The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is a federally required organization that is responsible for the transportation planning process in Knox County and parts of Anderson, Blount, Loudon, Roane and Sevier counties.

We recently began an update to our long-range transportation plan, Mobility Plan 2050, which will examine the current state of transportation in and around the Knoxville region and make recommendations for future investments. Regional transportation planning involves roads, public transportation, sidewalks and bicycle paths, and freight movement (rail, water, or air), all of which will be considered for update under Mobility Plan 2050.

Information about the project can be found at knoxmobility.org, which will host all information regarding the plan. Those interested in learning more and staying up-to-date on the project are encouraged to visit the website and check back regularly for more opportunities to provide input.

The project website also includes information about upcoming community meetings related to the plan. These include two in-person open house events and a virtual option:
• Monday, October 21 – 4-7:00 p.m.
John T. O’Connor Senior Center
611 Winona St.
Knoxville, TN 37917
• Tuesday, October 22 – 12-1:00 p.m.
Visit knoxmobility.org/meetings for a link
• Wednesday, October 23 – 4-7:00 p.m.
Blount County Public Library
508 N Cusick St.
Maryville, TN 37804

For more information, contact Doug Burton at doug.burton@knoxplanning.org or 865-215-3824.