Kentuckians for Better Transportation

10/12/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday: Kentucky Association of Counties - KACo

The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) is dedicated to serving as the unified voice and advocate for county governments in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Their mission is to provide the resources and support that their members need to foster the growth and prosperity of Kentucky's counties. Together, they are focused on making counties stronger for a stronger Kentucky thru Advocacy, Leadership, Education and Training, Collaboration and Networking, Services and Resources, and Preservation of Local Control.

KACo represents more than 1,500 county elected officials, including:

County Judge/Executives
Magistrates and Commissioners
Sheriffs
Jailers
County Clerks
Circuit Court Clerks
County Attorneys
Commonwealth's Attorneys
Property Valuation Administrators
Coroners

10/05/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday: Paducah- McCracken County Riverport Authority

For more than 50 years Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority has served as an economic engine for the regional economy. Western Kentucky has the largest concentration of navigable rivers in the world. The strategic geographic location has enabled the City of Paducah and surrounding region to become a major hub for inland river activity. Twenty-three barge companies have operating or corporate headquarters there. There are five major inland shipyards in the region that service the vast majority of our nation’s inland river towboats and barge fleets.

The Riverport was established in 1964 by the legislative bodies of the County of McCracken and the City of Paducah. The operating port facility is located between river mile 1.3 and 2.0 on the left descending bank of the Tennessee River, near its confluence with the Ohio River. This property is in the City of Paducah (2006 population of 25,661) and in McCracken County (2006 population of 64,950).

The operating port facilities are located on approximately 48 acres of land owned by the City of Paducah and McCracken County. Approximately 38 of these acres are utilized for operations with 10 acres available for development. The acreage is bisected by South Fourth Street which connects with Wayne Sullivan Drive in two locations. Land areas in the vicinity of the port are fully developed with primarily industrial facilities.

09/28/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday featuring Connico!

For 36 years, Connico has offered consulting services to owners, engineers, architects, and planners in the aviation, civil, transportation, institutional, commercial, and industrial markets. As consultants you can count on, they specialize in cost estimating, program management, scheduling and phasing, project management and constructability planning, and delivering a client’s vision for projects. With a focus set on the varied aspects of planning, design and construction, from master plans to construction, Connico strives to be your partner in a project’s success from offices in the Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and the Cincinnati, Ohio areas. Their KY office is located in Hebron.

The late Connie S. Gowder founded Connico in 1990, growing it into a nationally recognized construction consultancy, known for its extraordinary team and commitment to superior client service. The Connico team continues to build on Connie’s legacy, acting as trusted advisors to clients and partners as they transform airports, roadways, and communities across the country.

09/25/2026

09/21/2026

KBT Members Matter Monday featuring H.G. Mays Corporation!

H.G. Mays Corporation is a family-owned paving company whose foundation has always been hard work, top quality paving materials and outstanding customer service. They were founded in 1958, which means they have nearly 60 years of experience building, repairing and repaving roads throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky as well as Southern Ohio.

Each of their three asphalt plants – in Frankfort, Flemingsburg, and Maysville – is equipped with a quality control lab to ensure the quality of their products. They also own and operate a nationally certified materials testing and quality control lab in Frankfort. All of this means that they can make asphalt that precisely meets your specifications and requirements for quality and durability.

Their paving operations work out of their asphalt plants, serving nearby counties. As a certified highway contractor in Kentucky and Ohio, they have the knowledge and capabilities to handle nearly any kind of work – ranging from small commercial parking lots to long stretches of interstate highway. They are committed to the safety of employees, clients and the traveling public. A safety plan is part of every project they undertake.

In Kentucky, they serve Franklin, Woodford, Shelby, Robertson, Mason, Fleming, Nicholas, Lewis and Bracken counties. In Ohio, they serve Brown and Adams county.

09/14/2026

KBT Members Matter: Central Bank & Trust Company

Central Bank traces its roots back to 1938, when the Southern Industrial Loan Company was founded. Soon after that, the name was changed to Central Exchange Bank. In 1946, Garvice D. Kincaid purchased Central Exchange Bank and shortened the name to Central Bank.

They have grown significantly from humble beginnings at the corner of Short and Upper streets in downtown Lexington. They now have community fixtures in Berea, Crestview Hills, Florence, Ft. Mitchell, Georgetown, Lexington, Louisville, Nicholasville, Richmond, Union, and Wi******er.

Over the years, Central Bank has also expanded the financial services that they offer to customers. They added investment brokerage services through Central Investment Center in 1993. In 2002, CBIA, Inc. dba Central Insurance Services began offering life, health, property, casualty and employee benefit plans to personal and business clients.

Today, Central Bank has grown to almost 540 employees, serving more than 100,000 customers, with a full range of banking, insurance, investment and wealth management services.

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.