On 8/20/22, Gloria San Miguel was killed by a driver while riding her bike on the Girl Scout Bridge connecting Covington and Newport KY. On the bridge drivers exceed 65 MPH every day and it lacks a protected bike lane to keep people safe.
Tri-State Trails, Cities of Newport and Covington, KYTC, and Devou Good Foundation are working with an outside engineering firm to repurpose one drive lane of the bridge to a physically protected two-way bike lane. In addition, Devou Good is proposing to fund the creation of a bike plan for Newport and Covington.
On Tuesday, January 17th at 6:00 PM Covington Commission will discuss the bike plan during their monthly meeting. Please attend and support the creation of this bike plan. To speak, please arrive a few minutes early and sign in on the table at the entrance. The Mayor will call your name during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. When your name is called, approach the podium, speak into the microphone and announce your name and address before your comment.
Here are suggested talking points for your comment to Council
Thank you for supporting the interim protected bike lane on the Girl Scout Bridge proposed by Devou Good Foundation and Tri-State Trails.
I also support the creation of a Bike and Pedestrian Safety plan for Newport and Covington.
These plans will make the street safe and convenient for people walking and biking.
A safe Covington will reduce climate emissions, support businesses, and keep our community safe and healthy.
Paint is not protection - - - We need physically protected bike lanes on the cities most dangerous corridors — the state routes. Neighborhood streets can be calmed with curb extensions and speed cushions.
Tell your personal story of how you were impacted by drivers in Covington.
Where: Covington City Hall 20 W. Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 Map and Directions
When: 1/17/2023 6:00 PM
Parking: There is bike parking in front of city hall and across the street
Register and let us know you will be attending. We will send you a reminder the morning of the meeting.