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A Resolution approving the conversion of W. Fourth St. between Jefferson St. and Newtown Pike from the current one-way traffic pattern to two-way traffic and authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs and markings in accordance with the new designation. [Div. of Engineering, Frazier]
Summary
Authorization to approve the conversion of West Fourth Street between Jefferson Street and Newtown Pike from one-way traffic movement to two-way operation. (L0705-13) (Frazier/Paulsen)
This is a request to approve the conversion of West Fourth Street between Jefferson Street and Newtown Pike from one-way traffic movement to two-way operation. There is no budgetary impact.
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WHEREAS, redevelopment of the prior Eastern State Hospital property on Newtown Pike into a new campus for Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) has resulted in numerous changes to the surrounding street system; and
WHEREAS, one of the modifications made by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is the addition of a campus entrance from West Fourth Street which will provide the most utility if it provides ingress and egress from both directions; and
WHEREAS, just east of the BCTC property, Transylvania University (Transylvania) is redeveloping several properties with athletic facilities, offices, and other uses which could be accessed most easily via a two-way street; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Fourth Street improvements associated with BCTC, the state has made funds available to the Urban County Government (LFUCG) to continue improvements along Fourth Street east of the BCTC project area; and
WHEREAS, a reimbursement agreement will allow joint funding by LFUCG and Transylvan...
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