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TPO board approves Oak Ridge corridor study, allocates $100,000 in planning funds
Summary
The TPO executive board approved a modification to the FY26–27 work program to fund a corridor study of Oak Ridge's Tennessee and Central avenues with $100,000 in planning funds, including $50,000 from Complete Streets funding and a $7,500 local contribution from the city.
The Transportation Planning Organization executive board on Aug. 26 approved a modification to its FY26–27 planning work program to fund a corridor study of Tennessee and Central avenues in the City of Oak Ridge. Doug (TPO staff) said the city requested $100,000 in planning funds and that the study would be managed by the city with a consultant engaged to lead the work.
"They were requesting a $100,000 total in planning funds," Doug said, describing the packet material and a project scope map. City manager Randy Heeman said the study is important because the area links former shopping centers and a vacated Department of Energy building that the city is considering for municipal use or redevelopment and that the work will examine how to create a more pedestrian‑friendly environment on Central Avenue.
TPO staff explained funding sources: $50,000 would come from Complete Streets funding that requires no local match; regular planning funds require a 15% match ($42,500 from federal planning funds) with the city providing $7,500. Doug said the project is expected to take eight to 12 months. The technical committee had unanimously recommended approval; the board approved the modification by voice vote after a motion from Doug.
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