Spring 2026 Newsletter

Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2026

2025 State of the MPO

2025 was a productive and exciting year for the Memphis MPO! Watch the video or view the report to learn more.

RTP 2055 Story Map

The Moving Together 2055 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is the Memphis MPO’s long-range plan guiding transportation investments across the Memphis MPO region for the next 20 years or more.

To help residents and stakeholders better understand the plan, the Memphis MPO created an interactive RTP 2055 Story Map. The Story Map highlights key data about the region, evaluates how the transportation system is performing today, and explains how future investments can support a stronger and more connected regional network.

Explore the Story Map

Annual Safety Report 2024

The 2024 Annual Safety Report provides an overview of roadway safety trends across the Memphis MPO region.

The report tracks progress on the MPO's Safety Action Plan and highlights key crash patterns and safety efforts underway to improve transportation safety.

View the Report

Recent Headlines

Memphis Working Together for Safer Roads Across the Memphis MPO Region

Action News 5 conducted an interview with the MPO Administrator and emphasized the MPO's Safety Action Plan (SAP), which offers a data-driven framework to enhance road safety and direct local initiatives.

Slimming the Streets: Collierville Considers Narrowing Key Thoroughfares

Collierville leaders are considering a “road diet” for Collierville Arlington Road, as part of future transportation planning, including reducing lanes and potentially adding bike lanes following declining traffic volumes.

DeSoto County Planning Major Road Upgrades to Improve Regional Mobility

DeSoto County officials are prioritizing state highway improvements and long-term interstate expansions to address growing traffic congestion.

Olive Branch Invests in Data-Driven Roadway Maintenance Planning

Olive Branch will conduct a data-driven assessment of the condition of the city’s 300 miles of roads. Using vehicles equipped with cameras and sensors, the study will help the city prioritize street repairs and guide future maintenance planning.

I-40 Corridor Improvements in Shelby County

TDOT will reconstruct a segment of I-40 in Shelby County from Levee Road to Hollywood Street, replacing deteriorated concrete pavement to enhance safety and ride quality. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 and continue through Fall 2027, as part of TDOT’s broader multi-year paving initiative in the region.

Program & Funding Opportunities

Tire Environmental Act Program

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) offers funding through the Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP) to support projects focused on recycling and the beneficial reuse of waste tires across Tennessee. Eligible applicants include local governments, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, K–12 schools, higher education institutions, and for-profit companies. Funded activities include tire recycling, tire-derived product development, and research initiatives that promote sustainable waste management practices. Grant requests range from $10,000 to $500,000, and a matching share is required. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.

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