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 mayoral finalists both say they’ll pursue a transit referendum. Here’s what they envision.
Among the biggest cities in the U.S., Nashville stands apart because it lacks a dedicated tax to fund transit. Establishing one would likely mean a ballot referendum, put forth by the mayor and decided on by voters. Both mayoral finalists have said they plan to do this.
Nashville Council Blesses Mayor’s Transportation Plan, A First Step Toward Finding Grants To Fund It
The pandemic cut Nashville’s bus ridership by half compared to last year. But Mayor John Cooper’s transportation plan is gaining momentum after the Metro Council voted to support his proposal.
Conversation: With Hindsight, There Are More Lessons In Nashville’s Failed Transit Plan
This week, many in Nashville are re-examining the mass transit referendum that voters defeated in 2018.
Why Did Nashville’s 2018 Transit Plan Fail? New Report Dishes Out Sharp Criticisms.
A national pro-transit group is offering a comprehensive look-back at why Nashville voters rejected a mass transit plan two years ago, and offering sharp critiques of the administration of former Mayor Megan Barry and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Report: Here’s One Thing Middle Tennessee Can Do To Fund Regional Transit
Can Middle Tennessee counties band together to relieve traffic congestion? That’s a key question in a new report that details how the Nashville area has fallen behind seven peer cities.
Backers Of The Amp Find Support In Rockefeller Survey
Backers of a proposed bus-rapid transit line across Nashville are touting results from a survey out Wednesday from the Rockefeller Foundation. The New York-based philanthropy found most Nashvillians would take the bus instead of driving, if it sped up their commute.
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