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The Draft Amended FY2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program is Now Available

The Knoxville TPO wants your feedback on the amended FY2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)!

The amendment will add over 30 new transportation projects and studies as well as update existing projects consistent with the Mobility Plan 2040, the Knoxville Region’s Long Range Transportation Plan.

Both the Mobility Plan 2040 and the TIP guide transportation investments in our region. The Mobility Plan 2040 lays out a vision of what the transportation system will look like in the future. It includes all of the transportation projects that will be funded and scheduled over the next 20+ years. The TIP is a shorter-range plan which includes all of the transportation projects that will be funded, designed, and built over the next four years. The FY2017-2020 TIP prioritizes roughly $549 million for improvements to roadways, bridges, transit systems, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Where can I find the TIP?

  • View and download the amended FY2017-2020 TIP here: knoxtrans.org/tip
  • Hard copies are available for review at the TPO offices at 400 Main St., Suite 403, Knoxville, TN.

How can I give feedback on the TIP?

  • Contact Elizabeth Watkins via email at elizabeth.watkins@knoxplanning.org or by phone at 865-215-3825.
  • Attend the Technical Committee meeting at 9:00am on April 11th in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building (400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN).
  • Attend the Executive Board meeting at 9:00am on April 26th in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building (400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN).
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HealthyHappySmart Symposium – A Community Conversation

March 29-30, 2017

What makes a city a great place to live? What is planning? How will driverless vehicles change our transportation system? The East Tennessee Community Design Center and Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization are hosting a symposium to share ideas and facilitate dialogue on urban planning and design.

The event will feature screenings of short videos intended to spark conversations facilitated by nationally recognized and local experts. Three separate sessions will be aimed, respectively, at the public, elected and appointed local officials, and design professionals. Everyone is invited to attend the free public meeting on March 29th. Meetings for elected officials and professionals are being held on March 30th.

March 29, 2017
Community Forum
5:30 – 8 p.m.

East Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay St

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Call for Projects:Section 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities Funding

Federal Transit Administration
Knoxville Urban Area
Section 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities Funding

The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is soliciting projects to be funded through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) urban area Section 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities funding. 

Projects can include both operating services and vehicle purchases.  Non-profits who serve the elderly or persons who are disabled may be eligible to apply for funding for vans or mini-buses that serve their clients.  The complete Call-for-Projects can be found on the below links.

Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, March 24, 2017.  Proposals should be sent to:

Mr. Doug Burton, Principal Planner
Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization
400 Main Street, Suite 403 – Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-3824 or doug.burton@knoxmpc.org

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Mark Your Calendars For The 2017 Neighborhood Conference!

The City of Knoxville's Office of Neighborhoods and the Neighborhood Advisory Council will hold the biennial Neighborhood Conference on March 11, 2017 at the Knoxville Convention Center.

Staff from the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC), Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program (I Bike KNX), and Smart Trips will be there with information about the agencies and programs and how each affects Knoxville’s neighborhoods.

Read more about the Conference

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Join Us! HealthyHappySmart Planning Symposium

When: March 29-30, 2017

We are pleased to be co-hosting this event with the East Tennessee Community Design Center (ETCDC). The two-day symposium is designed to raise awareness of planning, land use and transportation issues in our region. This two-day event is an innovative, film-based symposium is designed to explore planning, design and transportation and facilitate a dialogue on how we can create a healthier, happier, smarter region. 

March 29th, 2017 – Public Involvement and Input Session
East Tennessee History Center
5:30-8:00 PM
FREE!

March 30th, 2017 – Elected & Appointed Officials’ Breakfast Session
East Tennessee History Center
8:30-10:30 AM
FREE but RSVP Required to dori.caron@knoxplanning.org

March 30th, 2017 – Design Professionals’ Session
The Square Room, 4 Market Square
1:00-4:30 PM
CEU credits offered
FREE!

Additional assistance is being provided by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Knoxville Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission, East Tennessee Quality Growth and local sponsors.

Additional details are available at https://www.communitydc.org.

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The Importance of Barge Traffic in East Tennessee

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Captain John Farmer, NavCAl Marine Services presented an overview of the importance of barge traffic in East Tennessee to members of the TPO Technical Committee. Captain Farmer discussed how barging meets the the national and state freight goals: Improve economic efficiency, productivity and competitiveness, reduce highway and rail congestion, improve safety, security and resilience and reduce adverse environmental and community impacts.

Read all about Barging

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Request for Proposals: Transit Planning Software as a Service (SaaS)

The Knoxville Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) in cooperation with Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) seeks Proposals for the provision of transit planning web based Software as a Service (SaaS)

The SaaS will assist in planning and analyzing transit and other types of transportation planning efforts for the Knoxville metropolitan planning area. 

Requirements:

  • Must have an online platform that requires no demographic data or software updating by users
  • Must portray demographic and cost calculations in real time as changes are made to routes, schedules and stops
  • Must not require advanced training and must have the ability to demonstrate the impact of changes immediately for the benefit of the public and decision makers

The MPC/TPO reserves the right to determine which response is in its best interest and to reject any and all responses or waive any irregularities in the process.

The detailed RFP can be found here. Please check back for any updates.

Read submitted questions and responses.

Due Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:00 AM

All proposals can be submitted via email to Doug Burton or to the address listed below.

Knoxville Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission
Attn: Doug Burton
400 W. Main St., Suite 403
Knoxville, TN 37902