Knoxville is ranked #49 on the "Best Bike Cities in America" list! The City of Knoxville currently has about 17 total miles of bicycle lanes, which is more than triple what it was in 2012. That progress is continuing, with 2.4 additional miles scheduled for completion before the end of this year.

Moving forward with comprehensive plans outlined in the City's 2015 Bicycle Facilities Plan and the 2016 Greenways Feasibility Study will allow Knoxville to continue to provide a good experience for urban bicyclists. And hopefully the city will continue to rise on this list!

Read more and find out how other cities ranked!

Kelley has spearheaded many significant initiatives in her 17 years with the TPO. She established and continued to expand I Bike KNX, the regional bicycle program, and the Smart Trips program. During her tenure with us, she has served as section director of the Tennessee chapter of American Planning Association, and coordinated a joint conference of the TN chapters of the APA, Institute of Transportation Engineers, and American Society of Landscape Architects. She also played a significant role in expanding the outreach and community engagement of the TPO, including for the most recent Mobility Plan.

Please join us in wishing her well. You can see her farewell message here.