Tennessee’s “Transportation Modernization Act” Is Not New (Op-Ed)

Governor Lee Has Introduced A “Transportation Plan For Rural And Urban Tennessee”, And He Wants To Implement It Through HB0321, Known As The Transportation Modernization Act.

Gov. Lee Says He Wants To “Partner With The General Assembly.” So, Here Is His Plan, G.A., Get On Board.

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Public-Private Partnerships Work Their Way Into State Government

Not Long After The Tennessee Department Of Transportation Proposed Public-Private Partnerships To Build Express Lanes And Cut Congestion On Highways, The University Of Tennessee-Knoxville Sought Permission For A Joint Venture To Build Dorms And An Indoor Athletic Facility.

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Governor’s Transportation Proposals Draw Wide Reactions

Not Everyone Is Thrilled About The Lee Administration’s Patchwork Of Transportation Proposals, The Most Notable Of Which Would Be The Institution Of Toll Roads In Tennessee.

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Lee’s ‘Build With Us’ Plan Would Raise Electric Vehicle Registration Fees, Potentially Add Toll Lanes

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee And The Department Of Transportation Are Looking To Raise The Annual Vehicle Registration Fees For Electric Vehicles Up To Three Times To $300 Along With Adding Potential Toll Commuter Lanes.

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July 4th Travelers In Tennessee Won’t Be Delayed By Construction

Road Construction Won’t Slow Motorists Across Tennessee Over The July 4 Holiday. TDOT Will Suspend All Construction-Related Lane Closures On Interstates And State Routes Beginning At 6:00 A.M. On Friday, July 1 Through 6:00 A.M. On Tuesday, July 5 To Provide Maximum Roadway Capacity For Holiday Travelers.

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