Deputy Governor Henry Announces Transportation Grant for City of Paris

Paris, Tenn. - Tennessee Deputy Governor Jim Henry announced Tuesday, July 24, 2018, the award of an $832,960 Transportation Alternative Grant to the city of Paris for Wilson Street Pedestrian Access.

This project includes construction of sidewalks along Wilson Street from Patriot Avenue to Lone Oak Road, along Patriot Avenue from S. Wilson Street to Lankford Road, and along Lankford Road.  The project also includes curb and gutter, signage, pavement markings and ADA upgrades.

“The city of Paris is committed to providing safe pedestrian and bicyclist facilities for its residents and linking critical economic, residential, and recreational areas,” Henry said. “Projects like this enhance the lives of Tennesseans and make our communities more livable. I’m pleased the state can assist.”

The transportation alternative grant is made possible through a federally funded program formerly known as transportation enhancement, and is administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

“Through these grants, TDOT has funded more than $372 million in non-traditional transportation projects,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer.  “This program has assisted communities all over the state in their efforts to revitalize downtowns, highlight historic areas, provide alternative means of transportation, and increase opportunities for economic development.”

A variety of activities, such as the restoration of historic facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping and other non-traditional transportation projects, are eligible for grant funds under the federal program.

Sen. John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) and Rep. Tim Wirgau (R-Buchanan) represent Henry County in the Tennessee General Assembly.

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