Trade groups like the American Trucking Associations say the Department of Transportation’s new pilot program will provide a staffing boost. But Lyndon Johnson, who lives in Hilham, Tenn. says “there are bigger fish to fry in the industry right now.”
Nashville has banned alcohol on open-air party buses, so some operators are turning to plexiglass
A new ordinance banning open containers of alcohol on unenclosed party vehicles is forcing party vehicle operators to shake up the way they’ve been running their businesses.
Amazon To Fund 800 Affordable Units Along WeGo’s Busiest Transit Lines
Amazon says it is upping its commitment to funding affordable housing in Nashville.
Nashville Begins Swapping Signs To Lower Speed Limits In Residential Neighborhoods
Over the next six months, Metro Public Works will swap out 2,500 speed limit signs across Nashville’s neighborhoods as the max speed falls from 30 mph to 25 mph to help address safety concerns.
Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week
The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.
Nashville Reduces Speed Limit From 30 To 25 mph For Many Streets
Nashville is reducing speed limits on many neighborhood streets to 25 mph following two years of rising pedestrian deaths.
Report: Low Lighting, Sparse Crosswalks Are Partly To Blame After Deadly Years For Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths set a record in Nashville in 2019 and then hit an even deadlier level last year with 39 lives lost. Now an analysis from advocacy group Walk Bike Nashville is identifying trends in the incidents.
Nashville Will Limit Electric Scooter Companies And Fleets Under New Rules
If you haven’t been thinking about electric scooters lately, well, Metro officials have been. Nashville has narrowed down its finalists for the scooter companies that will be permitted in the city.
Nashville’s Bus System Is Tested Again, After Decrease In Local Funding And Ridership
The COVID-19 pandemic has slashed Nashville’s bus ridership in half — down 53% decline compared to pre-COVID times.
4 Takeaways From Nashville Mayor’s New Transportation Plan
In Metro Nashville’s new 348-page transportation plan, Mayor John Cooper and his top advisors detail a vision for a system overhaul that puts improvements within reach of over 90% of the population.
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