Fayette Alliance Supports Hydrology Study for Downtown Lexington
Distillery District study is able to move forward without an amendment to the budget. No formal vote will be required at this time.
Tag: Infrastructure
Water Quality Update for Lexington
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee has released the "LFUCG Stormwater Management Low Impact Development Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment"
We Support the Capacity Assurance Program
If implemented, the proposed CAP will marry environmental stewardship, physical growth, and economic development for the first time in Lexington's history.
Capacity Assurance Program Talks Underway
Under the EPA Consent Decree, the city of Lexington must adopt and implement a "Capacity Assurance Program.
Alliance Supports Program & Incentives to Fix Sewers on Private Property
For several weeks, the Alliance has been watching an issue that will impact Lexington's efforts to fix its sewer and water quality problems.
The Fayette Alliance Participates in “Empower Lexington” Talks
Over the past year, The Fayette Alliance worked with several groups to discuss how we can reduce our carbon footprint in Lexington. One method recommended was to promote agri-tourism both locally and regionally, through biking, walking, equine, and water trails....
Traffic & Roadways
Our roadways are not able to support the amount of traffic that flows through Lexington on a daily basis. In 2005 Lexington’s peak traveler’s experienced 38 hours of delay over the course of the year; In 1995 they only experienced 18 hours. Roughly 90% of workers 16 and over drive to work and 80% drive...
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Sanitary Sewers
We have leaking sewer lines and pipes. Storm water gets into our sewer system through leaky pipes and faulty lines. This means that our wastewater plants end up treating additional water. When it rains our treatment plants operate over 100% capacity, and when we are in a drought they operate well below capacity. This system...
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Storm Water
Our current storm water system is defunct. Lexington uses detention and retention basins to control flooding and storm water filtration in its neighborhoods. Because many new homes are built on extremely small lots with poor drainage, it is essential they do their job. Yet, the city has not had enough money to thoroughly maintain these...
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Legislation Encourages Bike Racks and Easy Access to Transit Stops
Heavy traffic and the worst carbon footprint per capita in America plague Lexington. However, new incentives that encourage developments to locate near transit stops and install bike racks offers a solution. The Fayette Alliance urges Council to adopt legislation that provides incentives, which encourages developments to locate near transit stops and install bike racks. The...
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