SR-1 (DR. Martin luther king JR. Boulevard), from middle tennessee boulevard to apollo drive-bicycles and pedestrian facility

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) a formula grant of $2,410,278.00 on May 9, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award funds the SR-1 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) project extending from Middle Tennessee Boulevard to Apollo Drive, which encompasses the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities including sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance improvements, pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and school flashing speed limit signals in Tennessee.

The project represents a multimodal transportation improvement initiative focused on enhancing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure safety and accessibility. As a formula grant administered through TDOT's established federal grant portfolio, this award supports active transportation network development and transportation safety enhancements consistent with FHWA's priorities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorization. The funding will enable the completion of comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements designed to increase mobility options and safety for vulnerable road users in the project corridor.

Project description

Project involves sidewalks, ADA compliance, pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and school flashing speed limit signals.