Julie A. Oaks
TDOT, Public Information Officer
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Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for Tracy City in Grundy County

Nashville, Tenn. - Governor Phil Bredesen joined state and local leaders today to announce a transportation enhancement grant in the amount of $84,126 for Phase Two of the Downtown Tracy City Pedestrian Enhancement Project.

The grant funds will be used for the construction of sidewalks and installation of street lighting for historic downtown Tracy City.

“This project includes features that will increase pedestrian safety and enhance the visual appeal of downtown Tracy City,” said Governor Bredesen. “Increasing pedestrian traffic will enhance the quality of life of the citizens of the area by giving them a healthier alternative for transportation.”

“Projects such as this make Tennessee’s communities more livable,” said Representative Bill Harmon. “I am pleased to have helped bring this grant to Tracy City.”

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.

Phase Two of the Downtown Tracy City Pedestrian Enhancement project includes the construction of approximately 562 feet of sidewalk and installation of decorative street lighting for the historic downtown area.