On today’s show, we start by looking back over the bus system’s recent history. In 2018, voters rejected a sprawling mass transit proposal. In 2019, budget cuts led WeGo to eliminate some routes. And then the coronavirus pandemic slashed ridership.
Behind the scenes: How WeGo taps big data to design bus routes
Nashville’s bus system rolled out route and schedule adjustments this week for about two dozen lines. But riders don’t necessarily see what’s happening behind the scenes.
Driving toward a better bus system for Nashville
The past few years have not been easy for Nashville’s WeGo bus network. But behind the scenes, the agency has been trying to make progress on improvements that riders have been requesting for many years.
Nashville’s East Bank redevelopment plan looks ambitious, but do its transportation ideas aim high enough?
Transit advocates hope Metro makes the most of the East Bank redevelopment — but they also worry that the current plan doesn’t go far enough on transportation options.
WeGo’s downtown terminal named after first female bus driver, who always went ‘full throttle’
WeGo’s main bus terminal downtown has a new name — the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center. It’s named after the first African American female bus driver in Nashville.
Experts answer listener questions on how Nashville can expand its transit options
On Wednesday, This Is Nashville invited Cathy Carrillo, education and engagement manager at Walk Bike Nashville, and Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee CEO Jessica Dauphin to answer listener questions about the current state of public transportation and infrastructure in Nashville.
At Nashville’s first neighborhood transit hub, a temperature-controlled waiting area and extra bus routes
The Hillsboro Transit Center has just about every form of transportation in one place — rideshares, scooters, a bike rack and space for city buses to line up to pick up riders.
Nashville Expands Bus Service Hours And Adds Frequency On Some Routes
Starting on Sunday, Nashville’s bus system will extend service hours and pick up riders more frequently on some of its most popular routes.
Amazon To Fund 800 Affordable Units Along WeGo’s Busiest Transit Lines
Amazon says it is upping its commitment to funding affordable housing in Nashville.
Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week
The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.