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Traffic Costs Tennessee Cities More than $1.1 Billion Annually

March 23, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

Via Think Tennessee

Traffic congestion in Tennessee’s four largest cities ranks in the worst half of the nation and costs Tennessee more than $1.1 billion annually, according to a new report gathered by nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee.

Using data from the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, ThinkTennessee found that Nashville drivers spend nearly a full work week (33.6 hours) sitting in traffic and lose an average of $1,308 each year to traffic-related costs.… Continue reading

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TDOT updates council on road, bridge issues

March 21, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

By Jay Powell via Columbia Daily Herald

The Columbia City Council received an update on the state’s road and bridge projects last week from Tennessee Department of Transportation deputy commissioner/chief engineer, Paul Degges.

Degges discussed Gov. Haslam’s recent listening tour and his proposal to raise the state’s gas tax for the first time since the 1980s.… Continue reading

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On the Road: TDOT officials tour state in support of Haslam’s IMPROVE plan

March 17, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

Via Citizen Tribune

The road trip for Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposed IMPROVE Act made a stop in Morristown on Wednesday.

Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer presented his arguments for the “Improving Manufacturing and Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy” Act in a noon meeting held at the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce.… Continue reading

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Senate subcommittee amends, unanimously approves Gov. Haslam’s gas tax bill

March 16, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

By Joel Ebert via The Tennessean

A recently formed Senate transportation subcommittee unanimously approved Gov. Bill Haslam’s gas tax proposal but an altered version than how it was introduced.

The subcommittee amended Haslam’s bill which is a caption — broadly written legislation that allows for changes — to only include a list of transportation projects that would be addressed if the measure is approved.… Continue reading

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Beavers talks gas tax at town hall meeting

March 16, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

By Kayla Fleming via Macon County Times

On Thursday, February 16th, State Senator Mae Beavers held a town hall meeting at the Macon County Welcome Center. The purpose of Beavers’ meetings was to discuss Governor Bill Haslam’s proposed seven cent raise in the state gas tax.… Continue reading

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