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423-434-6272

Meeting & Events

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Safe Mobility 2050 Plan

We are working on the Safe Mobility 2050: The Metropolitan Transportation & Safety Plan, which will address future needs. Learn more by visiting the project page.

TDOT Budget Legislation Proposal for 2027

TDOT Commission Will Reid presented his budget to Governor Bill Lee for transportation in Tennessee for the state legislature to consider.

Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Listing of Obligated Projects

The annual listing is available that shows the projects that had federal funds obligated in the last fiscal year of 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

Performance Measures

In partnership with TDOT and transit agencies, the Johnson City MTPO is implementing performance measures to meet federal regulations.

Featured maps

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StoryMap of Planning Boundaries

This StoryMap walks you through the differences between the three different boundaries the Johnson City MTPO uses.
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Historic Traffic Counts

This map includes traffic station locations for the 4-county region, along with historic traffic count data. This data is provided by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
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Johnson City MTPO

2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
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Transportation History

Transportation History in the Johnson City MTPO area.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Executive Board Meeting!

The next Executive Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The Board will be reviewing the goals and objectives for the Safe Mobility 2050 Plan. TDOT will also be providing an update on the State Long-Range Plan.

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news & updates

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TDOT to deploy Rural Service Patrol

TDOT will deploy the Rural Service Patrol in East Tennessee on May 28, 2026. The patrol will be similar to the HELP trucks that service the large...

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April 24, 2026
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Johnson City MTPO asking the community to be on the lookout for round two of the Travel Survey

Travel survey will provide valuable data that will be used to understand how the system works for the region and help transportation planners...

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March 11, 2025
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TDOT Budget Legislation Proposal for 2026

Governor Bill Lee is proposing additional tools and funding sources for transportation in Tennessee for the state legislature to consider.

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March 4, 2025
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