Norman
Norman, IN · Traffic & Transit
The Courier Journal
Who's responsible for cleaning up after car crash? Louisville has new law
Who is responsible for cleaning up debris left in the roadway following a car crash? It's a question Louisville Metro Council members have said needs to be addressed – and they did so Oct. 15 by passing a law that clarifies who is responsible for cleaning up car parts, broken glass and other debris that oftentimes is strewn in and around the road after a motor-vehicle accident. Council members Crystal Bast, Josie Raymond and Markus Winkler are the main sponsors of the ordinance, though several others signed on as co-sponsors, Metro Council records show . Winkler told The Courier Journal in an interview that car crashes often leave debris in roadways, street shoulders, medians and bike lanes, creating an eyesore and safety hazard for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. "When you've got vehicle debris, other trash laying on off-ramps, medians, it makes the whole place look not very good, and then that's a cost that we all bear when we have to send Public Works out to clean it," Winkler said. "So what we want to do is make sure people who are responsible for generating the trash are the ones who are cleaning it up as much as possible." Here's
WKYT
Good Question: Why doesn’t Amtrak run through Lexington?
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National Move Over Day highlights dangers facing roadside workers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky law requires drivers to move over a lane, or slow down if they can’t, when they see a first responder, tow truck or stranded driver on the side of a four-lane or larger road. AAA says there were 200 crashes in Kentucky last year,...
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Study ranks local KY highway, city, high for car crashes
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Recent analysis has revealed a local Kentucky road has been ranked as one of the most dangerous. A western Kentucky city has also been ranked as one of the most dangerous for crashes in the state. According to a study conducted by Hard Rock Bet, 3566 crashes were recorded across Kentucky […]
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hoodline.com
All Lanes of Bardstown Road Shut Near Fegenbush Lane After Serious Crash
All lanes of Bardstown Road near Fegenbush Lane were closed Saturday night after a motor vehicle collision involving serious injuries, Louisville Metro Emergency Services reported. The closure affects a stretch of road in southeastern Louisville that has seen repeated deadly crashes in recent years. The agency posted the alert shortly...
westkentuckystar.com
Gas prices rise slightly in the region, but nationally remains at record high
Consumers are paying slightly more in the region for gas, but the national average remains at a record level. Triple A's East Central Gas Report out Monday finds the average price for a gallong of gas in West Central Kentucky is $3.93 per gallon this week, up a nickel from a week ago.
schoolbusfleet.com
Inside NAPT ACTS 2026: Highlights from Louisville
The 49th National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Annual Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) kicked off in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 3-7, bringing together hundreds of school transportation pros in Derby City for networking, learning, and certification opportunities. Hot topics of conversation this year spanned from diesel prices to the EV shift, IEPs and student behavior.