Committee approves resolution to allow Nashville's voter-approved transit projects to proceed with state oversight
Senate Joint Resolution 657 affirms General Assembly approval for Nashville projects that use dedicated lanes on state roadways and says TDOT will maintain oversight; the committee voted the resolution to calendar by voice vote.
The full story
Senate Joint Resolution 657, presented by Senator Pote, would satisfy a state-law requirement that the General Assembly approve locally funded projects that use dedicated lanes on state-owned roadways. The sponsor said Nashville voters on Nov. 5, 2024 approved a sales-tax surcharge (66% support) to fund local transportation improvements and that the resolution ensures collaboration between the city and TDOT while maintaining state oversight.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in