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Inbound Columbia Parkway down to one lane for Friday rush hour

Inbound Columbia Parkway down to one lane for Friday rush hour

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The westbound curb lanes of Columbia Parkway between Martin Drive and the Third St./Fort Washington Way exit ramp are closed and will remain closed for morning rush hour on Friday. 

As crews were cleaning up and ready to open Columbia Parkway after removing an unstable portion of the hillside that began moving earlier this week, the remaining hillside also began moving.  Engineers decided for the safety of the traveling public to put the lane closure back in place until the hillside can be stabilized again.  Crews will mobilize early Friday and begin work on removing the remaining unstable dirt.

Columbia Parkway is reduced down to one lane, between Martin Street and the Third Street exit.  All exit and entrance ramps will remain open at all times.  Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed and use caution when approaching the closure area.

Emergency sewer repair likely to affect Hunt Road

Emergency sewer repair likely to affect Hunt Road

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19) - The City of Blue Ash is issuing a traffic advisory for commuters, businesses and residents following the discovery of a sanitary sewer break in the area of Hunt Road near Bluewing Terrace, although they’re not sure yet what the effects will be on traffic.

The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) is working to repair the break beginning Thursday night (May 10).  Work is expected to continue through the end of the week and possibly into next as crews work to fix the problem.  Blue Ash has not yet been notified whether or not the work will result in any lane closures and/or traffic detours along the two lane road as MSD works to complete the repairs.

Metro to Receive Earth Day Environmental Award

Metro to Receive Earth Day Environmental Award

CINCINNATI – The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition has selected Metro to receive the Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration’s 2012 Environmental Award. Metro was chosen for the award based on its environmental-friendly business practices, including its use of 27 hybrid buses.

Metro CEO and General Manager Terry Garcia Crews will accept the award at the Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration at Sawyer Point on April 21 at 1 p.m.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious award that recognizes our efforts to provide green, clean public transportation,” said Garcia Crews. “It’s a great reminder that Metro is the environmentally responsible way to travel in Cincinnati.”

Metro's hybrid buses reduced greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 823 tons in 2011, and are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1,800 tons in 2012.

Every day, Metro makes green decisions including:

OVI Task Force plans to spend Friday night in Blue Ash

OVI Task Force plans to spend Friday night in Blue Ash

 

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19) – The Hamilton County OVI Task Force has announced they will be run an OVI checkpoint Friday night in Blue Ash.

They will reveal the precise location and times early on Friday.

For more information about this checkpoint or the activities of the Hamilton County OVI Task Force, you can check their Facebook and Twitter pages at www.facebook.com/HCOVITF and www.twitter.com/HCOVITF.

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Cincinnati State trustees authorize new hangars at airport

Cincinnati State trustees authorize new hangars at airport

HARRISON, OH (FOX19) - The Cincinnati State Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to authorize bids for construction of two 10-unit hangars at its Cincinnati West Airport in Harrison, Ohio.

The proposal anticipates the new structures would be built next to the existing hangars, which are completely leased and house 22 planes.  According to Greg Heaton, a consultant who reported to the Board on Tuesday, there are 28 people on a waiting list for existing hangar space.

Financing is anticipated to be accomplished through an internal loan to the airport fund.

Metro says holiday won't change scheduling

Metro says holiday won't change scheduling

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Good news to all who ride the Cincinnati Metro. They say that during Good Friday, as well as Easter Sunday, bus service will continue as normal.

The disabled will still be able to use access services on both days.

For more on this, call Metro at (513) 621-4455 or visit www.go-metro.com

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Taylor rejoins SORTA Board of Trustees

Taylor rejoins SORTA Board of Trustees

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Lamont Taylor, Human Resources Manager for Frisch’s Restaurants Inc., was named to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority’s board of trustees on March 20.   

In his role at Frisch’s Restaurants Inc., Taylor is responsible for employee relations and non-exempt recruitment for Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He had previously worked for Federal Express and the Greater Cincinnati Urban League.