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In rural Appalachia, drivers can save money with EVs. Tennessee researchers want to speed the transition.

Caroline Eggers

May 6, 2025

Rural residents might stand to benefit more than their urban counterparts by switching to electric vehicles.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, electric vehicles, EVs, transportation

Nashville wins transit referendum lawsuit. Sales tax will increase on Feb. 1.

Cynthia Abrams

January 13, 2025

Nashville had already been working to implement its transit overhaul, but that work had been happening as a lawsuit challenging the project’s legality headed to trial.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: IMPROVE Act, Nashville transit referendum, transportation

NashVillager Podcast: Signals change

Nina Cardona

December 9, 2024

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How will tweaks to traffic signals improve Nashville’s transit system?

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Nashville transit referendum, traffic, transportation

Tennessee now has 2,000 public EV chargers

Caroline Eggers

December 2, 2024

Tennessee has been trailing the national average for electric vehicle purchases and charging infrastructure, but that could change.

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

WeGo ramps up hiring and training as Nashville looks to increase bus service

Cynthia Abrams

November 20, 2024

Now that Nashville voters have given the green-light to the transit referendum, the city will be increasing its bus service. That means running buses more often and for longer hours — and that means more drivers and mechanics.

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

Rebounding Nashville bus ridership reaches pre-pandemic levels

Tony Gonzalez

September 9, 2024

Bus ridership in Nashville has been rebounding after dramatic reductions seen nationwide during the height of the pandemic. And officials say the latest numbers show overall trips have surpassed pre-COVID levels.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, transportation, WeGo

North Nashville Transit Center opens, signifying what the city’s transit future could hold

Cynthia Abrams

August 30, 2024

For many of Nashville’s bus riders, a trip across town often requires transferring through downtown. But officials want to create alternatives.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, North Nashville, North Nashville Transit Center, transportation

Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train may soon add evening and weekend service

Cynthia Abrams

July 24, 2024

In Middle Tennessee, there’s only one commuter train — the WeGo Star — and only about 10,000 people ride it every month. So, the Regional Transportation Authority has unveiled a draft of ways to improve the Star’s service.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Lebanon, mass transit, Mt. Juliet, Nashville transit referendum, public transit, public transportation, rail, transportation, WeGo, WeGo Star

NashVillager Podcast: Transportation plan meets TDOT

Nina Cardona

June 11, 2024

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Does the state have a say in what Nashville does with transportation in the city? Plus your local newscast for June 11, 2024.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Bus Rapid Transit, TDOT, transportation

NashVillager Podcast: Small plane wrecks and safety

Nina Cardona

May 20, 2024

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Why did a small plane crash in Williamson County? Plus your local newscast for May 20, 2024.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: transportation

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