Southwest Indiana Chamber hosts Transportation Funding Event
On Monday, August 17, the Southwest Indiana Chamber hosted an event focusing on the future of transportation funding. Much of the event focused on local projects, including the I-69 bridge. See coverage below:
http://www.courierpress.com/news/i69/i69-bridge-could-help-perception-issue-for-evansville_72709575
After the event, the Evansville Courier & Press ran an editorial in it’s Sunday, August 23 paper, further highlighting the need for a new I-69 bridge:
http://www.courierpress.com/opinion/editorials/vision-that-brought-i69-can-build-bridge_08517589
For more information, please contact Justin Groenert, Executive Director, at jgroenert@swinchamber.com.
Southwest Regional Logistics Council includes I-69 bridge in long range plans
The Conexus Indiana Southwest Regional Logistics Council (SWRLC) released its regional logistics strategic plan on Monday, June 15, at the Southwest Indiana Chamber offices. This plan details long-term infrastructure, public policy and talent development priorities to grow the logistics industry and the economy in the 18-county region.
BridgeLink is proud to have the I-69 bridge names as a tier one project.
For more information, please click this link: https://conexusindiana.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/southwest-regional-logistics-council-unveils-first-ever-plan-to-strengthen-southwest-indianas-logistics-industry/
HB 1036 heads to Governor’s Desk
The Indiana Senate passed a key piece of legislation that will allow transportation officials to decide the best route for I-69 into Indianapolis. HB 1036, authored by Rep. John Price (HD 47) and Sen. Rod Bray (SD 37), passed with a vote of 31-19. The bill will now move to Governor Mike Pence’s desk.
HB 1036 removed language from Indiana’s Major Moves legislation that required legislative approval for use of the Indiana-37 corridor. Currently, I-69 is running up the I-37 corridor from Bloomington, IN to Martinsville, IN.
Key partners, including BridgeLink, Hoosier Voices for I-69, the Southwest Indiana Chamber, the Indiana Chamber, and various local Chambers up and down the I-69 corridor, advocated for his piece of legislation.
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is currently working on the development of Section 6, the final leg of I-69 from Evansville to Indianapolis. HB 1036 will allow transportation officials to make the best economic and environmental choice in where to route this final leg of I-69 into Indianapolis.
I-69 Bill moving in Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana State Senate Homeland Security and Transportation Committee will hear HB 1036 on Tuesday, April 7th. The bill would remove language preventing I-69 from being built through Perry Township, outside of Indianapolis. The bill impacts the final leg of I-69 connecting the new route from Evansville into Indianapolis. The bill passed the Indiana House of Representatives 83-11 in February.
Read more about this bill here: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2015/bills/house/1036
Bucshon, House Re-Launch Bipartisan Interstate 69 Congressional Caucus
We appreciate the leadership of Rep. Larry Bucshon and Rep. Ed Whitfield on I-69. We look forward to meeting with the I-69 Caucus in April.
Kentuckians for Better Transportation Conference
It’s that time of year again. We’re happy to back at the Kentuckians for Better Transportation Conference in Lexington.
EDITORIAL: Proposal could be key to I-69 bridges
Here is a great editorial by the Evansville Courier & Press on our work.
I-69 Proposal Cuts Costs Nearly in Half
Mayor Austin did a great job laying out our proposal to cut the cost of the I-69 bridge to a more realistic level. Read more about the plan here.