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Economic Stimulus Funds Making Way to Transportation Projects, Creating Jobs

Tennessee is one of the first states in the nation to obligate 100% of the economic stimulus funding made available by the 2009 Recovery Act. The MPO awarded more than $42 million to improve area roads, bridges, transit, and greenways.

 

About the MPO

The Nashville Area MPO leads in the development of the region's long-range transportation plan and short-range transportation improvement program through a partnership among the U.S. DOT, Tennessee DOT, local elected leadership, local planning and public works directors, the business community, and citizens across the Nashville region.

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• Items for Public Review & Comment
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• 2035 Regional Plan Updates
• Project Tracker: Interactive Map
• Northeast Corridor Mobility Study
• Tri-County Transportation & Land Use Study
• Economic Recovery Projects
• MPO Staff Contacts
• Current RFPs

News & Notes

• February 24, 2010
• Tennessee, MPO Obligate 100% of Economic Stimulus Funds Tennessee is one of the first states in the nation to obligate 100% of the economic stimulus funding made available by the 2009 Recovery Act. The MPO awarded more than $42 million to improve area roads, bridges, transit, and greenways. Read full release> | Visit MPO Economic Recovery>
• February 4, 2010
• MPO Chairman Mayor Dean joined by Regional Business Leaders to Announce Public-Private Approach to Redefining how the Region Invests in TransportationImmediately following today's meeting of the Middle Tennessee Mayors Caucus, Nashville's Karl Dean and other mayors were joined by area business leaders to announce a new partnership aimed at promoting an increased emphasis on mass transit and walkable communities as part of a new multi-billion dollar transportation plan that will be unveiled in late May.

• January 25, 2010
• National Experts Address Middle Tenn. Decision-Makers on "Complete Streets" Policies A design concept known as Complete Streets helps to ease congestion by decreasing the amount of cars on the road, increases mobility for people who can’t or don’t drive, improves air quality, and supports physical activity as a way of life by providing a welcoming environment for pedestrians & cyclists. Event summary, photos, and video coming soon>