Description
Title: A resolution approving amendment four to the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide funding for the Opry Mills Greenway Connector project for construction of a multi-modal path and elevated boardwalk from the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge to the Opry Mills Complex.
Summary
The legislation pertains to Amendment 4 of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant awarded to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Initially granted $1 million in 2017 for the Opry Mills Connector project, the amendment increases the total grant award to $11,332,929, with a required cash match of $6,983,382 from Metro Parks. This project aims to construct a multi-modal path and elevated boardwalk connecting the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge to the Opry Mills Complex, enhancing access to recreation and transportation options for residents and visitors. The funding is significant for promoting sustainable transportation and improving public infrastructure in Nashville.