Bus rapid transit promises faster and more reliable service. Other cities offer a glimpse at what a BRT system could look like for Nashville.
Rebounding Nashville bus ridership reaches pre-pandemic levels
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.
For people with disabilities, WeGo Access transit interruptions prompt protest
People with disabilities and their supporters gathered outside Nashville’s Metro Courthouse to protest flaws in the city’s accessible transit system.
Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train may soon add evening and weekend service
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.
WeGo again mulls transit police after violent incidents on buses
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.
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