Newport and Covington Commissions will be voting on 1/23 and 1/24 to enter the agreement to create a comprehensive bike safety plan. Both commissions have signaled a desire to enter into the agreement. We need your help by submitting supporting comments on why you think this is a good idea.
We appreciate the effort by all the partners to help move this planning project along and ask you to join us as it is considered. Out of respect for the work of the commission and staff during this busy time, we ask you to write your thoughts on the proposed plan. We will compile them and submit them to the Covington and Newport City Commissions and staff, so you are all heard. At this meeting, we will have a spokesperson representing the voice of Bike Lanes for Covington and Newport.
Here are suggested points to assist you with your written comments:
Thank you for supporting the interim protected bike lane on the Girl Scout Bridge proposed by Devou Good Foundation and Tri-State Trails.
I also support the creation of a Bike and Pedestrian Safety plan for Newport and Covington.
These plans will make the street safe and convenient for people walking and biking.
A safe Covington will reduce climate emissions, support businesses, and keep our community safe and healthy.
Paint is not protection - - - We need physically protected bike lanes on the city's most dangerous corridors — the state routes. Neighborhood streets can be calmed with curb extensions and speed cushions.
Tell your personal story of how drivers in Covington and Newport impacted you.
Newport
Where: Newport City Hall, 998 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
Map and Directions
When: Monday, January 23 at 7:00 PM
Parking: There is limited bike parking in front of city hall and across the street
Covington
Where: Covington City Hall, 20 W. Pike St, Covington, KY 41011
Map and Directions
When: Tuesday, January 24 at 6:00 PM
Parking: There is bike parking in front of city hall and across the street
Please share your thoughts in writing. Even without speaking, we want the Commissions to understand that the community that desires and needs our city to have better and safer active transportation options.