TPO board approves Oak Ridge corridor study modification, allocates $100,000 for planning

Aug 26, 2026

The TPO Executive Board approved a modification to its FY2026–27 work program to add a $100,000 corridor study for Tennessee and Central avenues in Oak Ridge; staff said the study is expected to take 8–12 months and use a consultant managed by the city.

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The TPO Executive Board voted to approve a modification to the FY2026–27 planning work program to fund a corridor study of Tennessee and Central avenues in Oak Ridge. Staff said the total requested planning budget is $100,000, with $50,000 coming from complete‑streets funding, $42,500 drawn from federal planning funds (the board’s 15% match requirement), and $7,500 from the City of Oak Ridge.

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