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| Kentucky Officials Urges Drivers: Look Twice, Share the Road | Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month - 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 5/1/2025 |
May is Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky Announces ‘Skip the Line’ Driver Licensing Initiative | Skip the Line | Statewide | Frankfort | 5/1/2025 |
Kentuckians encouraged to make a plan, explore remote renewal alternatives |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Honors Teens in Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge | Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/21/2025 |
Cash prizes awarded to teens for outstanding commitment to safe driving |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Cabinet Issues Text Message Scam Alert | Toll Violation Notice - Text Scam Alert | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/24/2025 |
Victims advised to follow Attorney General's identity theft guidance |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Urge Motorists To Stay Safe in Work Zones | 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/21/2025 |
National Work Zone Awareness Week is this week, April 21-25 |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Another $8.2 Million in Awards To Improve Local Bridges | County-City Bridge Program Awardee Round 2 Announcement - April 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/17/2025 |
Funding supports 22 repair and replacement projects in 15 counties, 3 cities |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $3.6 Million in Grants To Improve Safety and Enhance Reliable Railway Infrastructure | April 2025 - KIASI and KRCI Grants | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/10/2025 |
Grants fund new spur line construction, safety improvements and equipment, crossing reconstruction, supporting economy and future growth |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Enhance Relief Response Due to Severe Weather | Secretary Official Order 113978 - 04.02.2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/2/2025 |
Tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rains expected to impact Kentuckians |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Officials Urge Motorists To Avoid Distracted Driving | April 2025 is Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/2/2025 |
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov; sherry.bray@ky.gov |
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| How To Search for a 15-Year-Old’s Driver’s Permit Appointment Online | Permits for 15-Year-Olds - System Ready | Statewide | Frankfort | 4/1/2025 |
Starting tomorrow teens may search for an appointment online; there is limited availability |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov; sherry.bray@ky.gov |
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| State Works to Implement New 15-Year-Old Drivers Permit Law | State Works to Implement New 15-Year-Old Drivers Permit Law | Statewide | Frankfort | 3/27/2025 |
Reprogramming of license system under way; parents and teens can sign up to be notified when system is ready |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov; sherry.bray@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Nearly $1.5 Million To Strengthen Kentucky’s Public Riverports | March 2025 KPRCM Funding Recommendations | Statewide | Frankfort | 3/19/2025 |
Third round of funding awards includes 6 projects to support economic growth |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| State Transportation Crews Treating Roadsides for Harmful Vegetation | Treating Noxious Weeds | Statewide | Frankfort | 3/4/2025 |
Controlling invasive plants maintains safe visibility and prevents road damage |
| Contact Email:
Allen.Blair@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky: Drivers Should Remain Cautious During Hazardous Road Conditions | Driving Hazards from Rains-Snow | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/18/2025 |
High water affecting highways across Kentucky as crews ready plow trucks |
| Contact Email:
Allen.Blair@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Enhance Relief Response Due to Expected Flooding | Feb. 14, 2025 - Secretary Official Order | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/14/2025 |
Temporarily waives motor carrier restrictions for vehicles traveling to affected areas to restore power, remove debris, and provide other emergency relief |
| Contact Email:
allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear: Kentucky’s Second EV Charging Station Opens as Part of Statewide Program | Gov. Beshear Second EV Charging Station Opens | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/5/2025 |
Opening demonstrates importance of building out reliable statewide network |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; james.hatchett@ky.gov |
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| Super Bowl Enthusiasts Reminded ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’ | Super Bowl LIX Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/5/2025 |
Kentuckians encouraged to plan for a safe ride home |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $6 Million in Infrastructure Awards for Riverport and Railway Projects That Support Economic Growth | 2025 KPRCM and KIASI Rail and Riverport Grants | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/17/2025 |
Funding programs support 6 multimodal projects that improve current infrastructure |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Challenges Teens To Drive Safely and Win Big | Safe Teen Driver Challenge | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/14/2025 |
Registration open for the Safe Teen Driving Challenge for Kentucky drivers aged 16-19 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky Invites Students to Apply for Transportation Scholarships | 2025 Scholarship Deadline | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/13/2025 |
Eligible students are encouraged to apply by Feb.1 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians To Stay Safe During Second Round of Winter Storms | Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Stay Safe Ahead of Second Winter Storm | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/9/2025 |
Snowfall expected to begin in Western Kentucky late tonight and move across the state tomorrow |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; james.hatchett@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Planners Seek Input on Kentucky Rail Plan to Help Guide Future of State’s Rail | Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan Public Meeting | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/9/2025 |
Virtual public meeting set for Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky Urges Drivers to Remain Cautious This Week as Hazardous Road Conditions Persist Ahead of Second Winter Storm | Kentuckians Urged to Remain Cautious for Second Winter Storm | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/8/2025 |
Crews continue to treat roads where temperatures allow, while prepping to keep Kentuckians safe |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm Blair | Gov. Beshear Update on State Response to Winter Storm Blair | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/6/2025 |
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| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; james.hatchett@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System | Gov. Beshear Declares Emergency Ahead of First Winter Storm of 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/4/2025 |
Governor activated emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; james.hatchett@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Snowfighting Crews Ready for Weekend Winter Storm | Wintry Mix to Impact Most of State | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/3/2025 |
Wintry mix of snow and ice Saturday into Monday; expect hazardous driving conditions |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Extensions of I-69 and I-169 to Better Connect Western Kentucky Travelers and Businesses | I-69 and I-169 Parkway Conversions | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/20/2024 |
Parkway upgrades represent a nearly $50 million state transportation investment |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $8.6 Million To Build 11 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations | EV Funding to Build 11 Charging Stations | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/20/2024 |
New awards bring total funding amount to $32.9 million to build 48 fast charging stations across the commonwealth |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; james.hatchett@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Drivers Reminded to Plan Safe Rides This Holiday Season | 2024 Drive Sober Holiday Press Conference | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/16/2024 |
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ continues through New Year’s Day |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Law Enforcement Officers Honored for Impaired Driving Enforcement | 2024 Impaired Driving Awards | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/11/2024 |
Ceremony salutes efforts to save lives on Kentucky roadways |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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