Functional Class Average Daily Traffc Count* Critical Crash Rate Factor
KY 177 (Decoursey
Pike)
Urban Collector 2,700 (2010) and 5.7
percent trucks
1.18
KY 1930 Local Road 1,400 (Kentucky
Transportation
Cabinet, 2012)
Not available
Facilities: KY 177 (Decoursey Pike) or KY 1930 (Locust Pike)
Location: - KY 1930 (Locust Pike) across Licking River to the Plum Street/Williams Way intersection
- KY 1930 (Locust Pike)/Wards Lane intersection across Licking River to Rosewood Drive
- KY 177 (Decoursey Pike) approximately 400 feet south of the KY 177/KY 1732 (Grand Avenue)
intersection across Licking River to the Bancklick Road/Schneider Road intersection
Jurisdictions: Covington, Taylor Mill, and Wilder (Campbell County)
*Source for Average Daily Traffc is OKI unless otherwise noted.
Decoursey Freight Corridor and Licking River Crossing
RECOMMENDATION
Construct a single connector
road and bridge between KY
177 or KY 1930 and KY 9 to
create a two lane roadway
section comprised of two,
12-foot wide through lanes
with six-foot shoulders.
Construct a 10-foot wide,
Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliant, multi-
use path on one side.
In no ranking order, three
alternatives are proposed to
connect KY 177 or KY 1930
with KY 9:
Alignment option #1:
KY 1930 across Licking
River to the Plum Street/
Williams Way intersection
Alignment option #2: KY 1930/Wards Lane intersection across Licking
River to Rosewood Drive
Alignment option #3: KY 177 approximately 400 feet south of the KY 177/
KY 1732 intersection across Licking River to the Bancklick Road/Schneider
Road intersection
PROJECT BENEFITS
This recommendation is intended to improve east/west connectivity between
KY 177 in Kenton County and KY 9 in Campbell County to support new eco-
nomic development by shortening the distance from available industrial land to
I-275 for truck traffc and passenger vehicles.
Removal of trucks from Latonia neighborhoods will increase safety and quality
of life for residents.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
All three alternatives include the construction of a new Licking River bridge
crossing ranging in length from 1,034 to 1,993 feet in length.
Several short-term, less costly improvements have been examined by the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and city of Covington with input from the
Latonia Business Association and local residents. The consensus is that a
long-term solution to freight access issues should be the focus of local, county
and state resources.
COST ESTIMATE
Planning Design Utilities Right of Way Construction TOTAL
KY 1930 to Plum
Street
$1,500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $12,500,000 $15,000,000
KY 1930 to
Rosewood Drive
$3,000,000 $750,000 $1,000,000 $20,000,000 $24,750,000
KY 177 to
Bancklick Road
$2,500,000 $750,000 $750,000 $16,000,000 $20,000,000
High Priority Recommendations
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Dudley Road (KY 17 Intersection)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
KY 17 is experiencing traffc congestion in the PM peak period only for the
north and southbound lanes north of the intersection with Dudley Road.
KY 17 is experiencing traffc congestion in both AM and PM peak periods for
the northbound lanes leading up to the Dudley Road intersection.
Dudley Road is displaying Level of Service F in both current (2010) and
future (2040) years.
The Level of Service for KY 17 is projected to worsen from level C to D
(south of the intersection with Dudley Road) and from level D to F (north
of the intersection) by year 2040 without any improvements.
SAFETY
Although the Critical Crash Rate for Dudley Road and KY 17 in this area does
not exceed state of Kentucky average, a number of crashes have occurred
at the intersection involving motorists and one or more serious injuries
including a 2013 fatality.
Public comments from Kenton County Public School bus drivers referred to
heavy congestion and safety problems due to the steep grade of Dudley Road
at the intersection. One comment stated, this road [KY 17] always backs up
in the morning and afternoon.
The area has an employment density of 1,000 to 5,000 employees per square
mile.
The Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission (NKAPC) anticipates
an increase in approximately 75 acres of commercial uses to the east of this
intersection.
Residential neighborhoods are situated along Dudley Road and range from
single family homes on lots greater than one acre to four units per acre.
Approximately one quarter mile south of the intersection, there exists the
potential for 73 acres of increased commercial use.
MULTI-MODAL
There are no sidewalks or crosswalks along either road or at the intersection.
TANK fxed bus route 31X travels KY 17 and 18X uses Dudley Road.
The OKI Bike Route Guide does not recommend use of Dudley Road and
cautions use of KY 17.
Facilities Functional Class Average Daily Traffc Count* Critical Crash Rate Factor
Dudley Road Urban Collector 8,200 (2006) Less than 1
KY 17 Minor Urban
Arterial
27,900 (2006) Less than 1
Facility: Dudley Road
Location: KY 17 (Madison Pike) intersection
Municipality: Edgewood and Fort Wright
Dudley Road (KY 17 Intersection)
RECOMMENDATION
Construct dual left and
one dedicated right
turn lanes on Dudley
Road at the KY 17
intersection. Include
crosswalk for west leg
of Dudley Road parallel
to KY 17.
Evaluate and
reconstruct as necessary
the north terminus of
KY 17s north- and
southbound concrete
median for northbound
KY 17 traffc making the
left turn onto Dudley
Road.
Construct deceleration
lane on southbound
KY 17 to Thorntons
entrance. Include
removing existing rumble strips located in KY 17 shoulder.
PROJECT BENEFITS
The recommendation project will improve congestion and safety concerns for
motorists.
The improvement will compliment other Dudley Road and KY 17/I-275
projects that are underway or planned (TIP-NP2, TIP 6-288, and proposed
2013 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality application).
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Dudley Roads steep slope will require special engineering solutions and
stabilization of the hillside.
Right of way from surrounding businesses will require redesign of driveways
and parking areas.
There is a surface drainage problem located in the southwest corner of the
intersection.
COST ESTIMATE
Design Utilities Right of Way Construction TOTAL
$100,000 $50,000 $100,000 $750,000 $1,000,000
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I-275 Westbound Ramp
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model forecasts the Level of Service (LOS)
for all interstate segments included in this recommendation to worsen by year
2040 without improvements.
SAFETY
I-275 westbound traffc heading southbound on I-75 must frst merge with
I-275 eastbound traffc heading south, then merge with I-75 southbound
traffc exiting to KY 236. The existing three-lane collector-distributor creates
a short, dangerous weave in a highly congested area during rush hour peak
periods.
Over the past three years, this collector-distributor area has been the location
of one reported crash with serious injuries in 2010.
The old Showcase Cinemas site provides 135 acres for potential commercial
redevelopment.
The area has a range of housing options from two to more than 10 units per
acre.
Concentrations of low income populations ranging in density from 20 percent
to 40 percent reside in neighborhoods located on the east side of the I-71/75
corridor in this area.
MULTI-MODAL
Several TANK fxed routes utilize these interstate segments including 1X
and 19X which use the exits to KY 236 from the I-75 southbound collector-
distributor.
I-75 SB Urban Interstate 176,800 (2013) Less than one
I-275 WB ramp to
I-75 SB
Urban Interstate 29,800 (2005) Less than one
I-275 EB ramp to
I-75 SB
I-75 SB to KY 236 Urban Interstate 8,600 (2005) Less than one
Facility: I-275
Location: I-275 westbound ramp to I-71/75 southbound
Jurisdictions: Erlanger and Crestview Hills
I-275 Westbound Ramp
RECOMMENDATION
Project allows direct
connections from I-75
southbound to both
eastbound and westbound
KY 236 without merging
on the collector-distributor
by braiding the I-75
southbound to KY 236
ramps below the I-275
ramps.
The merging of traffc
from I-275 westbound and
eastbound with exiting
I-75 southbound traffc will
be completely eliminated.
The ramps from I-275 are
recommended to fy over the
exit ramps for I-75. There
would be a connection from
the fyover to the KY 236 and Donaldson Road off ramps to allow for I-275
traffc to exit at KY 236 and Donaldson Road in Boone County.
PROJECT BENEFITS
Utilities are not expected to be impacted.
Minimizing the weaving of motorists will reduce congestion and the potential
for crashes.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
This recommendation will involve signifcant bridge construction.
Right of way will be minimally impacted. The former Showcase Cinemas
will require full acquisition of its more than 135 acres and Pet Suites may be
impacted.
The maintenance of traffc planning to keep the interchanges open through
construction will be challenging.
Vertical changes will require longitudinal distance to achieve the heights and
match with existing roadways.
This improvement will involve Kenton and Boone counties working in
partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
COST ESTIMATE
$3,600,000 $5,000,000 $15,000,000 $26,400,000 $50,000,000
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KY 1072 (Highland Pike/Kyles Lane)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
KY 1072 serves as a critical north/south, non-interstate connection between
KY 17, I-71/75 and U.S. 25. It experiences traffc congestion during peak
hours. Residents state that the two-way, left turn lane north of KY 3187
greatly assists left turns onto KY 1072 during peak hours.
The TANK garage and operating center is located at the southern terminus of
KY 1072 on KY 17. Heavy congestion often causes operation delays, resulting
in lower on-time transit performance.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 1072 south of the KY 3187 intersection exceeds
state averages.
KY 1072 contains multiple residential driveways and non-signalized side
street intersections. Between 2010 and 2012, there have been two reported
crashes which involved a single vehicle striking and causing serious injury to
a pedestrian during weekday peak congestion time while making left turns
on to or off of KY 1072. Both reports state distracted driving as a factor. Fort
Wright offcials report frequent police ticketing of northbound high speed
violations.
Preservation of the residential character, enhanced quality of life for residents,
and stabilization of property values are important to the city of Fort Wright.
Diverse housing options exist from single family to multi-family, rental
properties.
Elderly persons comprise 20 percent to 40 percent of the neighborhoods
southeast of KY 1072.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks exist on both sides of KY 1072 to Werner Drive. South of Werner
Drive, sidewalks exist only on the west side of the roadway to KY 17 due to a
400-foot landslide and steep topography.
The only signalized crosswalks spanning KY 1072 are located at the I-71/75
ramps, Henry Clay Avenue, and KY 3187 intersections.
Existing TANK fxed bus routes 5 and 30X use KY 1072 with multiple bus
stops in both directions.
There are no dedicated bike facilities and the OKI Bike Route recommends
use of KY 1072 south of the KY 3187 intersection, but encourages cyclists to
use caution north of the intersection.
KY 1072 north of
KY 3187
Minor Urban
Arterial
27,200 (KYTC, 2011) Less than one
KY 1072 south of
KY 3187
Minor Urban
Arterial
18,800 (KYTC, 2010) 1.05
Facility: KY 1072 (Highland Pike and Kyles Lane)
Location: KY 17 (Madison Pike) to I-71/75 northbound on and off ramps
Municipality: Fort Wright
KY 1072 (Highland Pike/Kyles Lane)
RECOMMENDATION
Restripe the three-lane
segment of KY 1072
from just south of the
existing northbound
left turn lane into the
municipal buildings
parking lot at KY
3187 intersection to a
minimum distance of
100 feet south of Reeves
Drive. The newly
striped segment will
consist of a southbound
through lane,
northbound through
lane, and a center two-
way, left turn lane.
Reconstruct a right turn
lane from northbound
KY 1072 to eastbound
KY 3187 at the
intersection.
Install signage to notify motorists that they are entering a residential area
with reduced speed limit, pedestrians, and vehicles entering and exiting the
roadway.
PROJECT BENEFITS
The two-way, left turn lane provides safe left turns to and from every
neighborhood street.
The two-way, left turn lane also removes turning vehicles out of the fow of
through traffc to improve the fow of north and south bound KY 1072 traffc.
Cost of these improvements is low for the potential public beneft.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet does not support removal of the second
northbound lane due to current and projected traffc volumes which may
create longer queues towards KY 17.
Northbound motorists will no longer have the long, dedicated right turn lane
onto KY 3187.
The alignment of Lorup Avenue and Beaumont Court and introduction of a
new traffc signal was considered and found not warranted based on current
traffc volumes as part of this data analysis.
There is a surface drainage problem located in the southwest corner of the
intersection.
COST ESTIMATE
$90,000 $60,000 $50,000 $500,000 $700,000
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KY 1501 (Hands Pike) Phase I
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
Existing and future data does not identify a congestion-related concern on this
roadway.
SAFETY
Current and projected future residential growth on Hands Pike and surrounding
areas along KY 17 and KY 16 will place greater travel demands on this east/west
connector, thus requiring a continuation of current improvements to enhance
safety.
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 1501 from Crystal Lake Drive to Tripoli Lane
exceeds state averages for similar type roadways by almost one and a half.
