Five years after a plan to revamp Nashville’s transportation network was defeated, the candidates in this year’s mayoral election are rethinking what public transit looks like in the city as it struggles to support its explosive growth.
Nashville’s East Bank redevelopment plan looks ambitious, but do its transportation ideas aim high enough?
Transit advocates hope Metro makes the most of the East Bank redevelopment — but they also worry that the current plan doesn’t go far enough on transportation options.
Walk Bike Nashville pushes the city to keep public infrastructure open during private events
During last week’s Music City Grand Prix, walkers and bike commuters trying to cross from the east side to downtown were met with roadblocks. The pedestrian bridge was closed, and so were some bike lanes and streets.
Why more Nashvillians are turning to e-bikes to get around
Bikes with electric motors, or e-bikes, have been controversial. But last year, Nashville began allowing them on the city’s greenways, with a speed limit of 15 miles an hour.
‘Support the police – that’s Nashville’: Metro Council passes controversial license plate readers
Nashville will test out license plate readers in a six-month pilot program.
Fatal Crash Resurfaces Costly Questions About Scooter Safety In Nashville
Police say a tourist lost control of her scooter and hit a semi-tractor on 3rd Avenue. That’s also where the city once considered creating a protected lane for bikes and scooters.
The Music City Grand Prix Is Here, So Are Traffic Issues For Cyclists And Pedestrians
This weekend’s Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is revving up. The inaugural festival is expected to attract upwards of 140,000 attendees to downtown Nashville. It’s also causing traffic disruptions, and not just for automobiles.
Record Deaths Of Nashville Pedestrians Prompt Roadside Memorials
Nashville is now in its deadliest year for pedestrians. Recent fatal strikes have pushed past what had been a record-setting death toll in 2019.
Midway Through 2020, Nashville’s Pedestrian Deaths Are Setting New Records
Midway through 2020, Nashville is again experiencing high pedestrian fatalities. The city is ahead of last year’s record-setting pace, when 32 people were fatally struck by vehicles. Fifteen people have died as of June 20, including three in a recent eight-day span, according to Metro police.
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