Carrollton, KY -- On Aug 2nd, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented four awards totaling $50,254,482 benefitting Carroll and Gallatin counties. The funding supports projects including sidewalk construction, road resurfacing, high-speed internet expansion and a city sports park upgrade.

“These projects will help keep our people safe and healthy, and expand high-speed internet access to more families who need and deserve it,” Lt. Gov. Coleman said. “Internet access opens up so many opportunities, from remote work to telehealth, to connecting with friends and family.”

High-Speed Internet Grant Awarded to Charter Communications
On June 20, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a historic investment of more than $89.1 million in grant funding to bring high-speed internet access to unserved areas of the commonwealth.

On Aug 2nd, Lt. Gov. Coleman presented Charter Communications with 18 grant awards totaling $49,980,694 to expand high-speed internet to more than 18,000 currently unserved households and businesses in Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Carroll, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties.

These grant dollars, coupled with the matching funds pledged by Charter Communications, represent an overall project investment of more than $118 million.

Charter Communications is one of 12 internet service providers and local governments to receive these grant funds, which will bring high-speed internet access to more than 34,000 unserved Kentucky families and businesses in 35 counties across the commonwealth.

City of Carrollton’s Clay Street Sidewalk Project
Lt. Gov. Coleman presented $176,056 from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to the City of Carrollton for use in a project to build a modern, accessible sidewalk along four blocks of Clay Street. The award comes through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).

The new sidewalk would connect with a larger network of pedestrian pathways to improve access to essential services and government buildings such as City Hall, the Carrollton Police and Fire Departments, Carroll County Courthouse, Three Rivers District Health Department and Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

“This project will drastically improve traffic safety in our community,” Carrollton Mayor Dwight Loudon said. “Some of our citizens lack transportation and walk out of necessity. There sometimes are people walking in the roadway or just off the road. It’s an obvious risk factor and it can be distracting to drivers.”

“This project reflects high priorities of my administration – promoting good health and traffic safety and keeping us connected as fellow Kentuckians,” Gov. Beshear said. “The TAP program funds projects that give people safe alternatives to driving in certain situations. Whether for walking or bicycling, these improvements promote good health and contribute to cleaner air. The health benefits have a ripple effect.”

Resurfacing Harbor Point Estates
Also in Carrollton, Lt. Gov. Coleman presented to Carroll County Fiscal Court a second ceremonial check from KYTC for $43,732. The funding goes toward resurfacing on various streets in Harbor Lane Estates.

“Local streets and roads are as important as interstates and parkways to the people who live on them and use them to get to jobs or school or shopping or places of worship,” Gov. Beshear said. “I’m happy we’re able to provide this funding to benefit residents of Carroll County.”

Warsaw City Sports Park
On Aug 2nd, Lt. Gov. Coleman announced the Governor’s selection of the City of Warsaw for a $54,000 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) award. The money will be used at the Warsaw Sports Park to help construct an accessible restroom and concession facility, complete with a picnic area. The money will also go toward installing new, ADA-compliant playground equipment.

“The award funds will help us build a much-needed concession stand, bathroom, and picnic area at our sports complex,” Warsaw Mayor Charlie French said. “We are very excited for this project, which is a joint venture between the City of Warsaw and Gallatin County.”

About the Land and Water Conservation Fund
The LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating and fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and parks. To receive the federal funds, which are administered at the state level by the Department for Local Government, selected applicants must undergo federal review and receive approval from the National Park Service.

About the Transportation Alternatives Program
TAP is a federally funded reimbursement program administered through KYTC’s Office of Local Programs. Funding supports non-motorized forms of transportation to improve connectivity, accessibility, safety and equity in communities. Transportation projects commonly include bicycle and pedestrian pathways, ADA compliance, Safe Routes to School and wildlife mitigation.