Kenton County Public School bus drivers shared that, Hands Pike has a
dangerous curve, slippery surface, narrow lanes with deep shoulders. Nearly
every time it rains, cars slip and cause accidents. The lanes need to be widened
and the speed needs to be controlled with warning lights.
Online survey response noted concern regarding pedestrian safety. We would
love to see sidewalks or berms that you could walk to pick up the litter without
dire concern for being hit by fying vehicles going up and down the hill.
The Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission states the potential for
approximately 1,200 acres of residential development just south of the KY 1501
intersection at KY 16. Full development would yield approximately 3,300 single-
family homes.
It should be noted that a current project (TIP 6-8307.1) is relocating KY 1501 to
meet KY 17 at its junction with KY 3035 (Old Madison Pike). KY 1501 is being
improved as far east as Crystal Lake Drive.
Residential neighborhoods along KY 1501 range primarily from one to four units
per acre.
MULTI-MODAL
There is no TANK Fixed Bus service.
A few short segments of sidewalks exist between Crystal Lake Drive and Otter
Drive, but they are riddled with inconsistent gaps.
Two crosswalk pavement markings exist at Tamarack Drive and Otter Drive.
Neither crosswalks traverse KY 1501, but rather serve for crossing at the mouths
of these two residential neighborhoods.
The OKI Bike Route Guide does not recommend the entire corridor for usage.
KY 1501 (Crystal
Lake Drive to Otter
Drive)
Urban Collector 8,800 (2010) 1.68
Facility: KY 1501 (Hands Pike)
Location: Crystal Lake Drive to Otter Drive
Jurisdictions: Covington
Kentucky 1501 (Hands Pike) Phase I
RECOMMENDATION
Reconstruct KY
1501 to create
two, 11-foot
wide travel lanes
and eight-foot
shoulders (six
feet paved and
two feet gravel)
to improve safety
and eliminate
any geometric
defciencies.
Construct
sidewalks on both
sides of KY 1501
along the entire
corridor. Include
American with
Disabilities Act
(ADA) compliant
curb ramps with
truncated domes
at drive ways and
intersections.
Create crosswalks at key residential intersections (Tripoli Lane and Blue Ridge
Drive) to link new or existing sidewalks on south side of Hands Pike to north
side residential neighborhoods.
PROJECT BENEFITS
Continue previous investment (TIP 6-8307.1) to improve safety for all modes
along the corridor.
Eliminate geometric defciencies for improved travel.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Additional right of way will be needed to widen lanes, create shoulders,
construct sidewalks, and straighten traffc fow to minimize dangerous
curves. .
COST ESTIMATE
$750,000 $300,000 $4,000,000 $3,100,000 $8,150,000
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KY 17 Bike Sharrows
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
Congestion data shows that KY 17 mainly experiences traffc congestion during PM
peak.
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model projects that the Level of Service (LOS) for
KY 17 corridors in Covington will worsen from current levels B and C to F by
year 2040, if no improvements are made.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for all segments of KY 17 in downtown Covington far
exceeds the state average for other similar type roadways.
Between 2010 and 2012, 11 crashes with serious injury occurred involving bicyclists
and 14 involving pedestrians.
Employment density in the project area is more than 5,000 employees per square
mile.
Some of Kenton Countys most densely populated neighborhoods are located in this
corridor ranging in housing densities of more than 10 units per acre.
The mix of commercial and residential uses along with densely developed parcels
creates a strong need for on-street parking along KY 17.
Concentrations of elderly populations range in density from 20 percent to 40 percent
at the northern end of KY 17.
Concentrations of disabled populations range in density as high as 40 percent to 60
percent in some areas along the KY 17 corridors in Covington.
Concentrations of low income populations and zero car households ranging in
density from as high as 60 percent to 100 percent reside in areas of this vital north/
south corridor.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks are provided on both sides of KY 17 with crosswalks at every intersection.
TANK fxed bus routes numbers 8, 9, and 33 operate along KY 17 with frequent
stops at almost every cross street.
There are no dedicated bicycle facilities.
KY 17
(Scott Street)
Principle Urban
Arterial
6,400 (2006) 6.27
KY 17
(Greenup Street)
Principle Urban
Arterial
6,200 (2009) 5.01
KY 17
(East 20th Street)
Principle Urban
Arterial
5,000-14,999
(2012 estimate)
2.50
Facility: KY 17
Scott and Greenup streets between East 20th Street and KY 8 (East Fourth Street)
East 20th Street between Madison Avenue and Greenup Street
Municipality: Covington
Location:
RECOMMENDATION
Paint sharrows or shared
lane pavement markings
along KY 17 right lanes at a
distance of every eight feet
or immediately following an
intersection. The total length
is approximately three miles.
For city blocks with on-
street parking, place
sharrow markings at least
11 feet from the curb.
For city blocks without
on-street parking, place
sharrow markings at least
four feet from the curb.
The sharrow markings can
be placed farther into the
lane than the minimum
distance stated above, if the lane is too narrow for side-by-side operation of
a bicycle and motor vehicle.
Install signage in several locations along the segments to alert motorists
of the roadways shared usage with bicyclists.
PROJECT BENEFITS
Motorist awareness of bicyclists will be improved, thereby increasing safety
for all modes traveling these urban, high volume corridors.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Due to right of way limitations and narrow lane widths, bike lanes are not
recommended.
Maintenance of debris and catch basin clutter will need to be performed
regularly to ensure safe bicycle travel.
COST ESTIMATE
Design Right of Way Utilities Construction TOTAL
$5,000 $0 $0 $33,000 $38,000
KY 17 BIKE SHARROWS
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KY 371 (Orphanage/Buttermilk Alignment)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model forecasts the Level of Service for
Orphanage to worsen from B to E, Buttermilk Pike from B to F, and
U.S 25 in this segment to remain F in 2040.
Vehicles traveling east and westbound on KY 371 block U.S. 25 intersections
causing motorists in all directions to be trapped and unable to proceed
within a traffc signal cycle.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for Orphanage Road exceeds state average. In 2010,
a pedestrian was struck and suffered injuries at the Orphanage Road/U.S. 25
intersection.
This location boasts one of Northern Kentuckys most vibrant and historic
commercial hubs.
Numerous business driveways exist in extremely close proximity to both U.S.
25 intersections.
Future commercial growth at I-71/75 and KY 17 may add additional traffc
volume to KY 371.
Diverse housing options exist from single family to multi-family, rental
properties.
MULTI-MODAL
U.S. 25 carries TANKs most heavily used fxed bus route (1) with stops
within this project area.
Signalized crosswalks exist at both KY 371 intersections at U.S. 25.
There are no dedicated bicycle facilities. The OKI Bike Route Guide
recommends use with caution for Buttermilk and Dixie, however Orphanage
Road is not recommended for bike travel.
KY 371 (Orphanage
Road)
Urban Collector 8,900 ( KYTC, 2011) 1.74
KY 371 (Buttermilk
Pike)
Minor Urban
Arterial
15,000 (KYTC, 2010) Less than 1
U.S. 25 (Dixie
Highway)
Minor Urban
Arterial
22,200 (KYTC, 2012) Less than 1
Facility: KY 371 (Orphanage Road and Buttermilk Pike)
Location: U.S. 25 intersections to just north of Stevies Ridge Road
Municipality: Fort Mitchell
KY 371 (Orphange/Buttermilk Alignment)
RECOMMENDATION
Align KY 371 (Orphanage
Road) to existing KY
371 (Buttermilk Pike)
and U.S. 25 intersection
by construction an
approximate 1,400-foot,
three-lane curbed roadway
with two-way left turn lane.
Include fve-foot wide
sidewalks on both sides.
Include American with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
compliant curb ramps with
truncated domes at drive
ways and new intersection.
Provide dedicated, 200-foot
right and left turn only
lanes on the new road for
U.S. 25-bound traffc.
Close Huckleberry Hill at
U.S. 25. Huckleberry Hill access at Plantation Drive will be maintained.
Transition new roadway to a two-lane section with dedicated left turn only
lane at Plantation Drive.
Dead-end or cul-de-sac existing Orphanage Road just west of where the new
facility will make its transition. Plantation Drive will provide access between
existing and new Orphanage roads.
Remove traffc signal at the Orphanage/Dixie intersection and replace with a
stop sign on Orphanage.
PROJECT BENEFITS
Improved east/west connector between I- 71/75, U.S. 25 and KY 17 corridors
all of which support numerous Kenton County population and employment
centers. Enhanced traffc fow for U.S. 25.
Preservation of established businesses, consolidation of existing driveways
and addition of enhanced multi-modal facilities will create a safer, more
pedestrian-friendly commercial area.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Due to the steep slope on the east side of U.S. 25 and the need to provide
proper sight distance, the new roadway will require substantial fll that may
impact adjacent properties.
With this conceptual planning level recommendation, acquisition of
approximately nine full and four partial properties may be needed which
would require substantial relocation costs.
Right of way limitations and topography along Orphanage prevent the
inclusion of bike lanes.
COST ESTIMATE
$300,000 $1,000,000 $9,000,000 $2,200,000 $12,500,000
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KY 536 Construction
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
KY 536 experiences some traffc congestion during AM and PM peak periods
at three major intersections (KY 1303, KY 2045 and KY 17).
Several online survey responses referred to the problem of congestion due to
the high demand for the roadway.
SAFETY
Crash data does not identify a safety-related concern within this segment of
KY 536.
Housing density along the KY 536 corridor is a majority of single family
homes on one or more acres.
Concentrations of elderly ranging in density from 20 percent to 40 percent
reside in Independence in a large area centered on KY 17 between KY 536 and
KY 16.
The city of Independence has grown 65 percent from a population of 14,982
in 2000 to 24,757 in 2010. If the population growth continues to follow this
dramatic trend, the city could see an additional 27,000 residents by 2040.
approximately 9,000 new homes and 250 acres of commercial future land use
potential to the south of KY 2045 along KY 536.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks only exist on a small section of KY 536 at the KY 17 intersection.
There is no TANK service along the corridor.
recommends cyclists use caution when traveling KY 536.
KY 536 Segments Functional Class Average Daily Traffc Count* Critical Crash Rate Factor
Boone County
Line to KY 17
Minor Urban
Arterial
6,000 (2009) Less than one
Facilities: KY 536 (Mt. Zion, Bristow and Shaw roads)
Location: Boone County Line to KY 17 (Madison Pike) (TIP 6-162)
Jurisdictions: Independence and Kenton County
RECOMMENDATION
Construct improvements to KY 536 between the Boone County Line and
KY 17 as designed in TIP 6-162 including a multi-use path for bicyclists and
pedestrians.
PROJECT BENEFITS
KY 536 is a critical east-west route in terms of mobility, connectivity and
economic vitality for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties however, its
existing conditions are substandard and disjointed. These recommendations
will improve safety and mobility options for people and goods and enhance
the integration and connectivity of the transportation system to support
economic vitality.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
TIP 6-162 includes funding for all phases of KY 536 improvements between
the Boone County Line and KY 17 except construction. Therefore, additional
funding is needed to complete this segment of the project.
COST ESTIMATE
$0 $0 $0 $48,000,000* $48,000,000
KY 536 Construction
* Following TIP 6-162, this cost estimate includes improvements to KY 1303 from Beechgrove Elementary School to KY 536.
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KY 536 Scoping Study
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
KY 536 experiences some traffc congestion during AM and PM peak periods
at the KY 17 intersection. The bridge across the Licking River shows only PM
peak congestion for westbound KY 536 traffc at the KY 177 intersection.
Several online survey responses referred to the problem of congestion due to
the high demand for the roadway.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 536 between KY 16 and KY 177 exceeds state
average by more than three times that of other similar type roadways.
At the November 21, 2013 meeting held with the South Kenton Citizens
Group, many residents voiced concern regarding safety on the portion of KY
536 east of KY 16 due to narrow lane width, curves and hilly terrain.
Housing density along the KY 536 corridor is a majority of single family
homes on one or more acres.
Concentrations of elderly ranging in density from 20 percent to 40 percent
reside in Independence in a large area centered on KY 17 between KY 536 and
KY 16.
Concentrations of disabled populations ranging in density from 20 percent to
40 percent reside in the eastern portion of KY 536.
The city of Independence has grown 65 percent from a population of 14,982
in 2000 to 24,757 in 2010. If the population growth continues to follow this
dramatic trend, the city could see an additional 27,000 residents by 2040.
approximately 9,000 new homes and 250 acres of commercial future land use
potential to the south of KY 2045 along KY 536.
