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      Airports
      Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority operates two airports in Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport and Downtown Island Home Airport


      Bicycle Program
      Program implementing a Regional Bicycle Plan to provide an efficient transportation system where people can bike safely to all destinations


      Bicycle Safety
      Tennessee Bicycle Laws and FAQs for Minimum 3 in Tennessee Program


      Bus Service
      Public transportation system provided by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) for the City


      Downtown Trolleys
      Free public transportation system provided by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) that includes three routes that serve Downtown Knoxville


      Game Day Traffic
      Traffic patterns for University of Tennessee football game days, transportation, parking maps and more


      Golf Carts and Road Laws
      Rules to follow for usage of golf carts and usage of LSVs and MSVs on roads


      Impound Lot
      Info on locating your impounded vehicle


      Interstate Construction
      Up-to-date traffic information from TDOT


      Knoxville Area Transit
      Public transportation system in the City of Knoxville which includes buses and trolleys

      Maps
      Maps for parking and getting around in Knoxville and the area


      Paratransit Lift Vehicles
      Service offered by KAT for those who are unable to use regular fixed-route KAT buses


      Parking
      Parking is allowed on most residential streets and some collector arterial streets within the City of Knoxville. Parking Meters are in effect Monday through Saturday throughout downtown, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Gay Street and around Market Square, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. everywhere else. 


      Pothole Patching
      Call 3-1-1 or 865-215-4311 to report pothole locations which will then be filled as soon as possible


      Right-of-Way Mowing
      Mowing in the City occurs every four weeks between Apr. 1 and Oct. 15 and as needed at other times of the year


      Road Closures
      Information on street closures in the City


      Road Conditions
      Information on bus route delays, street construction, and interstate cameras


      School Zone Signals
      Signals are timed to begin flashing before school starts and after school ends. Timing depends on type of school.

      Smart Trips
      Provides alternatives to transportation focusing on carpooling, taking transit, biking, walking and telecommuting


      Snow & Ice Removal
      When inclement weather hits the Knoxville area, Public Service responds by following a priority based plan


      Street Sweeping
      All streets will be swept or flushed on an as needed basis and alley maintenance will be done twice each year 


      Taxi Service
      List of taxis and vehicles for hire that are regulated and inspected by the Knoxville Police Department Inspections Unit


      Tennessee Dept. of Transportation (TDOT)
      State transportation department that provides citizens of Tennessee and travelers safe transporation


      TDOT SmartWay Traffic Cameras
      Traffic cameras available along Interstate routes within the Knoxville area


      Traffic Count Data
      Traffic count data from the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization


      Traffic Sign / Signal Problem
      Call 3-1-1 or 865-215-4311 to report traffic sign / signal issues. City's Traffic Engineering Division handles the installation of traffic signals within the City.

      Traffic Tickets
      Knoxville’s City Court primarily handles traffic citations and parking tickets


      Wrecker Service
      List of wrecker services currently on the City's rotation list, monitored by the Wrecker Services Commission