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The August 26, 2026 meeting of the TPO Executive Board for Knoxville Community Media focused primarily on transportation planning and funding updates. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $100,000 modification to the FY 2026-2027 work program for the City of Oak Ridge corridor study, which will be managed by the city with consultant engagement. The board also reviewed the newly approved FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which includes nearly $968 million in projects across roadway, transit, bike/pedestrian, and IT categories, with about $108 million in STBGL programming revenue and remaining unprogrammed balances. A new online project tracker platform was introduced to enhance transparency and project management. Additionally, there was an extensive update on the Choice Lane project and managed lane funding challenges, including recent bids and legislative developments, highlighting the potential for public-private partnerships and the importance of leveraging investment to address regional transportation needs. The meeting concluded with updates on federal transportation funding reauthorization and announcements of new board members and leadership transitions.