Program has assisted communities across Tennessee in their efforts to revitalize downtowns
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will award over $42 million in state and federal grant funds that support multimodal investments in walking, biking and transit statewide in Tennessee.
“Increasing safety, strengthening community connections and expanding access make our cities and towns better places to live, work, and thrive,” said Gov. Lee. “I’m pleased the state can provide the support needed to move these projects forward.”
The awards announcement is for three grant programs administered by TDOT.
“The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant is made possible through a federally funded program. A variety of activities, such as the restoration of historic facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping and other nontraditional transportation projects, are eligible for grant funds under the federal program,” according to state officials.
This year, TDOT is awarding $16.4 million to six communities.
“Since 1991, through these grants, TDOT has funded over $400 million in nontraditional transportation projects,” said TDOT Commissioner Will Reid, P.E. “This program has assisted communities across Tennessee in their efforts to revitalize downtowns, highlight historic areas, provide alternative means of transportation, and increase opportunities for economic development.”
For more information and a list of this year’s TAP grantees, please visit TDOT’s website at Transportation Alternatives Program (tn.gov). For a list of these projects, please visit TDOT’s website at Multimodal Access Grant (tn.gov).
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