The Clarksville Transit System (CTS) in Clarksville, Tennessee, has been selected by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to receive $3.2 million in federal funding through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program. The funding will support the procurement of two new hybrid buses and the construction of a mini hub and restroom facility at the Exit 11 Park and Ride (P&R) lot.
A total of $1.6 million has been allocated toward the replacement of aging buses in the fleet. The 35-foot hybrid buses that will be purchased will replace vehicles that have reached the end of their service life, with the final selection depending on which existing units first meet the mileage replacement threshold.
An additional $1.6 million has been awarded for the development of new passenger amenities at the Exit 11 Park and Ride location, including restrooms and a transfer center. The facility will function as a mini hub for regional travelers using services such as WeGo Public Transit, Greyhound Lines, and Groome Transportation.
The combined $3.2 million CMAQ funding is subject to a minimum 20 percent local match. The initiative is intended to enhance regional mobility while reducing vehicular emissions and traffic congestion in and around Clarksville, Tennessee.