Kentuckians for Better Transportation

08/31/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday featuring the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, located in Ft. Mitchell, is Northern Kentucky's leading business organization, made up of all business types and sizes whether small, mid-size, or large. Their mission is to promote and support the development of strong businesses and vibrant economy in NKY. Their history is full of success stories about people and companies who rose to the occasion and did something important. Their members are doers, whether blue chip or blue-collar.

85% are small businesses with ten employees or less;
22% are less than 5 employees.
The NKY Chamber exists to be the voice of the business community. They connect businesses to government, education, and nonprofits to create and promote a strong business climate. They are a "right-sized pond" where even their most visible leaders are accessible.

NKY Chamber represents businesses across Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati and Indiana.

08/24/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday featuring the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

✈The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is a major public international airport serving the Cincinnati metropolitan area and the tri-state region, located in Hebron, Kentucky.

The airport, based in Kentucky and serving the Cincinnati region, throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and beyond, has grown as an airport, community partner, and business operation. As one of the nation's fastest growing airports, CVG is deeply committed to driving economic growth while continuing to elevate the CVG experience.

CVG has been serving commercial passengers since 1947. With more than 7,000+ acres of land, four runways, a diversified base of operations on and near the campus, along with an economic impact of $10.5 billion (2024). This is a $6 billion increase over the past 10 years, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Cincinnati Economics Center based on 2022 data. In 2022, CVG supported more than 49,000 direct and indirect jobs with the Cincinnati MSA.

08/17/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday: Asphalt Institute

The Asphalt Institute has been the trusted international trade association of asphalt producers, manufacturers, and affiliated businesses since 1919. Through technical leadership, educational excellence, and collaborative innovation, they promote the safe use and quality performance of petroleum asphalts worldwide. Through shared expertise and collaboration, the Asphalt Institute is advancing a future where a unified liquid asphalt industry delivers preferred, enduring solutions for pavements and roofing.

-Educational Expertise- Decades of expertise delivered through industry-leading seminars, webinars, and training materials for paving and roofing professionals.
-Engineering- Technical Leadership Trusted technical expertise and resources from our network of experienced regional engineers.
-Industry Stewardship -Resources and guidance to maintain the highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance.
-Lab Services- AASHTO-accredited testing, research, and analysis from certified technicians and professional engineers with decades of experience.
-Membership- Member Connectivity Connect, network, and advance your career while shaping the future of the asphalt industry.
-Roofing- Technical expertise, research, and industry collaboration to help roofing professionals strengthen the performance, quality, and sustainability of asphalt roofing systems.

08/10/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday featuring KY Area Development Districts (ADDs)

Kentucky Area Development Districts (ADDs) originated in Kentucky in the early 1960s with the establishment of Area Development Councils. These Councils were organized in all counties and ultimately served as the precursor for Area Development authorization. Landmark federal acts such as the Appalachian Regional Development Act, a product of visionary Kentuckian John Whisman, and the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 were passed with the intention of utilizing the Area Development network to administer and deliver needed federal resources to communities all across this country. These acts resulted in the creation of two new federal agencies: The Appalachian Regional Commission and the Economic Development Administration. Between 1966 and 1972, Kentucky formally created 15 Area Development Districts to serve every county and municipality in the Commonwealth.

The mission of the ADDs is simple: to bring local civic and governmental leaders together to accomplish major objectives and take advantage of opportunities that cannot be achieved or realized by those governments acting alone. Further, the ADDs are designed to be the linchpin in a necessary Federal-State-Local partnership, which provides for the optimum synergy to advance real improvement in the quality of life of our citizens. This concept has effectively eliminated debilitating parochialism and serves as a model for public/private collaboration, convening public officials to discuss common public service challenges and cost-effectively deliver competent public administration assistance to state and local governments. This service legacy has now operated for more than five decades.

