Nashville’s transit agency WeGo is working to reassure riders of their safety after a driver was stabbed and a man shot at a transit center.
Across town without downtown? WeGo rolls out bus changes tied to upcoming North Nashville transit hub
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.
‘How do I move more people?’: As Nashville aims for major transit funding, data efforts are already happening to improve trips
As Nashville works to overhaul its transit system through a referendum this November, other efforts to improve WeGo’s efficiency are already in the works.
Breaking down Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s $514M capital spending plan
The plan’s top investments include education and city maintenance — such as upgrades to fire stations, libraries and greenways. It also devotes around $39 million to transit needs and $25 million toward early investments into the East Bank development.
Nashville’s new transit center in North Nashville is driving an array of WeGo bus service changes
Nashville’s public transit agency, WeGo, is proposing a host of changes for spring 2024. Across the city, eight bus lines will see updates to their routes and frequency. That’s tied, in large part, to the anticipated opening of a new transit center in North Nashville.
Driving toward a better bus system for Nashville
The past few years have not been easy for Nashville’s WeGo bus network. But behind the scenes, the agency has been trying to make progress on improvements that riders have been requesting for many years.
Public transit — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question
WPLN asked Nashville’s mayoral candidates questions from listeners. Here’s what they had to say on public transportation.
The future of passenger rail in Middle Tennessee
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, […]
Can Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train be more rider-friendly? Riders are weighing in on the WeGo Star.
Each day, about 400 people ride the WeGo Star commuter train — and that’s 40% of pre-pandemic numbers.
WeGo seeks bus rider input to improve its Access service for people with disabilities
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.
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