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Cincinnati Streetcar Sets Monthly Ridership Record

The Cincinnati Streetcar, now known as the Cincinnati Connector, has come so far.

November 13, 2022 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Western Hills Viaduct in the West End, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sales Tax Could Fully Fund Cincinnati Viaduct

One of Southwest Ohio's most urgent infrastructure projects would move forward if the SORTA board approves a recent proposal to allocate Issue 7 funding to the replacement plan for the Western Hills Viaduct.

September 30, 2021 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Carew Tower

15 New Special Taxing Districts Approved in Cincinnati

The city of Cincinnati is committing to tax increment financing as a tool to invest in underserved, low-income neighborhoods.

December 20, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

ADA Access to Mobility

A Transit CEO Thanks the Public for its Feedback

The CEO of Cincinnati Metro gives the public credit for thinking up the ideas driving several new capital investment projects in the system.

December 12, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

No Walking

Where Pedestrians Feel Invisible to Drivers

A call for more advocacy by citizens and more action cities in the name of cautious driving and pedestrian safety.

November 16, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Suspension Bridge

Political Deal Clears the Way for Waterfront Development in Cincinnati

A large development proposed for two parking lots near the city of Cincinnati's NFL stadium suddenly has a path forward.

November 11, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Bus Transit

Northern Kentucky to Redesign Bus Service

Ridership on the TANK bus service has sunk in recent years. Hope for a turnaround ride on a redesign.

September 6, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

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

Cincinnati

Opinion: It’s Time for Cincinnati to Embrace Vision Zero

Pedestrian fatalities are rising, and one city council candidate has had enough.

May 14, 2019 - Cincinnati Enquirer

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

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

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 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

Bus Only

Cincinnati to Experiment With Downtown 'Bus-Only Lane'

Cincinnati will launch a new bus-only lane as a pilot project on Main Street in downtown. It's the first project of its kind in the city.

October 21, 2018 - Cincinnati Enquirer

SORTA Metro

Cam Hardy, Crusader for Cincinnati Bus Riders

Cincinnati's bus riders are overwhelmingly black and poor, and looming deficits threaten to make service even worse.

July 18, 2018 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Nativity Scene

Ohio Man's Zombie Nativity Scene Deemed an Accessory Structure

A man's front yard nativity scene featuring zombies was declared an accessory structure, in violation of the zoning code, because it had a roof

December 16, 2016 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Streetcar

Cincinnati Leadership Trades Barbs Over Streetcar Frequencies

The popularity of the new Cincinnati Streetcar—known officially as the Bell Connector—has been tempered by poor performance on contractually mandated 15-minute headways.

October 5, 2016 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Kentucky Governor Signs No-Toll Bill, Likely Sets Back Ohio River Bridge 10 Years

As promised, Gov. Matt Bevin signed the P3 bill that allows private funding, but bans tolls, to pay for the $2.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge project over the Ohio River that connects Covington, Ky. to Cincinnati. Now he needs to find the funding.

April 14, 2016 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio Supreme Court Comes to the Rescue of Municipal Golf in Cincinnati

The Ohio Supreme Court had to intervene in the complicated issue of municipal golf courses managed by private operators. In the end, Cincinnati's municipal golf courses will keep their property tax exemptions.

February 23, 2016 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Kentucky Governor Rules Out Bridge Tolls — Could Jeopardize Federal Funding

Gas taxes and road and bridge tolls are not very popular, but important nonetheless. Gov. Matt Bevin (R) will sign a bill that prohibits tolls on a new Ohio River bridge, and might also endanger federal funding.

February 23, 2016 - Cincinnati Enquirer

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