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6 days ago

KTA to test game‑day detour on downtown connector; staff may make change permanent and is considering fare policy Staff proposed a temporary downtown connector detour on game days to serve Summerplace before Covenant Health Park to shuttle fans; they will test the change for months, update app/website signage, and noted the free-fare window expires June 1 with staff considering a permanent fare change.

KTA is rolling out a game-day detour on the downtown connector to improve fan access to Covenant Health Park—could this become a permanent change?

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1 week ago

Votes at a glance: House Transportation Committee clears several transportation bills and a Nashville resolution The Transportation Committee advanced multiple bills on March 24, 2026, including HB2 (TDOT noise‑study amendment), HB5 (billboard compensation), HB1754 (boat titling), HB1790 (bus driver age), HB2074 (school‑zone camera limits), HB2507 (airport appointees), HB1457 (expectant‑mother parking), and SJR0657 (Nashville resolution). Several passed unanimously or by wide margins.

The Tennessee House Transportation Committee just passed a series of impactful bills, from noise studies to school-zone camera limits, setting the stage for crucial changes in our communities!

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3 weeks ago

Committee votes on a package of transportation bills; several pass to calendar or finance The Transportation and Safety Committee passed a number of bills — including codifying the Office of Homeland Security, a state CDL English alignment measure, boat‑titling, automated vehicle ticketing, adult changing‑table signage and rest‑stop family restrooms — advancing them to calendar or finance.

Tennessee's Senate Transportation and Safety Committee just passed a slew of impactful bills, from boat titling to driverless vehicle enforcement—what does this mean for you?

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1 month ago

Committee roundup: six bills advance from Tennessee Transportation and Safety Committee The committee advanced several bills to the Senate calendar or other committees, including SB 1479 (reentry IDs), SB 1782 (e-bikes), SB 1783 (Real ID clarification), SB 2027 (TDOT sound-study, to Finance), SB 1669 (CDL diabetes cleanup) and SB 1611 (Upper Cumberland Airport).

The Senate Transportation and Safety Committee just advanced six significant bills, including new regulations for e-bikes and driver licenses for those reentering society!

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1 month ago

Tennessee House Transportation Committee advances several bills, including hands‑free amendment The committee on Feb. 17 passed multiple transportation bills: HB1555 (hands‑free law amendment capping local court fees), HB1874 (clarifies hybrid EV definition), HB1546 (school bus driver interstate travel with controlled diabetes), HB6 (EV fee exemption for active out‑of‑state service members) and HB1691 (Upper Cumberland Airport authority term change).

The Tennessee House Transportation Committee has just advanced a series of groundbreaking bills that could reshape driving laws and support our military service members!

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1 month ago

TDOT presents $425M package to Tennessee Senate committee, budget advances to finance TDOT Commissioner Will Reed outlined a $425 million package — $25 million recurring and $400 million one-time — focused on maintenance, bridges and rest-area upgrades; the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee approved the teed-up budget unanimously and sent it to the Finance Committee.

TDOT is pushing for a massive $425 million budget to tackle urgent maintenance and bridge upgrades across Tennessee—are we ready to invest in our infrastructure?

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1 month ago

Kingsport MPO kicks off 2050 long-range plan; board adopts draft goals Consultants presented the kickoff for the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, outlining schedule, modeling coordination with TDOT/VDOT, a data-driven project evaluation and a public engagement plan using Social Pinpoint; the board approved the plan’s draft goals for use in upcoming analysis.

Kingsport is gearing up for a transformative 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, with innovative public engagement and data-driven strategies at the forefront!

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1 month ago

House committee backs redirecting vehicle and tire fees to create recurring transportation fund revenue The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved House Bill 1683 to redirect existing sales fees on motor vehicles and tires into the state transportation fund, creating recurring revenue; sponsor said it involves no new taxes and committee sent the bill to finance (20–0).

Tennessee is set to boost its transportation fund by redirecting existing vehicle and tire fees, promising no new taxes while addressing the state's infrastructure needs!

