Governor Haslam Announces Transportation Grant for Town of Thompson’s Station

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer today announced a $598,338 transportation enhancement grant to the town of Thompson’s Station for greenways.

 

The first phase of the Thompson’s Station Greenways Project includes the construction of 15,000 linear feet of a ten-foot wide multi-use trail beginning at Tollgate Village and ending at Thompson’s Station Park.

 

The project also includes security cameras, call boxes, landscaping and parking facilities. The trail will parallel US Highway 31, with one trailhead located just north of State Route 840.

 

“This greenway will accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists, providing a new and safer transportation option for residents and visitors while promoting healthier lifestyles,” Haslam said. “This project is also a monumental first step in this community’s effort to make its vision of a comprehensive greenway system a reality.”

 

The grant is made possible through a federally funded program administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

 

“Through Transportation Enhancement grants, TDOT has funded more than $259 million in non-traditional transportation projects,” Schroer said. “Established by Congress in the early 1990’s, the program supports activities designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic and environmental aspects of the nation’s transportation system.”

 

A variety of activities such as the restoration of historic facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping and other non-traditional transportation projects are eligible for grant funds under the federal program.

 

State Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) and state Reps. Glen Casada (R-College Grove), Phillip Johnson (R-Pegram) and Charles Sargent (R-Franklin) represent Williamson County in the Tennessee General Assembly.

 

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