Water Transportation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included a presentation on federal transportation legislation, specifically the FAST Act, National Highway Freight Program, and FASTLANE Grants. Discussions covered eligibility for freight program funding and the state's draft freight plan. Representatives from the Cabinet for Economic Development addressed workforce and site development challenges. The board also reviewed the history of the Kentucky Riverport Improvement (KRI) grants program and conducted a prioritization process for thirteen new KRI grant applications for the upcoming fiscal year. Finally, the board established protocols for funding allocation and handling returned grant monies.