State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, today announced the city of Lakesite will receive a $75,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Traffic Signal Modernization Program. The funds will be used to upgrade traffic lights at the intersections of State Route 319 and Daisy Dallas Road and State Route 319 and Dallas Hollow Road. […]
State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, today announced the city of Lakesite will receive a $75,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Traffic Signal Modernization Program.
The funds will be used to upgrade traffic lights at the intersections of State Route 319 and Daisy Dallas Road and State Route 319 and Dallas Hollow Road.
“Improving traffic safety is one of the most important things we can do for our communities,” Martin said. “This grant will allow Lakesite to modernize its signals, making these intersections safer and more efficient for drivers and pedestrians.”
Lakesite received a similar grant last year that funded a new traffic signal head at Dallas Hollow Road, a traffic signal ahead warning sign and the relocation of pedestrian signals and push buttons at Daisy Dallas Road.
“On behalf of the city of Lakesite, I extend our sincere appreciation to Representative Martin and the Tennessee Department of Transportation for their continued investment in our community,” said Mayor David Howell of Lakesite. “These infrastructure improvements will significantly enhance roadway safety and efficiency for all who live in, work in and travel through Lakesite. The city looks forward to the implementation of these upgrades, recognizing that safe and reliable intersections are essential to the quality of life for our residents, the success of our businesses and the strength of our community.”
The Traffic Signal Modernization Program is a 100% state-funded initiative that helps communities update aging traffic signal equipment to improve safety and efficiency. Grants are capped at $125,000 per project and can fund upgrades such as controllers, signal heads, pedestrian push buttons, detection systems and signal timing optimization.
Eligible applicants include communities with fewer than 5,000 residents and unincorporated areas in counties that do not qualify for federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding, which is designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Projects must be located on state routes.
Information about grant programs is available on the TDOT website.