Tennessee IMPROVE Act Capital Investment Grants
This funding provides state support for public transit projects in Tennessee, aimed at improving infrastructure, fleets, and technology to enhance ridership and economic development.
Description
State funds for capital investment in public transit system infrastructure, fleets, and technology. Part of the “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads, and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy” Act signed into law in 2017 under the Haslam Administration, the IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant contributes to reducing congestion, increasing ridership, promoting economic development, and benefits to safety by providng state funding to transit-related projects. Since its inception in 2018, over 40 capital transit projects have been awarded, including the locomotive rebuild for the WeGo Star, transit bus stop improvements, capital start-up costs for a micro-transit project, and transit facilities. The grant aligns with TDOT’s vision of continuous improvement and data informed decision-making within the State of Tennessee.