The Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority is an independent, bi-state governmental agency organized by Kentucky and Indiana for the purpose of financing and constructing the Ohio River Bridges Project. The primary role of the authority at present is to develop a financial plan for the project.
The authority is comprised of Indiana and Kentucky citizens from various professional backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership and community service. There are 14 members: seven appointed by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, three appointed by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and four appointed by Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson.
MISSION |
Our mission is to finance, construct and oversee the Ohio River Bridges Project. The Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority was established with one purpose in mind—to deliver the Ohio River Bridges Project, and to do so as quickly as possible. This mission statement is directly related to and consistent with our statutory purpose. |
VISION |
Two Bridges, One Project; Two States, One Team Our vision reflects our commitment and aspiration to deliver two bridges, as a single project, and to represent our two states, as a single team. We envision the project as a self-sustaining, integrated cross-river mobility solution that serves local travelers and highway system users alike in this vital transportation corridor of the country. We see a completed project that unites and promotes the livability of communities in Kentuckiana, providing a safe and cost effective means for the traveling public to cross the Ohio River or to access Downtown Louisville for work, for pleasure, or for engaging in commerce. We envision project facilities that are safe, efficient, accommodating, in a state of good repair, and sensitive to the needs of the local community and the environment. As an Authority, we see ourselves as a “bridge” of sorts between two states, acting as a catalyst for coordinated and cooperative action alongside our state and federal partners and serving as a focal point for the constant emphasis of our unity of purpose, as we strive together to reach the goal defined in our Mission. |
VALUES |
Superior Value, Speed, Stakeholder Opportunity, Safety, and Sustainability Our values are our guiding principles. We use them to help guide our decision-making in alignment with our Vision and our Mission. Each of them reflects a key priority that, in and of itself, is worthy of our focus in the pursuit of our Mission. Because each Value is of such great importance, we recognize the possibility that situations may arise from time to time when we are faced with the necessity of choosing among them or giving one a higher priority than another. Nonetheless, we will continuously seek to improve these trade-offs as they present themselves, always working to achieve an optimal result that strikes the right balance among them. By following this approach, we will strive to deliver our project in the best way, the fastest way, and the right way—in an appropriate balance. Superior Value—We want our project to deliver superior value over the long term to its state sponsors, to taxpayers, to project partners and especially to its end users. Speed—We want to operate at the speed of business in order to deliver the project as rapidly as possible. Stakeholder Opportunity—We want our project to create a tremendous amount of opportunities for all our stakeholders: jobs for individuals; expansion and growth opportunities for businesses; economic development for our region and our two states, and a more livable community for our citizens overall. Safety—We want to promote a culture of safety for the project for the benefit of workers and travelers alike. Sustainability—We want the project, when completed, to address traffic congestion issues in the metropolitan area and to be a self-sustaining, integrated cross-river mobility solution for future generations. |
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