Transform the Brent Spence Corridor,
Transform Cincinnati.
We Can reconnect our city, improve safety, and drive economic growth.
Why You Should Support The
Bridge Forward Vision:
Our Mission
Bridge Forward Cincinnati is your citizen-led activist group committed to transforming the Brent Spence Corridor. Our vision is not just about a bridge—it's about building bridges between communities, creating a safer and more walkable Cincinnati, and driving economic impact for everyone.
Our Vision
Bridge Forward Cincinnati remains committed to a transformational approach to the Brent Spence Corridor project that will:
Reconnect downtown with the West End and Queensgate area;
Improve and enhance safety and walkability;
Inspire an innovative design that will be lauded for generations;
Protect and improve the environment;
Foster inclusion, sustainability, equity, and job creation.
Click here to view the KARP Strategies Economic Impact Analysis
Our Impact
Your Voice Matters!
Like Charlotte, Austin, Seattle, Columbus, and many other cities, we need to be prepared for the next wave of growth, or we risk lagging behind our peers. The time to create a lasting legacy for Cincinnati is now.
Recent Developments
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Ex-Mayors continue to publicly call for Action at City Hall.
The Bridge Forward map for the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge project proposes remaking four Downtown-to-Queensgate streets…
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Governor DeWine invites input from Cincinnati City Council on local design choices
'We defer to the people of Cincinnati': Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine weighs in on Brent Spence Bridge design.
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8/28/2023 ODOT Letter RE: Bridge Forward
Read ODOT’s letter regarding Bridge Forward’s Plan.
How your neighbors, friends and community leaders are taking a stand for the future.
Updated Bridge Forward Proposal Map
Ohio Bridge Approach
As It Looks Today
2013 ODOT Proposal
Bridge Forward Proposal
The 2013 preferred alternative does clear some room for expansion, but we believe more can be achieved for even greater benefit.
We envision a design refinement could deliver huge economic benefits through land recapture.
Reconnect Our Region Concept
Slide to compare the current bridge approach with our proposal.
We could uncover and reclaim 30 acres of downtown Cincinnati!
With a street grid, all of this becomes possible
Imagine what’s possible! This is our chance to dream big. What is your vision for this area? Let’s start the conversation!
Our Inspiration
Fort Washington Way reconnected us to the Riverfront. This project was much further along when this design refinement was proposed. They still got it redesigned AND BUILT in four years.
Cities are always evolving and changing, Fort Washington way set the stage for what we have seen happen in the last decade, now with the Brent Spence Bridge it’s time to…
FINISH WHAT WE STARTED.
The Lost West End
