There are 6 article(s) tagged Metropolitan Planning Organization:

• November 2023

  • Shelby Farms Parkway proposal hits dead end

    Another north-south route through Shelby Farms Park has been a priority for local leaders for more than two decades, but the proposal for a new Shelby Farms Parkway has now been abandoned.

    By Keely Brewer November 16, 2023

• February 2022

  • South Memphis economic development groups get $1 million county grant

    In other action, the commission approved funding for the Shelby County Sheriff’s office to up recruiting deputy jailers, environment justice initiatives and a continuation of several pandemic initiatives.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2022

  • County Commission to consider pandemic contracts

    The meeting Monday will also include votes on , environmental justice funding and a transportation consultant, plus other matters linked to the county’s share of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding.

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2022

  • DeSoto road projects could improve access to Memphis

    Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.

    By Toni Lepeska February 07, 2022

• December 2021

  • Bartlett maps five-year road and trail plan

    Bartlett hopes to complete nearly $43 million in road and trail project improvements over the next five years.

    By Michael Waddell December 16, 2021

  • Lakeland BOC extends terms for several board, commission members

    The BOC also approved submitting applications to the Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding of nine road and trail projects through the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvements Program.

    By Michael Waddell December 10, 2021