Orme

Orme, TN · Traffic & Transit
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A crash in a big holiday travel zone and a reminder to be graceful
Cherokee Tribune
Woodstock working to create new transportation plan
The city of Woodstock is working on a new Comprehensive Transportation Plan that takes into account new sales tax revenue funding for transportation projects. On Aug. 24, the Woodstock City Council unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to develop Woodstock's new five-year Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The city council approved the contract with a maximum fee of $211,073. The plan will serve as the city’s primary transportation planning document, guiding infrastructure investments, corridor improvements, multimodal enhancements and future funding decisions, according to the city. The city council voted in August 2025 to update its comprehensive transportation plan; however, city representatives said a new plan will be created as the city "prepares to leverage newly available T-SPLOST revenues approved by Cherokee County voters in 2025 and initiated in April 2026." As city staff work to create this plan, opportunities for public input and engagement will include stakeholder meetings, focus groups and a public meeting. The plan will also integrate non‑vehicle mobility options by identifying sidewalk gaps, prioritizing sidewalk infill, assessing bicycle and trail connectivity, and evaluating golf cart travel demand to support safer and more accessible multimodal routes, according to the city. The plan also aims to
WTVC
Road work ahead: Several projects to bring lane closures to the Chattanooga area
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers in the Chattanooga area may need to adjust their commute as the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County say several roads will close due to upcoming projects. Here is a list of the affected roads and what drivers can expect:. Main Street. The CIty...
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Road work ahead: Several projects to bring lane closures to the Chattanooga area
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers in the Chattanooga area may need to adjust their commute as the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County say several roads will close due to upcoming projects. Here is a list of the affected roads and what drivers can expect:. Main Street. The CIty...
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Water main break prompts road closure in Woodstock
freightwaves.com
Norfolk Southern, Wabtec set locomotive upgrades to AC power
Norfolk Southern and Wabtec Corp. have announced a modernization program that will convert 33 of the railroads ES44DC locomotives into AC-traction ES44ACMs. “This investment will improve reliability, increase efficiency, and extend locomotive life, helping us deliver safe, dependable service for customers,” NS (NYSE: NSC) Chief Operating Officer Brian Barr said in a release. “Together with Wabtec (NYSE: WAB), we’re continuing to invest in technologies that improve fleet performance and maximize the value of existing assets.”
WTVC
Rock City takes on 10 'myths' as Lookout Mountain gondola debate continues
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — Rock City has spent months hearing concerns about its proposed Lookout Mountain gondola. Now, the company is taking on 10 of them directly. Rock City released what it calls its "Top Ten Myths" about the project Monday, responding to questions and criticism involving everything from traffic and noise to trees, wildlife and whether something bigger is planned behind the scenes.
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fireapparatusmagazine.com
$54M Chattanooga (TN) Bridge Project Will Restore Access for Fire Apparatus
Ben Benton – Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn. The city of Chattanooga is planning with the state, Norfolk Southern Railway and Hamilton County to replace the 72-year-old Wilcox Boulevard bridge from Amnicola Highway over Norfolk Southern’s DeButts Yard to the Avondale neighborhood in East Chattanooga. They entities are...