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1 month ago

TDOT asks legislature to approve $425 million package for maintenance, bridges and 10‑year projects Tennessee Department of Transportation told the Finance, Ways and Means committee the governor’s budget would direct $25 million recurring plus $400 million one‑time toward aviation, rest areas, maintenance, critical bridges and highway projects, and outlined how those dollars would be used if approved.

TDOT is seeking a groundbreaking $425 million package to transform Tennessee's roads and bridges – but will the General Assembly approve it?

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1 month ago

City moves ahead with five‑year Metropolitan Transportation and Safety Plan update The board discussed awarding a roughly $291,000 contract to CDM Smith to update the Metropolitan Transportation and Safety Plan, a required five‑year document used to prioritize safety improvements and access federal funds from FHWA and TDOT.

Tennessee is set to enhance its roads and safety measures with a $291,000 update to the Metropolitan Transportation and Safety Plan, prioritizing crucial improvements for pedestrians and cyclists.

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3 months ago

Sen. Massey and TPO staff warn of growing transportation funding gap; federal reauthorization timeline noted Sen. Massey told the TPO board that an estimate places the region/state backlog at about $38 billion and outlined a state task force studying alternative revenue sources. TPO staff summarized federal reauthorization work under IIJA, the Highway Trust Fund shortfall and options such as mileage fees or suballocating discretionary funds to regions.

Tennessee's transportation backlog has skyrocketed to a staggering $38 billion, prompting lawmakers to explore innovative funding solutions to keep our roads and bridges safe.

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3 months ago

Metro officials outline early rollout of Choose How You Move, $104 million capital drawdown and service expansions City transportation staff told council committees that the Choose How You Move program has moved from planning into early implementation: 14 sidewalk projects in 10 neighborhoods are entering construction, signal and fiber upgrades will reach 115 downtown intersections, WeGo is expanding service with new buses and a Journey Pass pilot has 6,700+ registrations.

Metro's Choose How You Move program is gearing up to transform transportation in Tennessee with a $104 million investment, including new sidewalks, upgraded signals, and expanded bus services.

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4 months ago

Metro explains $104M drawdown and near-term transit projects, including airport service upgrades Choose How You Move staff described a $104,000,000 capital drawdown to fund sidewalks, signals, fiber, safety and all-access corridors; WeGo and airport officials described planned frequency increases and route extensions to the airport and said bus deliveries tied to new orders are expected in 2027–28.

Metro is set to transform transportation across the county with a groundbreaking $104 million investment in vital projects, from sidewalks to airport service upgrades.

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5 months ago

TDOT tells panel it is delivering record contract lettings but warns long‑term funding will fall when TMA/Q funds expire Transportation Commissioner John Reed told the Finance committee the department has improved project delivery and is on track for historically large contract lettings, but said Tennessee’s long‑term capacity depends on sustaining state funding because federal revenue has restrictive eligibility and is not indexed to inflation.

Tennessee's TDOT is breaking records with a 90% project delivery rate, but will the state maintain its momentum once temporary funding runs out?

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5 months ago

Committee approves NDOT fee changes after amendments on sidewalk cafes, excavation permits and reporting The committee approved an ordinance to revise fees administered by the Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) after voting on two amendments. Major changes include replacing a per‑square‑foot sidewalk‑cafe fee with three stair‑step flat fees (capped at about $750 annually for the largest cafes under the amendment), moving

Big changes are coming to sidewalk café and excavation permit fees in Tennessee as the committee approves new, more affordable structures!

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5 months ago

TDOT says TMA and general‑fund transfers are driving record contract lettings; warns of post‑TMA funding gap Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner James Reed told the Finance, Ways and Means Committee that recent one‑time and recurring state funding (TMA and general fund transfers) allowed the department to expand resurfacing, safety spot projects and begin major projects such as choice lanes and the King's Crossing bridge. TDOT said it is “

TDOT is on track for its largest contract letting in history, but a funding crisis looms once one-time resources run dry!

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5 months ago

Council defers NDOT fee changes after members request presentation and more detail The council voted to defer one meeting on an ordinance that would change multiple NDOT fees and update code language after members asked for a 15‑minute presentation, more data on fee calculations and assurances about how fee increases would translate into service improvements.

