Kentucky Invests $18M in Safe Walks and Bikes | Bowling Green News

Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Governor Beshear just poured over $18 million into Kentucky’s transportation future—focusing on sidewalks, bike paths, and wheelchair-accessible routes to make getting around safer and easier for everyone, especially students. Funding comes from a federal program covering 80% of costs, with projects rolling out across 18 locations including Lexington, Paintsville, Kenton, and Robertson. Columbia’s getting nearly $1.4 million to upgrade sidewalks for 200 school kids, while Auburn receives over $500K for Sugar Maple Drive. This is a major step toward car-free mobility, connecting communities…