NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Phil Bredesen has announced $2.6 million in grants to 15 municipalities to encourage elementary and middle school students to walk or bike to class.
The funds will be used to improve sidewalks, crosswalks, signs and safe walking and biking educational activities.
Recipients are Adamsville, Bristol, Cookeville, Crossville, Jonesborough, Kingsport, LaVergne, Lebanon, Linden, Manchester, McEwen, Ridgely, Sneedville, Sweetwater and Union City.
The grants are made possible through a federally funded program administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Further information is at www.tn.gov/tdot/bikeped/saferoutes.htm.