Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently presented his administration’s strategic infrastructure plan to address traffic congestion and meet transportation needs statewide.
The plan ensures the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has the resources it needs to solve current and future mobility challenges and that commerce can move across the state.
The state will seek public-private partnerships to allow private investment in new urban roadway infrastructure. This will allow the state to reserve funds for more rural infrastructure priorities. Planned public-private partnerships include exploring Choice Lanes, additional, optional lanes funded with the private sector on urban Tennessee interstates to decrease congestion and increase economic impact.
The state proposes expanding the alternative delivery model to save taxpayer dollars and deliver road projects more quickly.
“As Tennessee continues to experience tremendous growth, we have an obligation to make strategic transportation investments that prepare our state for continued success – without raising taxes or going into debt,” Lee said. “Our infrastructure plan will prepare Tennessee communities, both rural and urban, for increased economic advantages and improved mobility in the years ahead. I look forward to partnering with members of the General Assembly to solve transportation challenges.”
Later this year, the Lee administration will introduce the Transportation Modernization Act of 2023.