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Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for Norris in Anderson County

Nashville, Tenn. - Governor Phil Bredesen joined state and local leaders today to announce a transportation enhancement grant in the amount of $267,361 for phase 2 of the Norris Greenway project in Anderson County.

The grant funds will be used to construct a five foot wide concrete trail that will finalize the Norris greenway system by creating a loop from Reservoir Road to East Norris Road linking all of the walking and bicycling trails in the city.

“This trail will complete the Norris greenway trail system and will provide more recreational opportunities for citizens and visitors,” said Governor Bredesen. “It is a project that everyone in the city can enjoy. I’m proud the State of Tennessee can make investments like this to enhance local communities.”

“The new trail will allow for a safer route for residents to walk and bike to and from the historic area of the city,” said Representative Jim Hackworth. “Many visitors come to walk and bike in the city and by completing the loop all of the sidewalks in the city will be linked together providing a wonderful walking and bicycling experience.”

“The Greenway will create a beautiful and safe environment for people who we hope will use it frequently to get from place to place in town, for practical purposes or for recreation,” added Senator Randy McNally. ”

The grant is made possible through a federally funded program administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

“TDOT has funded more than $189 million in transportation related projects through our Enhancement Grant Program,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely.  “This program provides funds to cities, counties and state organizations to fund activities such as the restoration of historic facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping, streetscaping 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.