Topography in the eastern portions of KY 536 becomes more riddled with
steep grades and sharp, winding curves at the eastern end approaching the
Licking River.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks only exist on a small section of KY 536 at the KY 17 intersection.
There is no TANK service along the corridor.
recommends cyclists use caution when traveling KY 536.
KY 536 Segments Functional Class Average Daily Traffc Count* Critical Crash Rate Factor
KY 17 to KY 16 Urban Collector 4,000 (Kentucky
Transportation
Cabinet, 2010)
Less than one
KY 16 to KY 177 Major Rural
Collector
2,000 (2012) 3.36
Facilities: KY 536 (Harris, Staffordsburg, Visalia and CreekTrace roads)
Location: KY 17 (Madison Pike) to the Licking River
Jurisdictions: Independence and Kenton County
KY 536 Scoping Study
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a scoping study for the KY 536 corridor between KY 17 and the
Licking River to identify two to three roadway alternatives, cost estimates for
design, right of way, utilities, construction phases, and environmental and
social red fags.
PROJECT BENEFITS
KY 536 is a critical east-west route in terms of mobility, connectivity and
economic vitality for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties however, its
existing conditions are substandard and disjointed. These recommendations
will improve safety and mobility options for people and goods and enhance
the integration and connectivity of the transportation system to support
economic vitality.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
The section of KY 536 from KY 17 to the Licking River is particularly
challenging due to topographic conditions and environmental elements which
will add to project costs.
COST ESTIMATE
$300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300,000
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KY 8 (Fifth Street Widening)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
KY 8 experiences traffc congestion during AM peak between the interstate
and U.S. 25.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 8 exceeds state average by more than seven
times that of other similar type roadways.
Over the past three years, the section of KY 8 between the I-71/75 off ramp
and U.S. 25 has been the location of crashes with serious injuries involving
one bicyclist and one pedestrian.
Employment density in the project area is more than 5,000 employees per
square mile.
U.S. 25 provides access to Covingtons historic Mainstrasse area with shops,
restaurants, bars, and single- and multi-family residences.
Concentrations of elderly, low income populations, and zero car households
ranging in density from 20 percent to 40 percent reside in the blocks adjacent
to this intersection.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks and crosswalks exist on both sides of KY 8 except for a gap on the
south side between the I-71/75 off ramp and Philadelphia Street.
TANK bus routes, 1X, 2X, 17X, 28X, 42X, and the Southbank Shuttle use this
segment of KY 8 and have stops at each intersection.
There are no dedicated bicycle facilities and the OKI Bike Route Guide
encourages cyclists to use KY 8 with caution.
KY 8 (Fifth Street) Principle Urban
Arterial
11,000 (2006) 7.32
I-71/75 northbound
ramp to KY 8
Facility: KY 8 (Fifth Street)
Location: I-71/75 northbound off ramp to U.S. 25 (Main Street)
KY 8 (Fifth Street Widening)
RECOMMENDATION
Construct an approximate 900-foot, additional 11-foot wide lane on KY 8
between I-71/75 and U.S. 25.
Reconstruct fve-foot wide sidewalk along new road lane to maintain
pedestrian access.
Construct an approximate 230-foot long, fve-foot wide new sidewalk to link
existing facilities between I-71/75 off ramp and Philadelphia Street.
PROJECT BENEFITS
A project is already underway (OKI Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
project # 6-3703) to widen KY 8 (Fourth Street) from Philadelphia to the
I-71/75. This recommendation is the companion project to TIP 6-3703 which
will add additional capacity and help ease traffc congestion by providing
improved access between I-71/75 and downtown Covington.
By improving traffc congestion and retaining sidewalks, safety will be
enhanced as well.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
This recommendation includes right of way acquisition and utility impacts.
COST ESTIMATE
$500,000 $600,000 $3,200,000 $4,000,000 $8,300,000
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KY 8 (Fourth Street) Bridge
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
The bridge experiences high traffc congestion during both AM and PM peak periods.
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model shows the Level of Service (LOS) for Fourth
Street as level F by year 2040 in both current (2010) and future (2040) years.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate exceeds state average for similar type roadways by almost
three times.
Public comments included high concern regarding safety including insuffcient
crossing time and motorists not observing pedestrian traffc signal. One response
noted, I have had problems with close passing and sometimes aggressive drivers on
the Licking River Bridge.
Existing bridge has a current suffciency rating of 45.1 and is classifed as functionally-
obsolete.
Employment density in the project area is more than 5,000 employees per square mile.
Historic structures located on Garrard and Fourth streets are currently used as
residential and commercial/offce buildings. The existing truss bridge was built in
1936.
Established, dense urban, neighborhoods provide various housing options from single
family on less than one acre lots to multi-family, rental properties of more than 10
units.
Elderly, low income populations, and zero-car households comprise 20 percent to 40
percent of the neighborhoods within a fve-block radius of the Fourth Street Bridge.
MULTI-MODAL
The bridge and sidewalk network are heavily used by pedestrians, transit riders, and
bicyclists.
Sidewalks on the current bridge are very narrow making passage dangerous and
diffcult.
Signalized crosswalks exist at all KY 8 intersections.
Transit service does not operate currently, however TANKs fve year plan includes
a fxed route with direct connection between Newport and Covington via the Fourth
Street Bridge.
The OKI Bike Route Guide recommends that bicyclists use KY 8 with caution.
KY 8 (Fourth Street) Principal Urban
Arterial
17,600 (Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet, 2012)
2.80
KY 8 (Garrard Street) Principal Urban
Arterial
6,700 (Kentucky
Less than 1
Facilities: KY 8 (Fourth Street)
Location: KY 8 (Garrard Street) to the Licking River
Jurisdictions: Covington
KY 536 Construction
RECOMMENDATION
Construct a new, 1,300-foot long Fourth
Street Bridge with four, 11-foot wide
lanes with shoulders and curb and
gutter. Design will consider inclusion
of a truss structure to preserve historic
integrity.
Bridge weight allowance and width will
enable potential future use by 40-foot
transit bus vehicles.
Multi-modal (bicycle and pedestrian)
usage of the bridge will be included
either as:
One, 10-foot wide multi-use path
constructed along the north side and
one, fve-foot wide sidewalk constructed along the south side of the new
bridge or
A separate 10-foot wide multi-use path structure located to the north of the
existing bridge.
Create connections to Riverfront Commons and the Licking River Greenway
Trail.
PROJECT BENEFITS
This is an investment in the maintenance and multi-modal safety of KY 8
which serves as the most northern of only four bridge crossings between
Kenton and Campbell counties.
Bicycle and pedestrian safety will be improved for an area where zero car
households, elderly, low income, minority and disability reside and rely upon
alternative modes of transportation.
Improvements will enhance the Northern Kentucky multi-modal trail network
by connecting Riverfront Commons and the Licking River Greenway Trail for
recreational and commuter use.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Two alternatives for accommodating future multi-modal accommodations
were provided due to the challenge of funding and public support to
implement this element of the recommendation.
Bridge is located within a Historic District. This factor along with a crossing
of the Licking River will require special consideration and additional costs in
order to preserve and address challenges.
Due to the steep slopes and environmental considerations for stabilizing
riverbanks, special design and planning will be required to minimize
environmental impacts.
COST ESTIMATE
Alternatives Design Utilities Right of Way Construction TOTAL
New Bridge with
Multi-Use Path
$4,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $26,000,000 $34,000,000
New Multi-Use
Path Bridge Only
$1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $5,500,000 $10,000,000
New Bridge Only $3,500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $24,000,000 $30,000,000
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KY 8 (Fourth Street Widening)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
KY 8 experiences traffc congestion in both AM and PM peak periods.
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model forecasts the Level of Service (LOS)
for KY 8 east of U.S. 25 to worsen from level D to F by year 2040, if no
improvements are made.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 8 east of U.S. 25 exceeds state average by
almost three times.
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 8 west of U.S. 25 is two times state average for
other similar type roadways.
square mile.
ranging in density from 20 percent to 40 percent reside in the blocks around
the KY 8 corridor.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks and crosswalks exist on both sides of KY 8.
Several TANK fxed bus routes use this segment of KY 8.
recommends cyclists use caution.
KY 8 (west of U.S.
25)
Principle Urban
Arterial
29,800 (Kentucky
Transportation
Cabinet, 2010)
2.00
KY 8 (east of U.S.
25)
Principle Urban
Arterial
17,800 (Kentucky
Transportation
Cabinet, 2011)
2.93
Facility: KY 8 (Fourth Street)
Location: U.S. 25 (Main Street) to Philadelphia Street
KY 8 Fourth Street Widening
RECOMMENDATION
Due to the location of
a major railroad bridge
pier located on the
northwest corner of KY 8
(Fourth Street) and U.S.
25, the following two
recommendations are
provided for consideration.
One, not both, would be
pursued as the improvement
for adding one lane to KY 8:
Option A: Create a new
dedicated right turn lane
from the Clay Wade
Bailey Bridge to KY 8
(Fourth Street). This new
turn lane will be designed
to ft between two
structural railroad bridge
piers located on the northwest corner of the KY 8 and U.S. 25 intersection.
The dedicated right turn lane will be 11 feet wide with curb and gutter.
Option B: Install new structural support to the CSX railroad bridge and
remove existing piers and footing located on the northwest corner of the KY
8 (Fourth Street) and U.S. 25 intersection. Construct a dedicated right turn
lane from the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge to KY 8.
From the new, dedicated Clay Wade Bailey right turn lane, construct an
approximate 450-foot additional 11-foot wide lane with curb and gutter on the
north side of KY 8 to Philadelphia Street.
Reconstruct fve-foot wide sidewalk and crosswalks at intersections along
the north side of KY 8 between U.S. 25 and Philadelphia Street to maintain
pedestrian access.
PROJECT BENEFITS
A project is already underway (OKI Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
project number 6-3703) to widen KY 8 (Fourth Street) from Philadelphia Street
to the I-71/75 on ramp. This recommendation is the companion project to TIP
6-3703 which will add additional capacity and help ease traffc congestion by
providing improved access along the westbound KY 8 corridor.
By improving traffc congestion and retaining sidewalks, safety will be
enhanced.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
This recommendation includes signifcant right of way acquisition and utility
impacts.
This recommendation will require coordination with CSX railroad.
COST ESTIMATE
$3,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $15,000,000 $28,000,000
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KY 8 (Third Street Intersection)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
KY 8 north of KY 2374 experiences traffc congestion in both the AM and
PM peak periods. KY 8 south of the intersection experiences congestion only
during PM peak.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 8 exceeds state average for similar type
roadways.
Crash records for 2010 to 2012 show that motorists are distracted whether due
to congestion, narrow road lane widths, sharp curves or hilly terrain and are
not always looking for bicyclists and pedestrians that frequently also travel
this area.
Public comments noted concern regarding safety for both motorists and
bicyclists due to high speeds, hilly terrain heading eastbound on KY 8 and
narrow travel lanes for shared modes. Also, congestion was stated as a huge
problem for It takes me longer to get from Ludlow to the expressway than
the rest of my trip (including parking and walking to my offce)!
Commuters use this intersection to travel to and from downtown Covington
where employment density is more than 5,000 employees per square mile.
Established, dense urban, residential neighborhoods provide various housing
options from single family on less than one acre lots to multi-family, rental
properties of as many as 10 units.
Low income populations, disabled persons, and zero car households comprise
20 percent to 40 percent of the neighborhoods adjacent to this intersection.
MULTI-MODAL
TANK Fixed Bus Route 3 travels KY 8 and uses this intersection to head
eastward on Third Street.
Two TANK bus stops exist near the intersection for eastbound and
westbound Route 3.
Regulated crosswalks and sidewalks exist on all three sides of the existing
intersection.
The OKI Bike Route Guide recommends KY 8 to Third Street as a preferred
route for bicyclists.
KY 8 Minor Urban
Arterial
11,700 (Kentucky
1.44
KY 2374 Urban Collector 15,600 (Kentucky
Less than 1
Facility: KY 8 (Crescent Avenue)
Location: KY 2374 (West Third Street) intersection
KY 8 Third Street Intersection
RECOMMENDATION
Construct a roundabout at
the intersection.
Enhance crosswalk
markings at all three access
points to the roundabout
and create median refuges.
Install signage for
advance warning to
drivers approaching the
roundabout.
Paint pavement striping,
arrows and other helpful
directional tools to assist
motorists in accommodating
the roundabout and to be
watchful of pedestrians and
bicyclists.
PROJECT BENEFITS
Roundabout will help ease congestion by creating free-fow traffc patterns.
Improved safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders.
