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transportation

Roads rule in Tennessee, from state funding to Tennesseans’ transit preferences

Cynthia Abrams

September 8, 2023

Tennesseans are driving more than ever — in fact, a lot more than residents in most other states. And, according to a new report from nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank ThinkTennessee, that’s not necessarily a good thing.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: cars, driving, federal agencies, federal funding, Federal Transit Administration, FTA, IMPROVE Act, Nashville transit referendum, think tank, ThinkTennessee, transit, transit agencies, transit funding, transit referendum, transit study, transportation, transportation systems

Nashville’s mayoral finalists both say they’ll pursue a transit referendum. Here’s what they envision.

Cynthia Abrams

August 26, 2023

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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.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Alice Rolli, Freddie O'Connell, mass transit, Mayor's race 2023, mayoral race, metro, Nashville mayor, Nashville mayoral race, Nashville transit referendum, public transit, referendum, transit, transit referendum, transportation, transportation system

Climate priorities of Nashville’s next mayor — with some context

Caroline Eggers

August 24, 2023

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In three weeks, the mayoral election may decide whether Nashville takes significant climate action.

Filed Under: Election Live Blog 2023, Environment, Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, infrastructure, Mayoral Race 2023, transportation

Public transit — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question

Cynthia Abrams

August 2, 2023

WPLN asked Nashville’s mayoral candidates questions from listeners. Here’s what they had to say on public transportation.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: cars, mayor, Mayor's race 2023, mayoral candidates, Mayoral election, Mayoral Race 2023, Nashville mayoral race, Nashville transit referendum, public transit, public transportation, rail network, traffic, traffic fatalities, train, transit, transportation, WeGo

The future of passenger rail in Middle Tennessee

Magnolia McKay

July 25, 2023

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Nashville’s growth means that passenger vehicle commute times keep getting longer. And it’s projected that in 20 years, urban growth might extend a trip to Chattanooga or Memphis by an hour. One potential solution to stem this congestion is creating more Amtrak passenger lines between Tennessee cities, as well as major regional hubs like Atlanta, […]

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: public transit, rail, transportation, WeGo

Can Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train be more rider-friendly? Riders are weighing in on the WeGo Star.

Blaise Gainey

July 24, 2023

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Each day, about 400 people ride the WeGo Star commuter train — and that’s 40% of pre-pandemic numbers.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Donelson, rail, transportation, WeGo

Passenger rail in Nashville could generate nearly $20B, so Democrats are urging Gov. Lee to act

Blaise Gainey

July 12, 2023

Tennessee House Democrats want Gov. Bill Lee to focus on bringing passenger rail to the state.  A government advisory commission study shows intercity passenger rail could improve mobility and grow the state’s economy. The ball is now in the governor’s court. 

Filed Under: Business, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Amtrak, Bill Lee, Federal Railroad Administration, John Ray Clemmons, railways, TDOT, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Trains, transportation

WeGo seeks bus rider input to improve its Access service for people with disabilities

Katherine Ceicys

May 17, 2023

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Nashville’s WeGo transit agency is in the process of reviewing its Access program, which provides services for riders with disabilities, and considering more than two dozen potential changes.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: disabilities, transportation, WeGo

Tennessee electric vehicle drivers will soon face the highest taxes in nation

Caroline Eggers

March 31, 2023

Tennessee drivers going electric will face new taxes starting next year. On Thursday, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Transportation Modernization Act, a $3.3 billion package from Gov. Bill Lee’s administration that creates new funding streams for road projects.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: electric vehicles, EVs, transportation

Pete Buttigieg, in Nashville, talks train safety following Ohio derailment

Julia Ritchey

March 6, 2023

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During a trip to Nashville on Friday, Buttigieg addressed what the Biden Administration is doing to improve rail safety after the Ohio derailment.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: derailment, norfolk southern, Pete Buttigieg, railways, tnpol, train safety, Trains, transportation

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