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The Knoxville Community Media board held a meeting on August 28, 2026, focusing primarily on transit system updates and community planning efforts. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Accelerate bus corridor project, which involves upcoming construction starting in 2027 with improvements such as traffic signal prioritization and jump lanes to enhance bus on-time performance. The board was informed that no further votes or approvals are needed at this stage, as the project is moving toward construction. Additionally, a comprehensive land use plan was presented, highlighting extensive public engagement and upcoming community input sessions to guide future transit and infrastructure development. Public comments included a presentation from Enterprise Rent-A-Car about their vanpool program, offering a potential transit partnership opportunity. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting and no new business motions or contract awards were reported.