Spring 2025 Newsletter

Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2025

2024 State of the MPO

2024 was a productive and exciting year for the Memphis MPO! Watch the video or view the report to learn more.

Household Travel Survey

The Memphis MPO is collaborating with the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and local transportation agencies across the state of Tennessee (and surrounding areas) to conduct an essential survey called My Travels Count.

Randomly selected households will receive invites in the mail. If your household receives an invitation, we encourage you to complete the survey promptly. This study will include Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas households in the Greater Memphis region.

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Completed Plans

We have recently completed two plans. -Thank you to everyone who participated in public engagement efforts during the creation of these works.

The Memphis Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Greenprint Plan is complete! This plan establishes a vision for expanding the active transportation network throughout the tri-state region!

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The Winchester Road Corridor Study is complete! This study analyzes multimodal connectivity, safety, and land use of the corridor. Click the button below to view the report!

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What's Next?

Memphis MPO has begun working on updates for the Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan (CPT-HSTP). This plan aims to create a better transit system for the transportation-disadvantaged communities: older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons of low-income. Click the button below to receive email updates specific to the CPT-HST plan!

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Recent Headlines

Innovate Memphis discusses 901 Ride Choice and road safety in Memphis

Innovate Memphis talks about 901 Ride Choice, a free phone service to find transportation options, a recommendation from Memphis MPO’s CPT-HST plan. The discussion also covers pedestrian safety, Commute Options, and Transit Vision 3.0.

Germantown makes improvements at Wolf River Blvd and Germantown Road

Germantown is upgrading one of its busiest intersections, Wolf River Blvd and Germantown Rd, with turning lanes, mast arm signals, and ADA improvements. These improvements are expected to be completed in April.

Memphis uses AI video technology to detect infrastructure issues

Memphis Public Works Division has installed AI-equipped video cameras on city trucks to spot potholes, clogged drains, overgrown grass, and illegal dumping. The system creates work tickets and assigns them to the correct maintenance crew.

New Speed Bump Policy in Horn Lake

Horn Lake approves a new speed bump policy allowing residents to petition for speed bumps and traffic-calming measures. After the petition, the city will conduct a 24-hour traffic study before moving to board approval. This policy enables residents to engage with infrastructure decisions.

Breaking ground on amenity improvements at Renasant Bank Park in Hernando

Improvements at Renasant Bank Park include more walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, a 300-foot lawn, pavilion, restrooms, a 3.5-acre wildflower meadow, and two parking lots. This project is partially funded by a $1.7 million grant from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund

Wolf River State Forest In Fayette County

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has announced the creation of Wolf River State Forest in Fayette County, covering 5,477 acres. Opening this year, the park will conserve natural and cultural resources, provide recreational opportunities, and preserve historical sites.

Program & Funding Opportunities

Healthy Built Environment Grant Program

Tennessee Department of Health aims to enhance public health by supporting projects that improve community infrastructure and promote physical activity. Projects should be located in high social vulnerability census tracts as identified in the CDC's 202 Social Vulnerability Index, accessible at tn.gov/SVImap. The grant awards up to $50,000 for planning projects, and up to $80,000 for construction projects. Letter of Intent is due on April 15, 2025.

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