The referendum is the city’s second attempt at establishing a dedicated source of funding for its transit system. If it passes, it will increase Nashville’s sales tax by a half-cent to fund $3.1 billion in transportation upgrades.
Here’s what Nashville voters are saying about the transit referendum
Nashville’s transit referendum proposes a half-cent sales tax increase to fund $3 billion in major transportation upgrades.
Where does the money for Nashville’s dueling transit campaigns come from?
As the future of Nashville’s transit system hangs in the balance, groups both for and against the referendum are making final efforts to persuade voters — and there’s a big gap in their capacity to get messages to voters.
You asked, we answered: Your guide to Nashville’s 2024 transit referendum
WPLN solicited questions from listeners about Nashville’s upcoming transit referendum. We’re back with answers on everything from zoning laws to airport connectivity to traffic signals.
Bus, bike or drive? How one multimodal Nashvillian makes that daily decision
Nationally, Nashville ranks in the top five U.S. cities for people doing the most driving. But as we wrap up our “ridealong” series, we meet one multimodal resident to learn about his daily calculations of how to get to work.
Your Turn to Talk: Nashville’s transit referendum
It’s Thursday, and once again, it’s your turn to talk. With two failures under its belt, the city’s third attempt at improving its underutilized transit system could be the one that’s charmed.
From midnight movie outings to delivering supplies to the unhoused: One bus rider’s hopes for Nashville transit
WPLN is tagging along with some of Nashville’s bus riders. Today, hear from an outspoken transit advocate who is thinking about what transit improvements could mean for him and his fellow users.
How this Nashville high schooler found independence by riding a city bus
To better understand how buses operate, WPLN is sharing ridealong stories. Today, we meet one frequent bus user — a student, for whom the bus has enabled more control over her high school experience.
What does it take to learn Nashville’s bus system? One bus riding evangelist shares what expanded transit would mean for her
This week, WPLN is reporting directly from the bus. Today, hear from one Green Hills resident who put in a concerted effort to learn to use public transit.
What Nashville’s bus rapid transit could look like
Bus rapid transit promises faster and more reliable service. Other cities offer a glimpse at what a BRT system could look like for Nashville.
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