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Nashville transit referendum

Nashville voters will soon decide whether to dedicate a portion of sales taxes revenues to transportation and transit across Davidson County. A ballot measure — voters simply choose "for" or "against" the proposal — appears on the ballot on Nov. 5. There's also an arly voting period from Oct. 16 to 31.

WPLN's ongoing coverage breaks down what's in the plan and some of the key questions in front of voters.

We recommend starting with these stories:

  • Faster buses, more sidewalks, and new transit centers: Details of Nashville’s transit improvement plan
  • Here’s exactly what voters will read on the ballot.
  • Nashville’s proposed transit sales tax could burden low-income residents. Here’s how the city would try to offset the impact.
  • How Nashville’s 2024 referendum compares to what voters rejected in 2018
  • Answers to your referendum questions

A transit tax could help Nashville access over a billion federal dollars. Will voters think that’s worth it?

By Cynthia Abrams

July 17, 2024

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Nashville has already been applying for federal dollars for years, but the city thinks a new tax — which would generate consistent transportation dollars every year — could improve its success rate.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Federal Transit Administration, Nashville transit referendum, North Nashville Transit Center, public transit, transit agencies, transit funding, transit referendum

In his first State of Metro address, Nashville’s mayor highlights transit planning, the East Bank and his ‘do stuff’ budget

By Cynthia Abrams

May 14, 2024

On Tuesday morning, hundreds gathered at the Nashville Fairgrounds for Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s assessment of how the city is faring.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, Metro budget, Nashville Fairgrounds, Nashville transit referendum, State of Metro

As diverse local groups endorse Nashville’s transit referendum, a major opponent from 2018 stands down

By Cynthia Abrams

May 3, 2024

A collage shows a bright purple bus driving into the foreground, flanked by an electric blue bicyclist. To the left are brightly colored traffic and walk signals. All these elements are placed over an image of team hand stack.

A cross-section of endorsements indicate broad support for transportation improvements.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: 2018 transit referendum, Americans for Prosperity, Nashville transit referendum, public transit, public transportation, transit referendum

NashVillager Podcast: Sales tax primer

By Nina Cardona

April 30, 2024

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Why does the sales tax vary so much in Tennessee? Plus your local newscast for April 30, 2024.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Nashville transit referendum, sales tax

Nashville’s transit plan is nearly 100 pages. Here are 3 things you might have overlooked.

By Cynthia Abrams

April 27, 2024

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New transit centers, park-and-ride facilities and possible housing developments are also part of Nashville’s proposal.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, mass transit, metro, Nashville transit referendum, public transit, public transportation, transit referendum, Transit tax, transportation

Faster buses, more sidewalks, and new transit centers: Details of Nashville’s transit improvement plan revealed

By Cynthia Abrams

April 19, 2024

Mayor Freddie O’Connell unveiled new details of his transit improvement proposal on Friday.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, mass transit, metro, Nashville transit referendum, public transit, public transportation, transit funding, transit referendum, Transit tax, transportation

Across town without downtown? WeGo rolls out bus changes tied to upcoming North Nashville transit hub

By Cynthia Abrams

April 3, 2024

A host of bus route updates — including a new crosstown route, improved frequency, and expanded WeGo Link service — commenced this week, as Nashville’s WeGo transit agency implemented its spring service changes.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, Nashville transit referendum, North Nashville Transit Center, public transit, transit, transit agencies, transit referendum, WeGo

NashVillager Podcast: March 25, 2024

By Nina Cardona

March 25, 2024

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With Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum on the way, we take a look at the city’s fraught history with transit plans. Plus the morning newscast and taking stock of how school security has changed since the Covenant School shooting. 

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast Tagged With: history, Nashville transit referendum, rail, transportation

Nashville’s transit referendum will likely seek a half-cent sales tax increase

By Cynthia Abrams

March 7, 2024

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Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit proposal is starting to take shape. O’Connell has now narrowed down one important feature: the tax structure.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Choose How You Move, Nashville transit referendum, transit, transit referendum

A transit referendum is coming to Nashville, but not until November. So, what happens next?

By Cynthia Abrams

February 19, 2024

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The details of Nashville’s transit referendum are to be hammered out over a six-week period that will center public feedback.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, Nashville transit referendum, referendum, transit referendum, Transit tax

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