The Metropolitan Council hits pause on critical NDOT fee changes as members demand clarity on costs and service improvements!

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9 months ago

City Council discusses Tenured Springs speed humps for accessibility concerns Council reviews speed hump regulations in response to citizen's accessibility request.

Spring Hill's Transportation Advisory Committee is tackling the controversial issue of speed humps to ensure accessibility for all residents, including those with handicap-accessible vehicles.

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9 months ago

Commissioners indefinitely suspend Imran Eskindar's taxicab license after regulatory debate Commissioners unanimously suspend Imran Eskindar's taxicab license due to disciplinary concerns.

The Nashville Transportation Licensing Commission took a bold step by suspending a taxi driver's license, signaling a new era of safety and regulation in local transportation.

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10 months ago

Tennessee officials outline plans for I-24 choice lanes to address congestion State leaders detail dynamic pricing and phased approach for I-24 choice lane project.

Tennessee is taking bold steps to tackle congestion with a new I-24 choice lanes project that promises dynamic pricing and phased construction.

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10 months ago

Tennessee announces new Choice Lanes project with $4 billion private investment Tennessee embarks on $4 billion Choice Lanes project leveraging private sector partnerships.

Tennessee is set to revolutionize its roads with a groundbreaking $4 billion Choice Lanes project, driven by innovative public-private partnerships!

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10 months ago

Tennessee Transportation Modernization Act advances public-private partnerships for infrastructure Transportation Modernization Act facilitates public-private partnerships for Tennessee's infrastructure development.

Tennessee is paving the way for a transportation revolution with the introduction of public-private partnerships aimed at modernizing infrastructure across the state!

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10 months ago

Tennessee Transportation Department unveils $4B public-private partnership for I-24 expansion Tennessee's TDOT launches $4B project adding two new lanes on I-24 through private partnership.

Tennessee is revolutionizing its highways with a groundbreaking $4 billion public-private partnership to introduce "Choice Lanes" on I-24, promising faster travel without disrupting existing routes.

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11 months ago

TACIR to explore alternative funding for vehicle registration and fuel tax declines TACIR will study sustainable transportation funding and report findings by January 2026.

Tennessee is taking bold steps to secure its transportation future with House Bill 736, exploring innovative funding solutions as traditional revenue sources dwindle.

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1 year ago

Tennessee legislators advance bill to regulate borrow pits for road rebuilding House bill ensures ongoing access to materials from borrow pits for road recovery efforts.

Tennessee legislators are taking bold steps to secure data management and ensure vital materials for road repairs, paving the way for a safer and more resilient infrastructure.

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1 year ago

Tennessee General Assembly amends transportation timeline with new SB1148 deadline Tennessee lawmakers extend transportation deadline by three months to February 2026.

Tennessee lawmakers are set to make a crucial decision that could reshape road safety with a three-month extension of key transportation regulations.

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1 year ago

Tennessee General Assembly approves bridge study across Mississippi River to Arkansas Tennessee Department of Transportation to study new Mississippi River bridge viability by 2026

Tennessee is gearing up for a transformative bridge project over the Mississippi River that could reshape regional connectivity and economic growth!

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1 year ago

Tennessee committee reviews multiple house bills including transportation and veterans legislation The committee advanced numerous house bills related to transportation safety and veterans' provisions.

Tennessee's Transportation Subcommittee is making waves with a series of groundbreaking bills aimed at transforming the state's infrastructure and supporting veterans—are you ready to see what changes are on the horizon?

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1 year ago

Tennessee Assembly amends transportation evaluation scoring procedures with new House Bill 1320 Tennessee General Assembly passes amendments to transportation proposal evaluation and scoring process.

Tennessee's House Bill 1320 could revolutionize how transportation projects are evaluated, sparking fierce debate over transparency and fairness in the bidding process.

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1 year ago

State CFO reports flat revenue amid rising costs and inflation challenges Fiscal reports show stagnant revenues with escalating costs impacting future projects and maintenance.

Tennessee's transportation budget is in crisis as flat revenue growth collides with skyrocketing costs, threatening the future of crucial infrastructure projects.

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