The Northern Kentucky river cities of Covington and Newport are prime territory for streetcar expansion.  The river cities have a lot going for them in the way of walkable neighborhoods and well maintained historic building stock.

South End of the Purple People Bridge, Newport

A NKY streetcar route should be sure to access the historic downtowns of both Covington and Newport, and not just serve the Riverfront tourist-oriented areas, allowing it to have a greater impact on residents’ everyday lives.

Garrard Street, Covington

Mainstrasse, Covington

A number of factors make a NKY streetcar very attractive.

Transit-wise:

• The grid street design is more accommodating to a fixed rail vehicle, is less susceptible to traffic jams and other obstructions than arterial roads, and perhaps could even allow for sections of dedicated transit lanes.

• The terrain is mostly flat, so each stop would utilize its full walkshed radius with few natural barriers for pedestrians.

Newport World Peace Bell