Improved air quality, noise reduction and visual aesthetics for local residents
and businesses will be realized by eliminating long lines of idling commuter
traffc waiting to turn onto and off of KY 8.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Steep embankment to the property immediately west and adjacent to the
intersection. Cut and stabilization of the hillside would be needed for
additional space for roundabout.
Additional right of way will be needed from surrounding business owners
which will require redesign of their access drives and parking areas.
Utility line in right of way along west side of KY 8 will require relocation.
Timing and construction of this project in lieu of desired Brent Spence Bridge
improvements. Ensure no investments are made that will be changed or
diminished by future Bridge construction.
COST ESTIMATE
$200,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,700,000
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KY 8 Bike Sharrows
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
Congestion data shows that Fifth Street mainly experiences traffc congestion
during PM peak, whereas Fourth Street shows more extensive congestion
during both AM and PM peaks.
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model projects that the Level of Service
(LOS) for both KY 8 corridors in Covington will worsen from current levels
B and C to D by year 2040, if no improvements are made.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for Fourth Street exceeds state average by almost
three times.
The Critical Crash Rate for Fifth Street is more than eight times the state
average for other similar type roadways.
Between 2010 and 2012, six crashes with serious injury occurred involving
bicyclists and 13 involving pedestrians.
square mile including the IRS Center which employs approximately 4,000
people.
ranging in density from 20 percent to 40 percent reside in the blocks lining the
KY 8 corridors.
KY 8 (Fourth Street) provides a connection west from Newport across
Covington to I-75.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks are provided on both sides of KY 8 with regulated crosswalks at
every intersection.
A number of TANK fxed bus routes operate along KY 8 to reach the
Covington Transit Center.
recommends cyclists use caution when riding KY 8.
KY 8 (Fourth Street) Principle Urban
Arterial
13,700 (2006) 2.80
KY 8 (Fifth Street) Principle Urban
Arterial
11,500 (2006) 8.78
KY 17 (Garrard St) Principal Urban
Arterial
6,700 (Kentucky
Transportation
Cabinet, 2011)
Less than 1
Facility: KY 8 (Fourth, Fifth and Garrard streets)
Location: KY 8 (Fourth Street) between Philadelphia Street and the Licking River
KY 8 (Fifth Street) between KY 8 (Crescent Avenue) and Garrard Street
KY 8 (Garrard Street) between KY 8 (Fifth and Fourth streets)
KY 8 Bike Sharrows
RECOMMENDATION
Paint sharrows or shared lane pavement markings in right lanes of KY 8 and
Garrard Street every 200 feet or immediately following an intersection. The
total length of the improvement is approximately two miles.
For city blocks with on-street parking, place sharrow pavement markings at
least 11 feet from the curb.
For city blocks without on-street parking, place sharrow pavement
markings at least four feet from the curb.
The sharrow pavement markings can be placed farther into the lane than
the minimum distance stated above, if the lane is too narrow for side-by-
side operation of a bicycle and motor vehicle.
PROJECT BENEFITS
PROJECT CHALLENGES
recommended.
COST ESTIMATE
$5,000 $0 $0 $22,000 $27,000
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Licking River Greenway Trail Phase III
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
Although Level of Service (LOS) only measures the impact of motorized vehicles, the
LOS for KY 17 (Greenup Street) is projected to worsen from level D to F by year
2040.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rates for the section of KY 17 (Greenup Street) in closest proximity
to Randolph and Austinburg Neighborhood parks far exceed state safety average by
more than six times for similar type roadways. Crash records from 2010 to 2012 for this
portion of KY 17 show a total of six crashes involving pedestrians and two involving
bicyclists.
Online survey responses included high concern regarding the physical limitations,
confict with motorized vehicles, and maintenance of roadways for safe bike travel
along north/south corridors such as KY 17. One comment shared stated, I have found
the roads too dangerous (too narrow with no shoulder) and drivers too unaware and
aggressive for safe biking.
Employment density ranges from 1,000 to more than 5,000 employees per square mile.
Established, dense urban, residential neighborhoods provide various housing options
from single family on less than one acre lots to multi-family, rental properties of 10 or
more units.
Elderly, disabled populations, and zero-car households comprise 20 percent to 40
percent of the neighborhoods adjacent to the proposed Licking River Trail within
biking and walking distances.
Concentrations of low income populations range as high as 100 percent in this area.
Several downtown Covington and Newport development projects have the
opportunity of creating a higher demand for pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
The Jacob Price community is currently being redeveloped in the vicinity of 12th
and Greenup streets. Gateway College is renovating several buildings in downtown
Covington. The Ovation development in Newport is just across the Licking River.
MULTI-MODAL
On street parking exists along much of KY 17 (Greenup Street).
Signalized crosswalks and sidewalks exist at almost every intersection along KY 17.
Numerous TANK bus stops exist on other north/south corridors running parallel to
the Licking River leading into downtown Covington and the Transit Center.
The OKI Bike Route Guide recommends KY 17 as a preferred bicycle route.
KY 17
(Greenup Street )
Principal Urban
Arterial
6,400 (2006) 6.27
Randolph (East 8th and Garrard streets) to Austinburg Neighborhood (East 15th
Street and Eastern Avenue) parks
Location:
RECOMMENDATION
Construct
Phase III of the
Licking River
Greenway Trail
which includes
an approximate
three quarter
mile long,
10-foot wide,
multi-use paved
path on top
of the earthen
levee between
Randolph and
Austinburg
Neighborhood
parks.
PROJECT BENEFITS
This next phase
of the Licking
River Trail
system builds off of investments that are underway or already completed
and are part of a comprehensive north/south trail plan for Northern
Kentucky by the Regional Trail Alliance.
Continuation of the Licking River Trail will provide both healthy
recreational facilities and introduce a safer route and mobility option for
bicycling commuters traveling north/south in Kenton County.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Due to the steep slopes and environmental considerations for stabilizing
riverbanks, special design and planning will be required to minimize
environmental impacts.
Breaks in the earthen levee at the 12th Street Bridge present special design
solutions. The path will need to descend from the levee to an elevation
below the 12th Street Bridge on the east side of the levee or go around the
12th Street Bridge at street/ground-level on the west side of the levee.
COST ESTIMATE
funded completed completed $200,000 $200,000
Licking River Greenway Trail Phase III
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Madison Avenue / KY 17 Transit Corridor
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
The Madison Avenue/KY 17 corridor experiences traffc congestion during peak
periods.
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model shows 2010 Level of Service highest between
20th Street and KY 17. Most of the corridor is forecasted to be at level F by year 2040.
Comments from motorists spoke of heavy congestion and lack of alternate route
options.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for KY 17 from 20th Street to Latonia Avenue exceeds state
average.
From 2010 to 2012, the section north of KY 16 had the highest number of crashes. Twelve
crashes involved bicyclists and 28 pedestrians. Comments from bicyclists focused on
travel safety due to high congestion, on-street parking and lack of dedicated bicycle
facilities.
Employment density ranges from 1,000 to more than 5,000 and some of the countys
most densely populated areas border this corridor creating a strong need for on-street
parking.
Concentrations of elderly, disabled, and zero car households range in density from 20
percent to 40 percent while the number living below poverty is as high as 100 percent
in some areas.
Public comments spoke of narrow lanes and proximity of buildings to the road
especially at intersections which causes some diffculty in seeing oncoming traffc and
making safe turns.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks exist on both sides of Madison Avenue/KY 17 from Rivercenter Boulevard to
Latonia Avenue. From Latonia Avenue to KY 3187 (Kyles Lane), sidewalks exist only
on the west side.
Signalized crosswalks exist at almost every intersection north of 20th Street.
TANK operates fxed routes number 7 and 33 all-day, seven days a week along the
corridor. A public comment stated that Madison Avenue/KY 17 is a key transit
corridor in Kenton County.
There are no bicycle facilities. The OKI Bike Route Guide does not recommend use from
Latonia Avenue to KY 16 and cautions use from KY 1072 to Latonia Avenue and KY 16
to 20th Street.
TANKs Fort Wright Park&Ride is located at the southeast corner of KY 17 and
Highland Avenue Extension. Vehicles exit the facility less than 60 feet from KY 17.
During PM peak, the volume of westbound Highland Avenue Extension traffc blocks
the TANK exit, preventing buses and Park&Ride vehicles from entering the roadway
which causes signifcant delays.
Facility: Madison Avenue/KY 17 (Madison Pike)
Location: Covington Transit Center (CTC) in downtown Covington to the TANK Fort Wright Transit Hub
Municipalities: Covington, Kenton Vale, and Fort Wright
U.S. 25 Segments Functional Class Average Daily Traffc Count* Critical Crash Rate Factor
3rd to 4th streets Urban Collector 5,000-14,999 (2012
estimate)
Less than one
4th to 20th streets Urban Minor
Arterial
5,000-14,999 (2012
estimate)
Less than one
20th Street to KY
16
Urban Principal
Arterial
8,300 (KYTC, 2012) 1.29
KY 16 to Latonia
Avenue
Urban Principal
Arterial
8,300 (KYTC, 2012) 1.61
Latonia Avenue to
KY 1072
Urban Principal
Arterial
Not available Less than one
Madison Avenue / KY 17 Transit Corridor
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RECOMMENDATION
Create a high-frequency, enhanced bus transit corridor between the CTC
and TANK Fort Wright Bus Hub with specialized branding and operational
treatments to transit vehicles and service corridors.
Improve stop design and amenities (new shelter, signage, bike racks and
route information) at major intersections where transit activity is high, right
of way is available, and there is public support.
On Madison Avenue, north of 20th Street, construct bus bulbs where on-
street parking is permitted at all times or by eliminating on-street parking
northbound from 7:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. and southbound from 4:00p.m. to
6:00p.m at four potential intersections (Sixth, Eighth, 10th, and 20th streets).
Final locations will be determined through a specifc site design and planning
process.
On KY 17 south of 20th Street where on-street parking is not permitted all
day, construct bus bays with lengths suffcient to permit bus acceleration at
seven potential locations (West 24th Street, KY 16/26th Street, Decoursey
Avenue, Indiana Avenue, Ashland Avenue, Latonia Avenue, and TANK
entrance). Final locations will be determined through a specifc site design
and planning process.
Identify intersections where traffc cycle times create long lines and install
bus traffc signal priority. Streets around CTC and the KY 1072/KY 17
intersection could serve as test pilot locations.
Identify stops to be removed and consolidated in order to create spacing
every three to four blocks.
Realign TANK bus routes 7 and 33 from KY 17 to Madison Avenue between
4th and 20th streets.
Coordinate route 7 and 33 schedules for service every 15 minutes peak and 30
minutes off-peak.
Paint bike sharrows every eight feet or immediately after an intersection
north of Latonia Avenue.
Identify and implement enforcement and engineering improvements to
prevent vehicles traveling westbound on Highland Pike Extension from
blocking the TANK Fort Wright Transit Hub exit.
...cont. Madison Avenue / KY 17 Transit Corridor
PROJECT BENEFITS
KY 17 offers mixed-use, dense, urban environment, supporting high demand
for transit ridership with higher than average concentrations of low income,
disabled, elderly, zero car households, and other populations that depend
upon public transit for daily travel needs.
By coordinating route schedules, reducing bus stops, and increasing bus
frequency and priority, waiting times will be cut in half making transit more
competitive with driving and more attractive.
Eliminating parking during commuter rush hours will help improve safety
for all modes.
Bus bulbs ensure that cars do not block bus stops, provide a dedicated
waiting area for transit users, clear sidewalk area for pedestrians, and
improve travel time and on-time performance.
Transit stations improvements at key, high volume intersections provide
public/private economic development opportunities.
Buses will exit Transit Hub safely and effciently with a painted stop bar on
Highland Pike Extension.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Additional distances between bus stops may create problems for elderly and
disabled persons.
Bus bulbs may block and create slight delays for motorists while transit
passengers load and unload.
Removal of on-street parking during peak times will create an inconvenience
for residents.
Right of way is not available for bike lanes or other improvements.
Traffc signal prioritization is a new concept that will require public education
and time.
COST ESTIMATE
Element Design Utilities Right of Way Construction TOTAL
Enhanced Transit
Stop Design and
Amenities
$30,000 $0 $0 $300,000 $330,000
Traffc and
Infrastructure
Improvements
(Bus Bulbs/Bays,
Bike Sharrows,
Traffc Signal
Prioritization)
$405,000 $220,000 $55,000 $1,370,000 $2,050,000
...cont. Madison Avenue / KY 17 Transit Corridor
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New Buffngton Multi-Modal Path
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
location.
