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Wrong Way

New Wrong Way Driver Protection Deployed in Ohio

Ohio transportation officials are taking extra precautions against rare, but deadly, instances of wrong way driving.

July 27, 2019 - WCPO

Chicago Bench

Building Benches for Bus Stops That Need them

All over the country, sorry bus stops lack seating. Studies show that deficiency can depress ridership, some motivated citizens are looking to change that.

July 13, 2019 - CityLab

PNC Tower

Numerous Development Subsidies Approved, Despite Controversy, in Cincinnati

The lengths to which the city of Cincinnati should go to attract development investments was up for debate this week.

June 28, 2019 - CityBeat

Major League Soccer

Soccer Stadium Development Opposition Grows to a Neighborhood-Level Movement

Displacement concerns surrounding stadium plans for the FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer team have grown into a citywide call for development approvals reform.

June 3, 2019 - WVXU Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bell Connector

Streetcar Facing $1.4 Million Budget Deficit in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Streetcar, now known as the Bell Connector, weathered numerous controversies on the way to completion. Now it faces the prospect of balancing its budget less than three years after launching.

May 21, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Major League Soccer

Soccer Stadium Plans Amended Over Concerns About Displacement in Cincinnati

Planning Commissioners in Cincinnati talked a lot about the severed trust between the city, residents, and the Major League Soccer team FC Cincinnati at a hearing last week.

May 12, 2019 - Cincinnati Business Courier

Food Trucks

Permanent Food Truck Park Opening Soon in Cincinnati

Cove Food Park is coming to the East End of Cincinnati.

April 26, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Union Terminal Cincinnati

Preservation and Redevelopment Can Work Hand in Hand

While historic preservation is often perceived to be a hinderance to development efforts, preserving buildings actually helps economic development, say advocates.

April 22, 2019 - Cincinnati Edition

New Transit Center Coming to Cincinnati's Northside Neighborhood

The Cincinnati City Council this week approved zoning change to allow for the construction of a transit center at the second busiest bus transit hub in the city.

April 19, 2019 - CityBeat

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Ponders Short-Term Rental Regulations

Controversies short-circuited similar legislation in 2018, but the Cincinnati City Council is taking up the issues surrounding short-term rentals again this year.

March 28, 2019 - WVXU Cincinnati

Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio

On-Street Parking a Sticking Point for Cincinnati's Road Diet Plan

Liberty Street was once a narrow, urban street. Now it's seven lanes of unsafe speeds and pedestrian risks. The city has a plan to greatly reduce the number of traffic lanes on the street, or another plan that won't.

March 18, 2019 - WCPO

West End, Cinncinnati

Western Hills Viaduct Replacement a Top Infrastructure Priority in Cincinnati

New political leadership in the state of Ohio has Cincinnati regional leaders hoping for big state funding for a project to repair and replace the Western Hill Viaduct.

March 2, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio River

Citywide Housing Strategy Launched in Cincinnati

Stakeholders in Cincinnati have begun the process of drafting a citywide blueprint to tackle its shortage of affordable housing. The process is just getting started, but the need is already immense.

February 14, 2019 - WCPO

SORTA Metro

Bus Advocates Are Tired of Waiting for Funding to Materialize in Cincinnati

As debates continue and votes are delayed, Better Bus Coalition might not wait for Cincinnati elected officials to bring a funding proposal forward for voter consideration.

February 7, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Road

Cincinnati Announces Pedestrian Safety Plans

The mayor wants to implement a series of measures to eliminate traffic fatalities and make city streets safer for pedestrians.

January 27, 2019 - Cincinnati CityBeat

Interstate 71

Traffic Study Leaves Cincinnati City Council Wanting More

The interim version of a draft traffic study was not enough to appease members of the Cincinnati City Council seeking concrete action on congestion in Downtown.

December 17, 2018 - WCPO

Cincinnati Over-the-Rhine

Residential Parking Permits for One of Cincinnati's Hottest Neighborhoods

Residents are looking for more reliable parking as Over-the-Rhine continues to boom.

December 7, 2018 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Major League Soccer

Plans Released for New $200 Million MLS Stadium in Cincinnati

The Major League Soccer Team FC Cincinnati is planning on building a stadium, along with attached mixed-use development, in the West End neighborhood of its hometown.

November 29, 2018 - CityBeat

Cincinnati Bell Connector

Cincinnati Ponders Changes to Streetcar Operations

The idea of the city taking over streetcar operations is deemed "expensive and time consuming" by a report to the Cincinnati City Council.

November 25, 2018 - WCPO

Newport, Kentucky

$1 Billion Ovation Project to Break Ground in Metro Cincinnati in 2019

A mixed-use project planned for 35 acres in the city of Newport, across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, is ready to break ground after ten years of planning.

November 23, 2018 - Cincinnati Business Courier

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