Hoofing It: Getting around Nashville without a car

Nashville is not a city known for robust public transportation — and it seems that nearly everyone has an opinion on

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Butch Pippin is a cyclist who gets around town without use of a vehicle.

what needs to improve. There’s an impressive lack of sidewalks, bus routes and protected bike lanes, among other challenges.

The options may be improving but are still limited. For many residents, the public transit options we do have are essential. For others, riding the bus is a lifestyle choice. In this episode, we hear from people without vehicles on how they navigate Nashville and why they take WeGo. Then we talk with transportation experts who are working to make our community more safe and accessible for everyone.

First up, though, we talk with Marianna Bacallao, WPLN’s All Things Considered Host, about anti-trans bathroom bill lawsuits — where they stand and what to watch moving forward.

Guests:

• Marianna Bacallao, WPLN’s All Things Considered host
• Ron Wynn, freelance writer
• Christopher Flor, Exceptional Education coach with Metro Nashville Public Schools
• Cathy Carrillo, education and engagement manager at Walk Bike Nashville
• Jessica Dauphin, director of Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee

Resources and additional reading:

• WeGo: Maps and bus schedule
• TED: Jessica Dauphin on The Thing That Matters The Most
• WPLN: ‘Tennessee broke my heart’: Why one mom who challenged the state’s anti-transgender law abandoned the suit and the state