SAFETY
In 2012, a pedestrian was struck by a car. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
A lack of sidewalks in this area forces people to walk alongside the road or in the
road.
Employment density ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 employees per square mile.
New Buffngton Road primarily services industrially-zoned land uses.
Residential neighborhoods to the east in Elsmere range from one to 10 housing
units per acre.
Concentrations of low income populations and disabled persons range in density
from 20 percent to 40 percent in this area.
The Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission has identifed the potential
for 122 acres of new industrial, 27 acres of multi-family residential, 68 acres of
single-family residential, and 30 acres of commercial in the immediate vicinity of
this area.
MULTI-MODAL
A robust sidewalk network exists throughout Elsmeres residential streets.
There is no TANK service along New Buffngton Road, however Route 1
operates along U.S. 25.
There are no dedicated bicycle facilities, however the OKI Bike Route Guide
recommends New Buffngton Road as a preferred route.
Approximately 600 feet east of Vulcan Drive, New Buffngton Road crosses over
the railroad mainline owned by the city of Cincinnati and leased by Norfolk
Southern. Approximately 28 to 36 trains a day travel this track. The bridge
span is approximately 300 feet in length with two, 10-foot lanes and little or no
shoulders.
New Buffngton
Road
Urban Collector 4.800 (Kentucky
Transportation
Cabinet, 2012)
Less than one
Facility: New Buffngton Road
Kenton County Line to Garvey Avenue
Jurisidctions: Kenton County & Elsmere
Location:
RECOMMENDATION
Construct an approximate 3,600-foot
long, 10-foot wide multi-use path on
one side of New Buffngton Road to
link existing pedestrian facilities.
Conduct a feasibility study to
determine a preferred alternative
for accommodating pedestrian and
bicycle use of the bridge over the
railroad. The study would consider
several concept alternatives including,
but not limited to the following:
Widening of existing structure
For city blocks without on-street
parking, place sharrow pavement
markings at least four feet from the
curb.
Construction of an attached structure
Construction of a separate new structure adjacent to the bridge
Construct preferred alternative for multi-modal bridge crossing as
determined by a completed feasibility study. Create physical barrier between
multi-modal travelers and the Kentucky State Department for Employment
lot located at the northeast corner of E. Fourth St and Garrard intersection.
Include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps with
truncated domes at drive ways and intersections. Move KY 17 northbound
traffc to travel completely on Greenup St eliminating the most northern
single block usage of Garrard St.
PROJECT BENEFITS
This improvement would expand multi-modal safety and use by expanding
bicycle and pedestrian accommodations with existing paths on Garvey
Avenue and Industrial Boulevard.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
The existing bridge over the railroad tracks does not allow suffcient right of
way to continue construction of a multi-use path facility. A feasibility study
and construction of additional right of way on or adjacent to the existing
bridge will add signifcant cost to the project. The study and improvements
to the bridge will involve Norfolk Southern Railroad who currently operates
service through a lease agreement with the city of Cincinnati.
In many locations along New Buffngton Road, shoulders are minimal and
steep drop-offs exist immediately outside the 10-foot travel lanes. Signifcant
fll and culverts for proper water drainage will be needed for these areas.
Due to right of way limitations and narrow lane widths, bike lanes on New
Buffngton Road are not recommended.
COST ESTIMATE
New Buffngton Multi-Modal Path
Kenton County Line to Garvey Avenue
$230,000 $400,000 $890,000 $1,520,000 $3,040,000
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Riverfront Commons Multi-Use Path
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
location.
SAFETY
Existing crash data does not identify a motorist safety-related concern in this
area
The Ohio River bank is experiencing erosion concerns.
Ohio River waterfront is not easily accessible for residents, employees or
visitors.
There is a lack of business along the Ohio River.
There is a lack of green space in the city of Covington.
MULTI-MODAL
Limited recreational/biking opportunities in city of Covington.
There is no connectivity for pedestrians from West Covington to downtown.
Location: City of Covingtons entire Ohio Riverfront
Riverfront Commons Multi-Use Path
RECOMMENDATION
Construct a Riverfront Commons multi-use path along the entire Ohio River
waterfront in the city of Covington.
Project will split the multi-use path to provide access up and over the
riverfront levee to connect to and provide access to downtown businesses,
hotels and residential neighborhoods.
Project will include a retaining wall to stabilize the hillside.
Place necessary infrastructure around the Madison Overlook to accommodate
relocation of existing structures and facilities.
Restore ecosystem with native plants and remove invasive species.
PROJECT BENEFITS
The proposed Riverfront Commons provides a much needed additional
pedestrian and bicycle connection between West Covington and the Licking
River to extend the multi-modal commuting opportunities between Kenton
and Campbell counties
A Riverfront Commons multi-use path will provide both healthy recreational
facilities and introduce a safer route and mobility option for bicycling
commuters traveling east/west in Kenton County.
The project addresses preservation of the natural environment through
stabilization of the riverfront, removal of invasive species and restoration of
native plants.
Improving access to and along the Ohio Riverfront will enhance economic
development and tourism.
The Riverfront Commons path system is intended to connect with the existing
and planned Licking River Trail system, thus creating a comprehensive
east/west and north/south multi-modal network as supported by Northern
Kentucky by the Regional Trail Alliance.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Steep slopes, environmental considerations for stabilizing riverbanks, and
other needed infrastructure present special design and construction challenges
which add to the project cost.
COST ESTIMATE
$400,000 $0 $0 $13,800,000 $14,200,000
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U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) Transit Corridor
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
Except for Park Hills, data shows that U.S. 25 is suffering from some of the
most extensive peak period congestion for Northern Kentucky roadways.
With half of the corridor already at level F, the OKI Regional Traffc
Demand Model projects the 2040 Level of Service (LOS) all of U.S. 25 will
reach level F.
Motorist comments spoke to the issue of heavy congestion and lack of
alternate route options.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for U.S. 25 exceeds state safety average for similar type
roadways.
From 2010 to 2012, Erlanger and Elsmere section had the highest number of
crashes with a total of eight crashes involving bicyclists, three pedestrians, and
another six were motorist-only.
Employment density ranges from 1,000 to more than 5,000 and some of the
countys most densely populated areas border this corridor creating a strong
need for on-street parking.
Elderly, disabled, and zero car households range in density from 20 percent to
40 percent.
Commercial redevelopment of approximately 17 acres in Erlanger, Gateway
College is relocating to downtown Covington, increased commercial/retail
demand in Park Hills, and approximately 37 acres of new residential use is
expected at the old Northern Kentucky University campus.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks exist on both sides of U.S. 25 through much of the corridor.
However, there are a few sections where a single sidewalk exists. The only
segment with no sidewalks is located between Park Hills and Covington.
Signalized crosswalks exist at almost every intersection.
U.S. 25 carries TANKs most heavily used fxed bus route (1) averaging
approximately 20 boarding passengers per service hour. The route runs
between downtown Cincinnati, Covington, and Florence Mall seven days
a week, with 30-minute frequency at peak and 45 to 60 minutes frequency
during off-peak. Buses often experience delays due to heavy traffc.
recommends caution.
U.S. 25 received the greatest number of public comments with motorists
focused on congestion, and bicyclists and pedestrians concerned with safety.
Facilities: U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) and Pike Street
Municipalities: Covington, Park Hills, Ft Wright, Ft Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Crestview Hills, Edgewood, Erlanger, Elsmere
Location: Boone County Line to Madison Avenue
U.S. 25 Segments Functional Class Average Daily Traffc Count* Critical Crash Rate
Factor
Main Street to
I-71/75 (Pike Street)
Urban Minor Arterial 9,500 (2011) 1.17
I-71/75 (Pike Street)
to KY 1072
KY 1072 to I-71/75
(Fort Mitchell)
Urban Minor Arterial 15,000 (2006) Less than one
I-71/75 (Fort
Mitchell) to KY 371
Urban Minor Arterial 21,600 (2011) Less than one
KY 371 to I-275 Urban Minor Arterial 15,400 (2006) 1.13
I-275 to KY 236 Urban Minor Arterial 27,500 (2010) 1.34
KY 236 to Boone
County Line
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RECOMMENDATION
Create a high-frequency, enhanced bus transit corridor from downtown to
the new Florence Transit Hub with specialized branding and operational
treatments applied to vehicles and service corridors.
Improve stop design and amenities (new shelter, signage, bike racks and
route information) at major intersections where transit activity is high, right
of way is available, and there is public support.
Potential enhanced bus stops are proposed for Scott/Pike, Pike/Holman, KY
1072, Fort Mitchell Kroger, KY 371, KY 1303, Crestview Hills Town Center,
and KY 236.
Where on-street parking is permitted at all times, construct bus bulbs by
expanding the bus stop area into the parking lane or eliminate on-street
parking for northbound from 7:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. and southbound from
4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. at three potential locations (Pike Street at Russell Street,
Pike and Eighth streets at Russell Street, and Montague Road). Final locations
will be determined through a specifc site design and planning process.
Where no on-street parking exists, construct bus bays with lengths suffcient
to permit bus acceleration at sixteen potential locations (Arlington Road, St.
James Avenue/Hilton Drive, Wright Summit, KY 1072 (Sleepy Hollow Road),
Ashwood Circle, Fortside Drive, Expressway Plaza, Highland Avenue, KY
371/Huckleberry Hill, Lookout Farm Drive/Whitehouse Drive, Winding
Way/Town Center Boulevard, entrance/exit to Dixie Heights High School/
Edgewood Road, KY 236, McAlpin/Garvey Avenues, Sunset Avenue/Main
Street, and Kentaboo/Eastern Avenues). Final locations will be determined
through a specifc site design and planning process.
Identify intersections where traffc cycle times create long lines and install bus
traffc signal priority.
Continue to implement access management improvements recommended in
the June 2006 Dixie Fix Plan at every opportunity to reduce driveways and
increase safety and travel time.
Coordinate TANK schedules to increase the reliability and on-time
performance. In the long range, increase service frequency to 15 minutes
during peak-time and 30 minutes during off-peak.
Paint sharrows along right lanes every eight feet or immediately following an
intersection.
...cont. U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) Transit Corridor
PROJECT BENEFITS
recommended.
U.S. 25 offers mixed-use, dense, urban environment, supporting high demand
for transit ridership with higher than average concentrations of low income,
disabled, elderly, zero car households, and other populations that depend
greatly upon public transit for daily travel needs.
By coordinating route schedules, reducing bus stops, and increasing bus
frequency and priority, waiting times will be cut in half making transit more
competitive with driving and more attractive.
Bus bulbs ensure that cars do not block bus stops, provide a dedicated
waiting area for transit users, clear sidewalk area for pedestrians, and
improve travel time and on-time performance.
Transit stations improvements at key, high volume intersections provide
public/private economic development opportunities.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Additional distances between bus stops may create problems for elderly and
disabled persons.
Bus bulbs may block and create slight delays for motorists while transit
passengers load and unload.
The removal of on-street parking during peak times will create an
inconvenience for residents.
Right of way is not available for bike lanes or other improvements.
Traffc signal prioritization is a new concept that will require public education
and time.
COST ESTIMATE
Element Design Utilities Right of Way Construction TOTAL
Enhanced
Transit Stop
Design and
Amenities
$30,000 $0 $0 $450,000 $480,000
Traffc and
Infrastructure
Improvements
(Bus Bulbs/
Bays, Bike
Sharrows,
Traffc Signal
Prioritization)
$695,000 $380,000 $95,000 $2,350,000 $3,520,000
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U.S. 25 (Park Hills/Covington Sidewalk Gap)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
High traffc volumes use this corridor as a non-interstate route option
resulting in high congestion and multi-modal safety concerns.
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model shows the 2010 Level of Service
(LOS) for this section of U.S. 25 to be level C. The 2040 LOS is projected to
worsen to level F.
Online survey responses from motorists spoke to the issue of heavy
congestion, high demand for the roadway, and lack of alternate route options.
SAFETY
Existing crash data does not identify a motorist safety-related concern in this
area, however lack of sidewalks in this area forces people to walk alongside
the road or in the road.
Employment density along the U.S. 25 corridor ranges from 1,000 to 5,000
employees per square mile.
Some of Kenton Countys most densely populated areas border this corridor.
Neighborhoods along the corridor range from single family to multi-family,
rental properties with as many as 10 units per acre.
Concentrations of disabled and low income populations ranging in density
from 20 percent to 40 percent are residing in this area.
The Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission (NKAPC) states that
approximately 37 acres of new residential use is anticipated at the old
Northern Kentucky University campus.
