Fall 2026 Newsletter

Quarterly Newsletter - Fall 2026

2026 Memphis MPO Safety Action Plan (SAP)

The 2026 Memphis MPO Safety Action Plan (SAP) serves as a framework for improving roadway safety across the region and advancing efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

The 2026 SAP marks the Memphis MPO’s second Safety Action Plan, following the adoption of the previous SAP in 2023. The Memphis MPO's Transportation Policy Board adopted the updated SAP in July, 2026.

Click the button below to visit the Memphis MPO website and view the 2026 Safety Action Plan.

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Watch our new video to learn more about the Safety Action Plan, its goals, and how the Memphis MPO is working towards a safer transportation system for all roadway users.

Explore the Memphis MPO Safety Dashboard

Explore the updated Memphis MPO Observed Crashes Dashboard, an interactive

mapping tool featuring crash data through 2025.

The updated Memphis MPO Observed Crashes Dashboard supports the Safety Action Plan's goals by providing an interactive way to view crash locations and patterns and filter data by location, crash severity, transportation mode, alcohol involvement, and crash manner. These new filtering features provide valuable insights to support data-driven safety planning and roadway improvements across the region.

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Help Shape TDOT’s 2055 Long Range Transportation Plan

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is updating its Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which will guide transportation needs and priorities through 2055.

TDOT needs your help! Scan the QR code below or use the link to take the survey, which closes on October 15. Your input will help shape the 2055 LRTP.

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Recent Headlines

$44 Million Federal Grant to Support I-55 Improvements in DeSoto County

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will use a $44 million federal INFRA grant to advance the I-55/I-69 widening project in DeSoto County. The project will expand the corridor from Church Road to north of SR 302 (Goodman Road), adding travel lanes and interchange improvements along a key regional freight and commuter route.

Memphis Airport Reopens Upgraded Pedestrian Tunnel

Pedestrian Tunnel B at Frederick W. Smith International Airport has reopened following improvements to enhance connections between parking and rental car facilities. The upgraded tunnel features brighter LED lighting, improved accessibility, and higher ceilings for a better traveler experience.

MATA Adds New Buses to Modernize Transit Fleet

MATA unveiled 8 of 12 newly delivered buses as part of its fleet modernization efforts. The agency plans to add more than 50 new buses by 2027 to replace aging vehicles and improve public transit service in Memphis.

Southaven Plans Getwell Trail Extension to Improve Pedestrian Connectivity

Southaven plans to extend its multi-use trail along Getwell Road from Central Parkway to Church Road, with construction beginning in spring 2027. The MPO-funded project will improve pedestrian safety and connectivity, with completion expected by July 2027.

Wolf River Greenway Eyes 2031 Completion, Expanding Regional Trail Connectivity

The Wolf River Conservancy is working toward completing the 26-mile Wolf River Greenway by 2031. The trail will connect more than 22 neighborhoods, expanding opportunities for walking, biking, and recreation across the Memphis region.

Program & Funding Opportunities

Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program

TDEC’s Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program supports the expansion of publicly accessible DC fast-charging infrastructure along priority transportation corridors in Tennessee. Eligible applicants include utilities, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities. The program provides $600,000 in total funding to address charging infrastructure gaps and support Tennessee’s EV network expansion. The application deadline is November 30, 2026.

Visit the MPO's Funding Opportunities webpage for more information on transportation funding opportunities available to eligible agencies and organizations throughout the Region.