Nov 3 Local News LASIBA Committee To Meet Thursday A committee of the Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority will meet in Jeffersonville. The meeting agenda includes an update on the financing plan that was originally slated to be released later this year. By Gabe Bullard Nov 3 Local News LASIBA Committee To Meet Thursday Gabe Bullard
Sep 15 Local News Council Committee Approves Anti-Toll Resolution The nonbinding legislation recognizes that tolls will be necessary to finance two bridges. But it asks the bi-state Bridges Authority to only toll new bridges. By Gabe Bullard Sep 15 Local News Council Committee Approves Anti-Toll Resolution Gabe Bullard
Sep 9 Local News Allen Endorses Heiner In Mayor's Race Former Democratic mayoral candidate Tyler Allen has endorsed Republican Hal Heiner in the general election. Allen says he was influenced by Heiner's stance on the Ohio River Bridges Project. By Gabe Bullard Sep 9 Local News Allen Endorses Heiner In Mayor's Race Gabe Bullard
Sep 3 Local News Anti-Toll Resolution Has Broad Council Support A resolution opposing tolls on existing bridges has garnered the support of more than half of the Louisville Metro Council. The legislation asserts the council's position in the Ohio River Bridges Project. By Gabe Bullard Sep 3 Local News Anti-Toll Resolution Has Broad Council Support Gabe Bullard
Sep 2 Local News Bridges Authority Remains Dedicated To Two Bridges The bi-state authority overseeing the Ohio River Bridges Project has reinforced its dedication to the project as it's planned. The authority clarified its position in a meeting Thursday by passing what it calls its strategic objectives. By Gabe Bullard Sep 2 Local News Bridges Authority Remains Dedicated To Two Bridges Gabe Bullard
Aug 30 Local News Bridges Project A Growing Issue In Mayor's Race The Bridges Authority is now figuring out how to pay for the project. Three candidates for mayor have spoken against high tolls on new bridges and any tolls on Spaghetti Junction. And, a recent poll showed the majority of Louisvillians opposed to the entire project. By Gabe Bullard Aug 30 Local News Bridges Project A Growing Issue In Mayor's Race Gabe Bullard
Aug 25 Local News Daniels: Tolls A Fair Way To Help Finance Bridges Daniels says he believes tolling is preferable to raising the gasoline tax for the plan, which would build two new Ohio River bridges and re-configure downtown Louisville's Spaghetti Junction. By Rick Howlett Aug 25 Local News Daniels: Tolls A Fair Way To Help Finance Bridges Rick Howlett
Aug 19 Local News Bridges Authority Reviews Possible Tolls On Spaghetti Junction The co-chair of the Ohio River Bridges Authority says every major element of the bridges project could be tolled, including Spaghetti Junction. The authority is trying to figure out how to generate the 4.1 billion dollars needed to pay for the project. By Gabe Bullard Aug 19 Local News Bridges Authority Reviews Possible Tolls On Spaghetti Junction Gabe Bullard
Aug 10 Local News Heiner Unveils "Five Ideas," Discusses Bridges Project Timeline Republican Mayoral Candidate Hal Heiner says he wants to see construction begin on an east-end bridge in the next four years. The plan is part of a new policy statement Heiner unveiled Tuesday. By Gabe Bullard Aug 10 Local News Heiner Unveils "Five Ideas," Discusses Bridges Project Timeline Gabe Bullard
Aug 9 Local News New Mayor's Power Over Bridges Project Will Likely Be Limited Candidates for mayor of Louisville have expressed interest in controlling part of the Ohio River Bridges Project. But that may not be possible, as decisions about the project are made by the bi-state bridges authority. By Gabe Bullard Aug 9 Local News New Mayor's Power Over Bridges Project Will Likely Be Limited Gabe Bullard
Jul 16 Local News Bridges Financial Report Released A report released today says the proposed $4.1 billion Ohio River Bridges Project could be funded with a combination of tolls, taxes, fees and state and federal aid. By Rick Howlett Jul 16 Local News Bridges Financial Report Released Rick Howlett
Jul 8 Local News Bridges Authority Expects Revamped Financial Study Next Month by Stephanie Crosby The authority tasked with determining a funding mechanism for the four-point-one billion dollar Ohio River Bridges Project is hoping to have a revamped financial report by early next month. Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority Executive Director Steve Schultz says they’ve requested a tweaked version of a report provided by the consulting […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 8 Local News Bridges Authority Expects Revamped Financial Study Next Month Stephanie Crosby
Jul 7 State of Affairs Bridges Over the Ohio It seems we've been talking about new bridges over the Ohio forever. We want two bridges, one bridge, no bridges. And the toll debate, yes tolls, no tolls, tolls on new bridges, tolls on old bridges. So, where does it all stand? Join us on Thursday when we get an update on the bridges project, hear some debate about the tolls, and find out what's next. Photo by augustnyne. Listen to the Show Related Links: Ohio River Bridges Project The Bridges Coalition Louisville & Southern Indiana Bridges Authority Wiser Designs Say NO to Bridge Tolls By Laura Ellis Jul 7 State of Affairs Bridges Over the Ohio Laura Ellis
Jul 1 Local News Bridges Authority Reconvenes By Rick Howlett The bi-state authority in charge of developing a plan to build two new Ohio River bridges held its regular meeting Thursday in Clark County, Indiana. The 14 member panel has been largely dealing with organizational matters since first convening in February. On Thursday, it approved its mission and vision statements. Authority member […] By Rick Howlett Jul 1 Local News Bridges Authority Reconvenes Rick Howlett
Jun 24 State of Affairs State of the News It's Friday so it must be State of the News time. Money's on everyone's mind right now, so we'll get an update on the Metro and Kentucky budgets. There's always news about the bridges project and the arena. Finally we'll check in with Tony McVeigh, our capitol reporter, to see what happening in Frankfort. Join us on Friday for State of the News. Related Links: Kentucky Legislature Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center By Laura Ellis Jun 24 State of Affairs State of the News Laura Ellis