NKAPC also conducted the Park Hills Dixie Study in 2010 which projected
intensifed commercial, residential and mixed uses along U.S. 25 in Park Hills.
MULTI-MODAL
The only segment of U.S. 25 with no sidewalks is located between Park Hills
and Covington. A well-worn path on the north side of the roadway from
pedestrian use is visible.
Signalized crosswalks exist along the corridor at almost every intersection.
TANK operates Route 1 along the U.S. 25 corridor.
encourages cyclists to use U.S. 25 with caution.
U.S. 25 received the greatest number and most multi-modal mix (22 driving,
11 bicycling, and nine walking) of online survey comments in comparison to
all other Kenton County roads. Pedestrian-related comments were concerned
about safety.
U.S. 25 Urban Minor Arterial 11,800 (2006) 1.17
Facility: U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway)
Location: From approximately 100 feet east of Mt. Allen Road to Grays Peak
Municipality: Covington and Park Hills
U.S. 25 Pike and Main Intersection
RECOMMENDATION
Construct an approximate 785-foot long, fve-foot wide sidewalk to link
existing pedestrian facilities at The Views development in Covington and
Park Hills on the north side of U.S. 25. Include Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps with truncated domes at drive ways and
new intersection.
Include curb and gutter improvement along north side of U.S. 25.
PROJECT BENEFITS
This improvement would expand multi-modal safety, use, and connectivity in
the area.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
Due to extremely steep topography, an approximate 275-foot long, six-foot
high retaining wall will be necessary along a portion of the new sidewalk
in order to address existing landslides. Geotechnical investigation will be
required and has been included in the design cost estimate as $250,000.
COST ESTIMATE
$350,000 $100,000 $50,000 $800,000 $1,300,000
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U.S. 25 (Pike and Main Intersection)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
Both legs of the intersection are experiencing traffc congestion during peak
periods.
Level of Service for Main Street is projected to worsen from level B to E
by year 2040, if no improvements are made
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for both roadways exceeds state average. In the case
of Main Street, the rate is by almost four times the state average for other
similar type roadways.
In 2012, a pedestrian suffered reportable injuries after being struck by a
vehicle making a right turn onto Main Street.
Employment density in the project area is 1,000 to 5,000 employees per square
mile.
Established, dense urban, residential neighborhoods surround this
intersection with minimum housing densities of four units per acre.
Concentrations of disabled populations and zero car households ranging in
density from 20 percent to 40 percent reside adjacent to the intersection.
MULTI-MODAL
Sidewalks exist on all three legs of the intersection.
Regulated crosswalks span Main Street and east side of the intersection across
U.S. 25.
TANK route 1 travels U.S. 25 with a southbound stop at the Main Street
intersection.
There are no dedicated bicycle facilities. The OKI Bike Route Guide considers
Main Street a preferred route, but recommends cyclists use caution when
traveling U.S. 25.
U.S. 25 (Pike Street Minor Urban
Arterial
9,500 (2011) 1.17
U.S. 25 (Main
Street)
Minor Urban
Arterial
8,100 (Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet,
2012)
3.96
Facility: U.S. 25 (Pike Street) and U.S. 25 (Main Street)
Location: U.S. 25 (Pike Street) intersection at U.S. 25 (Main Street)
U.S. 25 Pike and Main Intersection
RECOMMENDATION
Reconstruct the
intersection with a
continuous, free fow,
right turn lane for traffc
from Main to southbound
Pike streets and from
southbound Pike to Main
streets.
Introduce improvement
to allow southbound
Main Street traffc to turn
left on to Pike Street.
Include a protected
pedestrian signal and
crosswalk, as well as
vehicular loop detection.
PROJECT BENEFITS
Motorist travel delay
will be reduced and
pedestrian safety
improved.
Improved air quality, noise reduction and visual aesthetics for local residents
and businesses will occur by eliminating idling commuter traffc waiting to
turn onto and off of Pike and Main streets.
Connectivity between north and south sides of Pike Street will be improved
Mobility options for people and goods will be enhanced to support economic
vitality.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
This improvement was partially funded with Congestion Mitigation Air
Quality funds in TIP 6-3704, but additional funding is needed to complete the
project.
In order to improve the intersection, it is necessary to acquire a gas station that
is located on the northeast corner.
COST ESTIMATE
Funded (CMAQ) $50,000 $200,000 $40,000 $520,000 $810,000
Funding Needed $0 $0 $1,610,000 $0 $1,610,000
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U.S. 42 (Clay Wade Bailey Bridge) Bike Sharrows
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONGESTION
The Brent Spence Bridge Options Analysis (September 2013) states that the project will
have an extensive impact on travel across other river crossings due to diverted traffc.
In Kenton County, the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge is noted as the crossing which will be
most signifcantly impacted.
The bridge experiences traffc congestion in both AM and PM peak periods. U.S. 25
exhibits congestion primarily during PM peak. Despite 2013 traffc signal system
retiming project, traffc routinely backs up over the crest of the Clay Wade Bailey
Bridge during the peak hours.
The OKI Regional Traffc Demand Model forecasts the Level of Service (LOS) for the
Clay Wade Bailey Bridge to worsen from level B to F by 2040.
SAFETY
The Critical Crash Rate for U.S. 25 exceeds state average by almost four times.
Over the past three years, this intersection has been the location of crashes with
serious injuries involving bicyclists and passenger vehicles.
The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge provides access to downtown Cincinnati and its
riverfront. Employment density in the area is more than 5,000 employees per square
mile including the IRS Center which employs approximately 4,000 people.
U.S. 25 provides access to Covingtons historic Mainstrasse area with shops,
restaurants, bars, and single- and multi-family residences.
Concentrations of elderly, low income, and zero car households range in density from
20 percent to 40 percent in adjacent blocks.
Several business driveways are located within close proximity to the KY 8 (Fourth
Street) and U.S. 25 intersection.
MULTI-MODAL
All TANK local fxed bus routes that serve Kenton and Boone counties use the bridge
to cross the Ohio River with one exception, the Southbank Shuttle. TANK also uses
U.S. 25 south of the intersection. There is an existing TANK stop at the intersection.
The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge serves as the only Ohio River crossing accommodating
bicyclists in Kenton County. However, there are no dedicated bicycle facilities. The
OKI Bike Route Guide considers the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge and U.S. 25 preferred
routes.
Sidewalks exist on both sides of U.S. 25. A sidewalk is located on the east side of the
bridge.
Clay Wade
Bailey Bridge
Minor Urban
Arterial
15,000 (Kentucky
, 8.8% trucks
Less than one
U.S. 25 (Main
Street)
Minor Urban
Arterial
8,100 (Kentucky
3.96
Facility: U.S. 42 (Clay Wade Bailey Bridge)
Location: Ohio River to KY 8 (Fourth Street)
U.S. 42 (Clay Wade Bailey Bridge) Bike Sharrows
RECOMMENDATION
Paint sharrows or
shared lane markings
along the right hand
lanes on each side
of bridge every 200
feet. The length
for northbound
and southbound
travel lanes is
approximately 7.69
miles total. The
sharrow markings
should be placed at
least four feet from
the curb.
Install signage at both
ends of the bridge
to alert motorists of
shared lane use with
bicyclists.
Replace existing,
estimated 60,
drainage grates on the bridge with those safe for bicycles.
Consider video or microwave traffc signal detection that addresses bicycle
needs.
PROJECT BENEFITS
PROJECT CHALLENGES
recommended.
COST ESTIMATE
$5,000 $0 $0 $22,000 $27,000
Recommendation Name
in alphabetical order
Location/Termini Municipality or Jurisdiction Description Transportation Mode(s) TOTAL COST ESTIMATE
in 2014 dollars
Decoursey Freight Corridor
Improvements
KY 177 connectivity to KY 9 Taylor Mill, Covington and
Campbell County
Construct a single connector road and multi-use path. Roadway/Freight/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$24,750,000
Dudley Road Intersection with KY 17 Edgewood, Fort Wright Construct dual left lane and one dedicated right turn lanes
including crosswalk.
Roadway/Pedestrian $1,000,000
I-275 Westbound Ramp U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) to KY 236 (Donaldson
Highway/Commonwealth Avenue)
Erlanger, Crestview Hills Construct new ramp facility for east- and westbound I-275 traffc to
southbound I-71/75 to remove conficts with southbound 1-71/75
traffc with KY 236 destinations.
Roadway $50,000,000
KY 1072 (Highland Pike/Kyles
Lane)
KY 17 (Madison Pike) to I-71/75 northbound
on and off ramps
Fort Wright Restripe to retain one southbound through lane and create a
dedicated northbound through lane with two-way, left turn lane.
Reconstruct right turn lane from northbound KY 1072 to eastbound
KY 3187.
Roadway $700,000
KY 1501 (Hands Pike) Phase I Crystal Lake Drive to Otter Drive Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct and create two travel lanes. Construct sidewalks and
crosswalks and signage.
KY 17 Bike Sharrows " North/South: Scott and Greenup streets
between East 20th Street and KY 8 (East
Fourth Street)
East/West: East 20th Street between
Madison Avenue and Greenup Street"
Covington Paint sharrows or shared lane markings. Bicycle $38,000
KY 371 (Orphanage/
Buttermilk Alignment)
U.S. 25 intersection with KY 371 (Buttermilk
Pike) to KY 371 (Orphanage Road) north of
Stevies Ridge Road
Fort Mitchell and Lakeside Park Alignment to existing road, create a three lane, curbed roadway
with sidewalk. Maintain existing TANK stops.
KY 536 Construction Boone County Line to KY 17 (Madison Pike)
(TIP 6-162)
Independence, Kenton County Construct improvements as designed in TIP 6-162 including multi-
use path.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$48,000,000
KY 536 Scoping Study KY 17 (Madison Pike) to Licking River Independence, Kenton County Conduct a scoping study to identify two to three altneratives,
cost estimates for design, right of way, utlities, construction, and
environmental and social red fags.
Scoping Study $300,000
KY 8 (Fifth Street Widening) I-71/75 northbound off ramp to U.S. 25 (Main
Street)
Covington Construct additional lane and reconstruct sidewalk along new road. Roadway/Pedestrian $8,300,000
KY 8 (Fourth Street Bridge) KY 8 (Garrard Street) to the Licking River Covington Construct a new, 1,300-foot long bridge with four, 11-foot lanes,
shoulders, curb and gutter. Include 10-foot multi-use path on new
bridge or via a separate facility adjacent to the bridge - based on
funding availability.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$34,000,000
KY 8 (Fourth Street Widening) U.S. 25 (Main Street) to Philadelphia Street Covington Create a new dedicated right turn lane, and widening and include
sidewalk replacement.
KY 8 (Third Street Intersection) KY 2374 (West Third Street) intersection Covington Construct roundabout and enhance crosswalk markings. Roadway/Pedestrian $2,700,000
KY 8 Bike Sharrows KY 8 (Fourth Street) between Philadelphia
Street and the Licking River
KY 8 (Fifth Street) between KY 8 (Crescent
Avenue) and Garrard Street
KY 8 (Garrard Street) between KY 8 (Fifth
and Fourth streets)
Licking River Greenway Trail
Phase III
East 8th and Garrard streets to East 15th Street
and Eastern Avenue
Covington Construct Licking River Greenway Trail. Bicycle/Pedestrian $200,000
Madison Avenue/KY 17
Transit Corridor
Covington Transit Center to the TANK Fort
Wright Transit Hub
Covington, Kenton Vale, Fort
Wright
Create a high-frequency bus transit corridor, paint sharrows or
shared lane markings.
Bus Transit $2,380,000
New Buffngton Multi-Use
Path
Kenton County Line to Garvey Avenue Kenton County, Elsmere Construct a multi-use path, conduct a feasibility study and
construct preferred alternative for multi-modal bridge crossing.
Bicycle/Pedestrian $3,040,000
Riverfront Commons Multi-
use Path
Entire city of Covington Ohio Riverfront Covington Construct a multi-use path to include retaining wall. Bicycle/Pedestrian $14,200,000
U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway)
Transit Corridor
" U.S. 25 from Boone County Line to Main
Street
Pike Street from Main Street to Madison
Avenue
West Eighth Street from West Pike Street to
Madison Avenue
"
Covington, Park Hills, Fort
Wright, Fort Mitchell, Lakeside
Park, Crestview Hills, Edgewood,
Erlanger, Elsmere
Create a high-frequency, enhanced bus transit corridor. Provide
specialized branding and operational treatments. Improve bus stop
design and amenitites. Include bike sharrows.
