Thursday, October 3 2013
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It's Official: Brent Spence Bridge Project will be Funded by Tolls
Like it or not, tolls will be an integral part of the funding to pay for the new Brent Spence Bridge project. Tolls could range from $1 - $2 and will be charged during a 40-year period to cover the $2.5 billion project to replace the 49-year-old bridge. Assuming no major hiccups, the project is slated to begin in 2015 and will be completed by 2019.
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City Launches Continuing Effort to Reduce Infant Mortality
Before 2013 Cincinnati’s infant mortality rate was more than double the national average, but thanks to outreach from the Cincinnati Health Department and local officials the number has fallen by 52 percent. In an effort further reduce that rate, city officials announced Cradle Cincinnati, a new coalition to educate first-time parents living in areas with unnaturally high rates of infant mortality.
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Pendleton Hits the Jackpot
As patrons of Cincinnati’s downtown casino continue to bring big money into the city, developers are planning big investments of their own in the neighboring Pendleton district. Broadway Square, a $26 million dollar endeavor, will bring both retail and residential properties within walking distance of Horseshoe. According to the developers, the project represents more affordable accommodations than other downtown properties and is expected to cater to casino employees.
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Cincinnati Eyes a Deal on Wasson Way
Biking and hiking enthusiasts may one day have a new trail to forge as city planners look to acquire an unused section of railroad track for the purposes of developing an urban trail which runs from Mount Lookout to Avondale. The corridor hasn’t been used since 2009 but there are apparently several ideas about what the future may hold for the track, which is currently owned by Norfolk Southern.
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Bengals Tap County for New $10 Million Scoreboard
The Cincinnati Bengals officially requested Hamilton County buy the team a new $10 million scoreboard by the start of the 2014 NFL Stadium. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to the county -- an arrangement in the team’s lease stipulates if new technology such as a scoreboard is installed in at least 14 other NFL teams stadium’s, the county must foot the bill for a similar item if the Bengals request it. It’s unclear where Hamilton County officials will come up with the money for the scoreboard since they barely came up with the funds to balance the stadium fund this year which doesn’t include the scoreboard. If the county refuses to buy the scoreboard, the team could buy it themselves and bill the county for it at a later date.
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