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
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
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
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
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