The 15 ADDs in KY are:
Northern Kentucky ADD, Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA) , Buffalo Trace ADD, FIVCO ADD , Gateway ADD, Bluegrass ADD, Lincoln Trail ADD, Big Sandy ADD, Kentucky River ADD, Pennyrile ADD, Barren River ADD, Lake Cumberland ADD, Cumberland Valley ADD, Purchase ADD , and Green River ADD.

07/20/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday featuring the Riverport Authority.

As the premier inland riverport in the Ohio Valley, the Owensboro Riverport is the perfect choice to meet your domestic and international shipping needs for distribution channels in the Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States.

Established and owned by the City of Owensboro in 1966, the Owensboro Riverport sits on approximately 340 acres at Ohio River Mile 759 with access to the CSX main rail line.

The Owensboro Riverport is a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ #29 Site 8). Approximately 181 acres of the port’s 340-acre site is Foreign-Trade Zone activated, allowing customers to utilize the advantages of a foreign trade zone. In addition, the riverport is a U.S. Customs Port of Entry and Homeland Security Facility, with 24/7 on-site security.

The Owensboro Riverport is a designated goods delivery site for both the London Market Exchange (LME) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

07/13/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday featuring Civil Design, Inc.

Civil Design, Inc. is a woman-owned and employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm dedicated to Building Stronger Communities, one project at a time. CDI is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm offering civil site, structural, land surveying, and GIS services, with services separated into six primary service lines: Infrastructure + Analytics, Site, Structures, Survey, Transportation, and Water Resources.

Since its founding in 1996, their team has grown to over 160 team members with six locations, six service lines, and over 40 licensed professionals. Their experience lends them the ability to generate innovative solutions to project challenges, allowing their team to further the ambitions of clients and the communities they serve. Their Kentucky offices are located in Louisville and Prestonsburg.

07/06/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday: Morehead-Rowan Economic Development Council, Inc.

Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company looking to expand or a high-tech startup, MMRC is the place for you. The region features a full spectrum of businesses ranging from automotive supplies, retail distribution and logistics to custom manufacturing. They have an educated workforce, premium infrastructure, and rural atmosphere close to modern conveniences. The area is home to Morehead State University, Rowan Campus of the Maysville Community & Technical College, and one of the nation’s best public school districts, as well as St. Claire Regional Medical Center. The recreational areas include Cave Run Lake and The Daniel Boone National Forest. The MMRC region is certainly a great place to work, live, and play.

MMRC is located within six hours to over 50% of the nation’s population and personal income. MMRC has direct access to Interstate 64 and business aviation ensuring efficient and profitable transportation. Over 300 acres are available for development. Their Regional Business Park offers a wide range of state and local economic development incentives. Explore their website and find out what economic development specialists can do for you.

07/02/2026

Progress! Traveling thru the LEX airport just got even easier!

Today, we opened our new parking expansion, adding 815 additional long-term parking spaces. This expansion is the first step of Future LEX, our multi-phase development program designed to make your experience smooth and hassle free.

Now, parking is easier than ever. That's the LEX approach. ✈️

07/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night during our WKY KBT Member Reception in Paducah. We appreciate your support and the role you play in helping keep Kentucky moving forward.

A special thanks to BFW/Marcum and Denton Law Firm, PLLC for generously sponsoring the reception and helping make the evening a success!

05/21/2026

Read more about why the gas tax suspension is political theatre and not good government. "For the average Kentucky driver, however, the savings would be relatively small. A driver traveling 15,000 miles per year in a vehicle averaging 25 miles per gallon would save an estimated $5.30 per month — or about $1.25 per week. This marginal benefit extends to out-of-state travelers and commercial trucking traffic passing through Kentucky. They will receive the same tax break while continuing to place the same wear and tear on Kentucky’s roads and bridges — costs that Kentucky taxpayers will ultimately have to absorb later through delayed projects, deteriorating infrastructure, and higher long-term maintenance expenses." 👇🏻

Email from Kentuckians for Better Transportation Transportation Leaders Warn Gas Tax Suspension Threatens Kentucky Roads May 14, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saving Pennies, Losing Pavement: Transport