Bus Transit/Bicycle $4,000,000
U.S. 25 (Park Hills/Covington
Sidewalk Gap)
From approximately 100 feet east of Mt. Allen
Road to Grays Peak
Park Hills, Covington Construct sidewalk and include curb and gutter improvements. Pedestrian/Roadway $1,300,000
U.S. 25 (Pike and Main
Intersection)
Intersection with Main St Covington Reconstruct intersection with continuous, free fow, right turn lane
and improve traffc signals.
Roadway $1,610,000
U.S. 42 (Clay Wade Bailey
Bridge) Bike Sharrows
Ohio River to KY 8 (Fourth Street) Covington Paint sharrows or shared lane markings. Install signage, replace
drainage grates and consider traffc signal detection.
Bicycle $18,000
Recommendation Name
in 2014 dollars
Decoursey Freight Corridor
Improvements
KY 177 connectivity to KY 9 Taylor Mill, Covington and
Campbell County
Construct a single connector road and multi-use path. Roadway/Freight/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$24,750,000
Dudley Road Intersection with KY 17 Edgewood, Fort Wright Construct dual left lane and one dedicated right turn lanes
including crosswalk.
I-275 Westbound Ramp U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) to KY 236 (Donaldson
Highway/Commonwealth Avenue)
Erlanger, Crestview Hills Construct new ramp facility for east- and westbound I-275 traffc to
southbound I-71/75 to remove conficts with southbound 1-71/75
traffc with KY 236 destinations.
Roadway $50,000,000
KY 1072 (Highland Pike/Kyles
Lane)
KY 17 (Madison Pike) to I-71/75 northbound
on and off ramps
Fort Wright Restripe to retain one southbound through lane and create a
dedicated northbound through lane with two-way, left turn lane.
Reconstruct right turn lane from northbound KY 1072 to eastbound
KY 3187.
Roadway $700,000
KY 1501 (Hands Pike) Phase I Crystal Lake Drive to Otter Drive Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct and create two travel lanes. Construct sidewalks and
crosswalks and signage.
KY 17 Bike Sharrows " North/South: Scott and Greenup streets
between East 20th Street and KY 8 (East
Fourth Street)
East/West: East 20th Street between
Madison Avenue and Greenup Street"
KY 371 (Orphanage/
Buttermilk Alignment)
U.S. 25 intersection with KY 371 (Buttermilk
Pike) to KY 371 (Orphanage Road) north of
Stevies Ridge Road
Fort Mitchell and Lakeside Park Alignment to existing road, create a three lane, curbed roadway
with sidewalk. Maintain existing TANK stops.
KY 536 Construction Boone County Line to KY 17 (Madison Pike)
(TIP 6-162)
Independence, Kenton County Construct improvements as designed in TIP 6-162 including multi-
use path.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$48,000,000
KY 536 Scoping Study KY 17 (Madison Pike) to Licking River Independence, Kenton County Conduct a scoping study to identify two to three altneratives,
cost estimates for design, right of way, utlities, construction, and
environmental and social red fags.
Scoping Study $300,000
KY 8 (Fifth Street Widening) I-71/75 northbound off ramp to U.S. 25 (Main
Street)
Covington Construct additional lane and reconstruct sidewalk along new road. Roadway/Pedestrian $8,300,000
KY 8 (Fourth Street Bridge) KY 8 (Garrard Street) to the Licking River Covington Construct a new, 1,300-foot long bridge with four, 11-foot lanes,
shoulders, curb and gutter. Include 10-foot multi-use path on new
bridge or via a separate facility adjacent to the bridge - based on
funding availability.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$34,000,000
KY 8 (Fourth Street Widening) U.S. 25 (Main Street) to Philadelphia Street Covington Create a new dedicated right turn lane, and widening and include
sidewalk replacement.
KY 8 (Third Street Intersection) KY 2374 (West Third Street) intersection Covington Construct roundabout and enhance crosswalk markings. Roadway/Pedestrian $2,700,000
KY 8 Bike Sharrows KY 8 (Fourth Street) between Philadelphia
Street and the Licking River
KY 8 (Fifth Street) between KY 8 (Crescent
Avenue) and Garrard Street
KY 8 (Garrard Street) between KY 8 (Fifth
and Fourth streets)
Licking River Greenway Trail
Phase III
East 8th and Garrard streets to East 15th Street
and Eastern Avenue
Covington Construct Licking River Greenway Trail. Bicycle/Pedestrian $200,000
Madison Avenue/KY 17
Transit Corridor
Covington Transit Center to the TANK Fort
Wright Transit Hub
Covington, Kenton Vale, Fort
Wright
Create a high-frequency bus transit corridor, paint sharrows or
shared lane markings.
New Buffngton Multi-Use
Path
Kenton County Line to Garvey Avenue Kenton County, Elsmere Construct a multi-use path, conduct a feasibility study and
construct preferred alternative for multi-modal bridge crossing.
Riverfront Commons Multi-
use Path
Entire city of Covington Ohio Riverfront Covington Construct a multi-use path to include retaining wall. Bicycle/Pedestrian $14,200,000
U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway)
Transit Corridor
" U.S. 25 from Boone County Line to Main
Street
Pike Street from Main Street to Madison
Avenue
West Eighth Street from West Pike Street to
Madison Avenue
"
Covington, Park Hills, Fort
Wright, Fort Mitchell, Lakeside
Park, Crestview Hills, Edgewood,
Erlanger, Elsmere
Create a high-frequency, enhanced bus transit corridor. Provide
specialized branding and operational treatments. Improve bus stop
design and amenitites. Include bike sharrows.
Bus Transit/Bicycle $4,000,000
U.S. 25 (Park Hills/Covington
Sidewalk Gap)
From approximately 100 feet east of Mt. Allen
Road to Grays Peak
Park Hills, Covington Construct sidewalk and include curb and gutter improvements. Pedestrian/Roadway $1,300,000
U.S. 25 (Pike and Main
Intersection)
Intersection with Main St Covington Reconstruct intersection with continuous, free fow, right turn lane
and improve traffc signals.
Roadway $1,610,000
U.S. 42 (Clay Wade Bailey
Bridge) Bike Sharrows
Ohio River to KY 8 (Fourth Street) Covington Paint sharrows or shared lane markings. Install signage, replace
drainage grates and consider traffc signal detection.
Bicycle $18,000
59
Medium Priority Recommendations
Recommendation Name
Location/Termini Municipality or Jurisdiction Description Transportation Mode(s) TOTAL COST
ESTIMATE
in 2014 dollars
I-71/75 Bus on Shoulders Brent Spence Bridge to Boone County
Line
Covington, Fort Wright, Fort
Mitchell, Erlanger
Bus on left shoulder of 1-71/75 Bus Transit $50,000
19th Street from Augustine to Jefferson Covington Conduct traffc study, retime and optimize traffc signals. Roadway $500,000
Bromley-Crescent Springs
Road
Amsterdam Road to Highwater Road Bromley, Crescent Springs Reconstruct to create a two lane section and create a multi-
use path.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$12,760,000
Edgewood Park & Ride Freedom Park area at corner of Thomas
More Parkway and Dudley Road
Edgewood Construct a park & ride facility with shelter or waiting area,
expand parking.
KY 1303 (Crestview Hills
Mall/Thomas More
Alignment)
Crestview Hills Mall Road to Thomas
More Parkway
Crestview Hills Construct a new road. Construct new northbound dual left
turn lanes and right turn lanes. Include sidewalks.
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$9,990,000
KY 1501 (Hands Pike) III Edwin Drive to KY 16 Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct and create two travel lanes. Construct
sidewalks and crosswalks and signage.
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$4,750,000
KY 1501 (Hands Pike)
Phase II
Otter Drive to Edwin Drive Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct and create two travel lanes. Construct
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$6,870,000
KY 16 Widening Phase I KY 2047 to KY 536 (Harris Pike) Independence, Kenton
County
Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with four through
lanes for two-way left turns and dedicated left turn lane.
Construct sidewalk and bike lanes.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$63,200,000
KY 17 Access
Management
KY 1072 (Highland Pike) to KY 3070
(Howard Litzler Drive)
Fort Wright Create cross access frontage roads, construct non-
traversable median with dedicated left turn lanes.
Roadway $6,700,000
KY 2045 (McCullum Pike)
Widening
East from Old Madison Pike for
approximately 1,900 feet
Independence Reconstruct and widen. Construct a multi-use path. Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$5,000,000
KY 2047 (Senour Road)
Sidewalk Gap
Sycamore/Clover Ridge Subdivision to
KY 16
Covington Construct a sidewalk Pedestrian $1,500,000
KY 236 (Commonwealth)
Widening
Baker Street to U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) Erlanger Construct a fve lane section four through lanes and
dedicated left turn lane. Construct a multi-use path.
Construct a dedicated right turn lane and left turn lane.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$14,000,000
KY 3187 Intersection
Improvements
Highland Place/Highland Pike to
Farrell Drive
Fort Wright Align intersection and create a three-lane section with left
turn lanes and new sidewalks.
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$8,250,000
KY 371 (Buttermilk)
Corridor Improvements
I-71/75 ramps to High Street/
Buttermilk Crossing
Crescent Springs and Fort
Mitchell
Right in/right out access. Three lane roadway with a two-
way left turn lane connection and sidewalks.
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$1,850,000
KY 371 (Orphanage)
Sidewalk Gap
Stevies Ridge Road to Jerrys Lane Fort Mitchell Install a sidewalk. Pedestrian $175,000
Licking River Greenway
Trail Waterline Bridge
Licking River crossing near Summit
Drive
Covington Construct Licking River Greenway Trail. Bicycle/Pedestrian $1,700,000
Old Turkeyfoot Sidewalk
Gap
Autumn Road to 300 feet north Elsmere Construct a sidewalk. Pedestrian $160,000
Rail Transit Right of Way
Acquisition
Downtown Covington along the I-71/75
corridor to I-275 and the Boone County
Line
Covington, Park Hills,
Fort Wright, Fort Mitchell,
Crescent Springs, Erlanger
Approximate 11 miles of right of way and rail
infrastructure be acquired.
Rail Transit $40,000,000
Richardson Road Boone County Line to KY 1303
(Turkeyfoot Road)
Independence Reconstruct and widen to three lanes including two, two-
way left turn lanes. Restore crosswalk
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$24,500,000
U.S. 25 (Commonwealth
to Hallam)
KY 236 (Commonwealth) to Hallam
Avenue
Erlanger Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with two-way left
turn lane. Replace existing railroad bridge. Sidewalks and
paint sharrows or shared lane markings
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$18,000,000
U.S. 25 (Hallam to
Edgewood)
Hallam Avenue to Edgewood Road Erlanger, Edgewood Reconstruct center two-way left turn lane and dedicated
left-turn lane. Sidewalks and paint sharrows or shared lane
markings.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$990,000
U.S. 25/KY 1072 (Dixie/
Kyles Intersection)
Ashwood Circle to KY 1072 (Sleepy
Hollow Road) and I-71/75 interchange
to U.S. 25
Fort Wright Reconstruct existing intersection, construct two, dedicated
left turn lanes, apply access management, reconstruct
sidewalks and paint sharrows or shared lane markings.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$23,000,000
Recommendation Name
Location/Termini Municipality or Jurisdiction Description Transportation Mode(s) TOTAL COST
ESTIMATE
in 2014 dollars
I-71/75 Bus on Shoulders Brent Spence Bridge to Boone County
Line
Covington, Fort Wright, Fort
Mitchell, Erlanger
Bus on left shoulder of 1-71/75 Bus Transit $50,000
19th Street from Augustine to Jefferson Covington Conduct traffc study, retime and optimize traffc signals. Roadway $500,000
Bromley-Crescent Springs
Road
Amsterdam Road to Highwater Road Bromley, Crescent Springs Reconstruct to create a two lane section and create a multi-
use path.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$12,760,000
Edgewood Park & Ride Freedom Park area at corner of Thomas
More Parkway and Dudley Road
Edgewood Construct a park & ride facility with shelter or waiting area,
expand parking.
KY 1303 (Crestview Hills
Mall/Thomas More
Alignment)
Crestview Hills Mall Road to Thomas
More Parkway
Crestview Hills Construct a new road. Construct new northbound dual left
turn lanes and right turn lanes. Include sidewalks.
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$9,990,000
KY 1501 (Hands Pike) III Edwin Drive to KY 16 Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct and create two travel lanes. Construct
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$4,750,000
KY 1501 (Hands Pike)
Phase II
Otter Drive to Edwin Drive Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct and create two travel lanes. Construct
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$6,870,000
KY 16 Widening Phase I KY 2047 to KY 536 (Harris Pike) Independence, Kenton
County
Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with four through
lanes for two-way left turns and dedicated left turn lane.
