Transportation

 May 5 I-40 update

Information:

• The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is developing the 2035 Regional Mobility Plan and we need your input.  Please take a few monents to fill out the Mobility Plan Surevey on the TPO website at www.knoxtrans.org.

Transportation Committee – Joe Tipton, Chair – Twin City Dealerships

The Chamber’s Transportation Committee meets quarterly and as needed at other times throughout the year. Reports are given by the County, the cities and the Transportation Planning Organization to chamber members. The group also helps develop transportation priorities for the Blount Chamber. The group monitors road programs and helps shape transportation policies. The meetings allow chamber members to meet with the city and county leadership to discuss road projects impacting their business.

The group represents many businesses interested in the infrastructure challenges in our community. The meetings are both informative and help coordinate the various road projects in Blount County and the region.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 24th at 8:00 am at the Chamber.

Responsibilities:

• Attend quarterly meetings
• Share information gained at the meetings to other businesses
• Develop transportation priorities for the Blount Chamber to be approved by the Board of Directors
• Lobby Chamber position to our elected leaders
• Continue to monitor transportation projects

Goals:

• To provide chamber members the latest information about road projects.
• Develop transportation priorities for our community and lobby Chamber position to local, state and federal elected leadership resulting in project completion of identified road projects

Benefits:

• Better infrastructure for our community
• Networking opportunity for you and your company
• Access to local elected leaders
• You are involved in shaping our community

For more information on the Chamber’s Transportation Committee contact kdelozier@blountchamber.com.
To sign-up and participate in this committee, complete the Get Involved Form.

Transportation Resources

Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization www.knoxtrans.org
Smart Trips http://Smarttrips.knoxtrans.org/
Tennessee Department of Transportation www.tdot.state.tn.us
Federal Highway Administration www.fhwa.dot.gov