TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Apr 18, 2023

Gov. Bill Lee on Monday signed the Transportation Modernization Act, which will allow for public-private partnerships to create toll or “choice lanes” throughout Tennessee, offering motorists the option of using a toll lane for faster access in times of heavy traffic. Lee’s bill will distribute $750 million to four TDOT regions towards infrastructure. “As families and businesses move to Tennessee in record numbers, we need a transportation plan to keep up with the pace,” said Lee as reported by WKRG Nashville. Despite receiving bipartisan support, opponents say the measure prioritizes corporate interests and profits over the needs of Tennesseans. Read more about the bill in the Tennessean.