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2015 Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Projects Selected
On November 19, 2015 the Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) awarded more than $1.3 million in Federal transportation funds to two municipalities. The funds are for the construction of four projects that will address the safety of people walking and also improve access to neighborhood destinations. The source of the funds is the federal government's Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). TAP provides dedicated funding for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-access projects. The Memphis MPO awards its allocated TAP funds through a competitive application process. The details of the projects selected are below:
City of Hernando, MS
Hernando Square Pedestrian Improvements:
Hernando's historic town square will receive new crosswalks, crossing signals, and sections of sidewalk. ($136,000)
City of Memphis, TN
Macon Road Sidewalk Improvements:
New sidewalks, enhanced crosswalk markings, and bus stop shelters will be installed between Gilham Drive and Mullins Station. This will eventually connect to future improvements along Mullins Station and improve access to Shelby Farms Park. ($640,000)
Westmont Road Sidewalk Improvements:
Westmont between Raines Road and Western Park Drive will receive new sidewalks, high-visibility crosswalks, and signage to provide safer connections to a neighborhood park and community center. ($268,000)
Chiswood Street Pedestrian Safety:
In order to create safer access to an elementary school and neighborhood park, new sidewalks, raised and high-visibility crosswalks, and curb extensions will be added between Twin Woods Avenue and Country View Lane. ($266,992)
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