posted August 20, 2008
Gov. Phil Bredesen and Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely announced $15 million in transportation enhancement grants today awarded to 36 Tennessee communities and one statewide grant. The grants included projects in Cleveland, Decatur and Grundy County.
The grants will assist local communities with the development of a variety of projects designed to enhance the state's transportation infrastructure.
"The Enhancement Grant Program provides an opportunity for the state to work with local agencies to fund projects that enrich Tennessee communities in a variety of ways," said Gov. Bredesen. "Many will use these funds to build new sidewalks and bike trails that support healthier lifestyles, while others utilize the program to save historic structures for future generations. All of these are worthwhile projects that truly enhance the quality of life in local communities."
The governor officially awarded the grants at a ceremony earlier today.
Transportation enhancement grants are made possible through a federally-funded program administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
"TDOT has helped fund approximately $189 million in transportation related projects in more than 180 communities through the Enhancement Grant Program," said Commissioner Nicely. "The funds can be used for a variety of qualifying projects, such as greenways, bike trails, landscaping, the restoration of historic facilities, and other non-traditional transportation projects."
The federal grant program was established by Congress in the early 1990's to fund activities designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic and environmental aspects of the nation's transportation system. In order to qualify for transportation enhancement funds, a project must relate to surface transportation and qualify as one of the 12 eligible activities. A TE project must be accessible to the public.
COUNTY PROJECT DESCRIPTION FUNDS AWARDED
Anderson Norris Greenway - Phase II $267,361.00
Bedford Wartrace Downtown Revitalization $43,440.00
Benton Camden Downtown Improvements - Phase II $563,655.00
Bradley Cleveland Mouse Creek Greenway - Phase IV $569,685.00
Carroll J.L. Seets Pedestrian Pathway $384,776.00
Carter Roan Mountain Community Park Connector - Phase II $225,920.00
Claiborne New Tazewell Sidewalk Improvements $134,880.00
Crockett Friendship Streetscape Project $415,200.00
Davidson Gateway to Heritage Streetscape Improvements - Phase I (JUMP Street) $640,000.00
Decatur Parsons Downtown Improvements - Phase II $747,874.00
Dyer Dyer County Courthouse Square Improvements $722,918.00
Fentress Jamestown Sidewalk Extension Project $69,200.00
Franklin Cowan Community Walkway Project - Phase II $172,400.00
Grundy Downtown Tracy City Pedestrian Enhancement - Phase II 84,126.00
Hardeman Battle of Davis Bridge Visitor Center Project 929,132.00
Hardin Preservation and Interpretation of the Battle of Shiloh $1,000,000.00
Hawkins Hale Springs Inn - Phase II $168,000.00
Haywood Central Business District Pedestrian Walkway Improvements $740,000.00
Henderson Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Trail Project $90,708.00
Henry Downtown Pedestrian Plaza 389,629.00
Humphreys Humphreys County Courthouse Rehabilitation $199,584.00
Jefferson New Market Trail System $157,360.00
Johnson Goose Creek Trail - Phase I $419,120.00
Lake Ridgely Downtown Enhancement Project $285,922.00
Lauderdale Ripley/Lauderdale County Streetscape - Phase III $851,204.00
Loudon Wharf Street Greenway Lighting Project $44,822.00
McNairy Bethel Springs Downtown Streetscape $323,268.00
Madison Historic Former Denmark Presbyterian Church Stabilization $129,328.00
Marion Concrete Street and Sidewalk Restoration - Phase III $320,000.00
Putnam Monterey Tennessee Central Transportation Musuem $297,554.00
Stewart Preservation of the Ft. Donelson Battlefield $1,000,000.00
Tipton Covington Square - Phase III $823,226.00
Union Maynardville Downtown Connector Project - Phase III $181,988.00
Washington Lost State Scenic Walkway - Phase II $513,040.00
Weakley Martin Downtown Improvements - Phase II $551,200.00
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