Knoxville organization working to update city transportation plan [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People in the Knoxville area have a chance to share how they think federal money could be best spent to address transportation priorities.

The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization is collecting community input as it works on Mobility Plan 2050 — an update to the area’s long-range transportation plan. It’s updated every four years and helps guide decisions on transportation projects in the area. The plan is also federally required.

Anyone who wants to share their opinions on the plan can fill out an online survey. Previously, the organization held public sessions with community members to collect opinions.

The previous plan, Mobility Plan 2045, prioritized safety and health-related concerns. Efficiency concerns ranked third, followed by requests for more transportation options. It also identified commuting patterns in which thousands more commuters traveled into Knox …