New transit centers, park-and-ride facilities and possible housing developments are also part of Nashville’s proposal.
Faster buses, more sidewalks, and new transit centers: Details of Nashville’s transit improvement plan revealed
Mayor Freddie O’Connell unveiled new details of his transit improvement proposal on Friday.
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 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.
Eerily Quiet Electric Buses Replace Downtown Nashville’s Hybrid Fleet
Listen Nashville rolled out new downtown electric buses on Tuesday — a $7 million upgrade to the downtown circulator system that features zero emissions and a new level of tranquility for city transit.
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