Transportation & Infrastructure Middle Tennessee transportation systems and infrastructure continue to be strained by growth across the region, even during the pandemic. Continued regional growth means that significant investment must be made in the maintenance of existing infrastructure as well as needed expansion projects. Signaling the importance of investing in regional transportation infrastructure, the 2021 Vital Signs survey found that nearly 70% of respondents said problems with transportation in the region are a moderate or significant threat to our local economy. Without a dedicated funding source for regional transportation projects, it will become increasingly difficult for transportation infrastructure improvements to keep pace with growth throughout the Middle Tennessee region.
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Transportation & Infrastructure