Construct sidewalk and bike lanes.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$63,200,000
KY 17 Access
Management
KY 1072 (Highland Pike) to KY 3070
(Howard Litzler Drive)
Fort Wright Create cross access frontage roads, construct non-
traversable median with dedicated left turn lanes.
Roadway $6,700,000
KY 2045 (McCullum Pike)
Widening
East from Old Madison Pike for
approximately 1,900 feet
Independence Reconstruct and widen. Construct a multi-use path. Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$5,000,000
KY 2047 (Senour Road)
Sidewalk Gap
Sycamore/Clover Ridge Subdivision to
KY 16
Covington Construct a sidewalk Pedestrian $1,500,000
KY 236 (Commonwealth)
Widening
Baker Street to U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) Erlanger Construct a fve lane section four through lanes and
dedicated left turn lane. Construct a multi-use path.
Construct a dedicated right turn lane and left turn lane.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$14,000,000
KY 3187 Intersection
Improvements
Highland Place/Highland Pike to
Farrell Drive
Fort Wright Align intersection and create a three-lane section with left
turn lanes and new sidewalks.
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$8,250,000
KY 371 (Buttermilk)
Corridor Improvements
I-71/75 ramps to High Street/
Buttermilk Crossing
Crescent Springs and Fort
Mitchell
Right in/right out access. Three lane roadway with a two-
way left turn lane connection and sidewalks.
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$1,850,000
KY 371 (Orphanage)
Sidewalk Gap
Stevies Ridge Road to Jerrys Lane Fort Mitchell Install a sidewalk. Pedestrian $175,000
Licking River Greenway
Trail Waterline Bridge
Licking River crossing near Summit
Drive
Covington Construct Licking River Greenway Trail. Bicycle/Pedestrian $1,700,000
Old Turkeyfoot Sidewalk
Gap
Autumn Road to 300 feet north Elsmere Construct a sidewalk. Pedestrian $160,000
Rail Transit Right of Way
Acquisition
Downtown Covington along the I-71/75
corridor to I-275 and the Boone County
Line
Covington, Park Hills,
Fort Wright, Fort Mitchell,
Crescent Springs, Erlanger
Approximate 11 miles of right of way and rail
infrastructure be acquired.
Rail Transit $40,000,000
Richardson Road Boone County Line to KY 1303
(Turkeyfoot Road)
Independence Reconstruct and widen to three lanes including two, two-
way left turn lanes. Restore crosswalk
Roadway/
Pedestrian
$24,500,000
U.S. 25 (Commonwealth
to Hallam)
KY 236 (Commonwealth) to Hallam
Avenue
Erlanger Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with two-way left
turn lane. Replace existing railroad bridge. Sidewalks and
paint sharrows or shared lane markings
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$18,000,000
U.S. 25 (Hallam to
Edgewood)
Hallam Avenue to Edgewood Road Erlanger, Edgewood Reconstruct center two-way left turn lane and dedicated
left-turn lane. Sidewalks and paint sharrows or shared lane
markings.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$990,000
U.S. 25/KY 1072 (Dixie/
Kyles Intersection)
Ashwood Circle to KY 1072 (Sleepy
Hollow Road) and I-71/75 interchange
to U.S. 25
Fort Wright Reconstruct existing intersection, construct two, dedicated
left turn lanes, apply access management, reconstruct
sidewalks and paint sharrows or shared lane markings.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$23,000,000
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Recommendation Name
in 2014 dollars
CS 2085 (Wayman Branch
Road)
1000 feet north of KY 1501 to New KY
16 (Old Taylor Mill Road)
Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct to create two-foot travel lanes and
construct a multi-use path
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$22,500,000
CS 6147 (Highwater)
Widening
Amsterdam Road to Bromley-
Crescent Springs Road
Villa Hills, Bromley Reconstruct and widen. Install guard rails as needed. Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$16,000,000
Horsebranch Road Multi-
use Path
Thomas More Parkway to KY 371
(Orphanage Road)
Crestview Hills Construct a multi-use path, install signage. Bicycle/Pedestrian $1,990,000
KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot) Bike
Sharrows
Dudley Road through the I-275
interchange
Crestview Hills,
Edgewood
Paint sharrows or shared lane markings and install
signage.
Bicycle $13,500
KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot) Multi-
Use Path and Bike Sharrows
I-275 interchange to U.S. 25 Lakeside Park Install a multi-use path, paint sharrows or shared lane
markings. Install signage.
KY 14 (Bracht Piner Road) U.S. 25 to KY 17 Kenton County Reconstruct and widen. Roadway $23,000,000
KY 14 (Rich Road) Approximately 1,765 feet east of KY
17 to KY 177
Kenton County Reconstruct and widen. Install guard rails as needed. Roadway $77,060,000
KY 16 Widening Phase II KY 536 (Harris Pike) to KY 17 Kenton County Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with four
through lanes for two-way left turns and dedicated left
turn lane. Construct sidewalk and bike lanes.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$33,900,000
KY 16 Widening Phase III KY 17 to U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) Kenton County Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with four
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$45,100,000
KY 17 (Hempfing Road
Intersection)
KY 3072 (Hempfing Road) to
Spillman Road
Kenton County Construct new roadway intersection angle with two
dedicated left turn lanes.
Roadway $300,000
KY 17 (Moffett Road
Intersection)
Bird Road to KY 2042 (Moffett Road) Kenton County Construct two-lane section of roadway intersection and
two dedicated, left turn lanes.
Roadway $300,000
KY 17 Multi-use Path KY 371 (Orphanage Road) south to
KY 16
Kenton County,
Independence,
Erlanger, Covington,
Fort Wright
Construct a multi-use path, paint crosswalk
pavement markings, install signage and apply access
management treatments.
KY 1829 (Richardson Road) KY 1303 to KY 3035 and from KY 3035
to KY 17
Independence, Erlanger Reconstruct create two lanes. Construct a multi-use
path
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$54,000,000
KY 2042 (Moffett) Widening
Phase I
KY 17 to Martin Road Kenton County Reconstruct and widen. Install guard rails as needed. Roadway $13,500,000
Phase II
Martin Road to KY 2042 (Kenton
Station Road) to KY 177
KY 2045 (Independence)
Widening
KY 536 (Bristow Road) to Old
Madison Pike
Independence Reconstruct and widen. Construct a sidewalk or multi-
use path.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$17,400,000
KY 2373 (Crescent Springs)
Sidewalk Gap
Just north of I-71/75 overpass to Riggs
Avenue
Erlanger Construct a sidewalk, conduct feasibility study and
construct preferred alternative for multi-modal bridge
crossing.
KY 371 (Orphanage) Multi-
modal Improvements
Jerrys Lane to KY 17 (Madison Pike) Fort Wright Install signage for bicyclists. Install sidewalks Bicycle/Pedestrian $425,000
U.S. 25 (Boone to Grant
county lines)
Boone County Line to Grant County
Line
Kenton County Reconstruct and widen to create 3-lanes. Include
purchase of right of way for future trail.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$31,500,000
U.S. 25 (KY 14 Intersection) KY 14 (Bracht Piner Road) intersection Kenton County Construct two lane section of new roadway Roadway $4,600,000
Western Kenton/Eastern
Boone County Freight
Access Study
Approx 900 acres of industrially-
zoned land south of Maher Road,
west of Banklick Road, and north of
KY 16
Kenton County Conduct a joint planning study between Boone and
Kenton counties to examine options for improving
freight connectivity.
Planning Study $150,000
Low Priority Recommendations
Recommendation Name
in 2014 dollars
CS 2085 (Wayman Branch
Road)
1000 feet north of KY 1501 to New KY
16 (Old Taylor Mill Road)
Covington, Taylor Mill Reconstruct to create two-foot travel lanes and
construct a multi-use path
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$22,500,000
CS 6147 (Highwater)
Widening
Amsterdam Road to Bromley-
Crescent Springs Road
Villa Hills, Bromley Reconstruct and widen. Install guard rails as needed. Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$16,000,000
Horsebranch Road Multi-
use Path
Thomas More Parkway to KY 371
(Orphanage Road)
Crestview Hills Construct a multi-use path, install signage. Bicycle/Pedestrian $1,990,000
KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot) Bike
Sharrows
Dudley Road through the I-275
interchange
Crestview Hills,
Edgewood
Paint sharrows or shared lane markings and install
signage.
Bicycle $13,500
KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot) Multi-
Use Path and Bike Sharrows
I-275 interchange to U.S. 25 Lakeside Park Install a multi-use path, paint sharrows or shared lane
markings. Install signage.
KY 14 (Bracht Piner Road) U.S. 25 to KY 17 Kenton County Reconstruct and widen. Roadway $23,000,000
KY 14 (Rich Road) Approximately 1,765 feet east of KY
17 to KY 177
KY 16 Widening Phase II KY 536 (Harris Pike) to KY 17 Kenton County Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with four
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$33,900,000
KY 16 Widening Phase III KY 17 to U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) Kenton County Reconstruct to create a fve lane section with four
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$45,100,000
KY 17 (Hempfing Road
Intersection)
KY 3072 (Hempfing Road) to
Spillman Road
Kenton County Construct new roadway intersection angle with two
dedicated left turn lanes.
Roadway $300,000
KY 17 (Moffett Road
Intersection)
Bird Road to KY 2042 (Moffett Road) Kenton County Construct two-lane section of roadway intersection and
two dedicated, left turn lanes.
Roadway $300,000
KY 17 Multi-use Path KY 371 (Orphanage Road) south to
KY 16
Kenton County,
Independence,
Erlanger, Covington,
Fort Wright
Construct a multi-use path, paint crosswalk
pavement markings, install signage and apply access
management treatments.
KY 1829 (Richardson Road) KY 1303 to KY 3035 and from KY 3035
to KY 17
Independence, Erlanger Reconstruct create two lanes. Construct a multi-use
path
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$54,000,000
Phase I
KY 17 to Martin Road Kenton County Reconstruct and widen. Install guard rails as needed. Roadway $13,500,000
Phase II
Martin Road to KY 2042 (Kenton
Station Road) to KY 177
KY 2045 (Independence)
Widening
KY 536 (Bristow Road) to Old
Madison Pike
Independence Reconstruct and widen. Construct a sidewalk or multi-
use path.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$17,400,000
KY 2373 (Crescent Springs)
Sidewalk Gap
Just north of I-71/75 overpass to Riggs
Avenue
Erlanger Construct a sidewalk, conduct feasibility study and
construct preferred alternative for multi-modal bridge
crossing.
KY 371 (Orphanage) Multi-
modal Improvements
Jerrys Lane to KY 17 (Madison Pike) Fort Wright Install signage for bicyclists. Install sidewalks Bicycle/Pedestrian $425,000
U.S. 25 (Boone to Grant
county lines)
Boone County Line to Grant County
Line
Kenton County Reconstruct and widen to create 3-lanes. Include
purchase of right of way for future trail.
Roadway/Bicycle/
Pedestrian
$31,500,000
U.S. 25 (KY 14 Intersection) KY 14 (Bracht Piner Road) intersection Kenton County Construct two lane section of new roadway Roadway $4,600,000
Western Kenton/Eastern
Boone County Freight
Access Study
Approx 900 acres of industrially-
zoned land south of Maher Road,
west of Banklick Road, and north of
KY 16
Kenton County Conduct a joint planning study between Boone and
Kenton counties to examine options for improving
freight connectivity.
Planning Study $150,000
OHIO-KENTUCKY-INDIANA
REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
513.621.6300 | 513.621.9325 (FAX) | www.oki.org
Robyn Bancroft, AICP
Project Manager
Acknowledgements
OKI would like to express the deepest appreciation to the members of the Advisory
Team for their commitment to public service and this year-long endeavor. Without
each members guidance and constant help, this plan would not have been possible.
Furthermore, we would also like to acknowledge with much appreciation the crucial role
of the KYTC District 6 and NKAPC staff. KYTCs professionalism and transportation
expertise is unsurpassed. The OKI region is fortunate to have such talented resources,
and friends, so close at hand. NKAPCs tenacity and collaborative spirit balanced land
use planning with transportation reality.
With adoption by the OKI Board of Directors, recommendations from this plan will be
considered for inclusion in the fscally-constrained OKI Regional Transportation Plan.
In order to be eligible to receive federal funding, recommendations must be included
in the fscally-constrained OKI Regional Transportation Plan. In order to respond to
any changing transportation needs, this Kenton County Transportation Plan may be
amended at any time by action of the OKI Board of Directors.

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