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.
Driving toward a better bus system for Nashville
On today’s show, we start by looking back over the bus system’s recent history. In 2018, voters rejected a sprawling mass transit proposal. In 2019, budget cuts led WeGo to eliminate some routes. And then the coronavirus pandemic slashed ridership.
Metro opens extreme cold weather shelter as overnight temperatures drop below freezing
With overnight temperatures below freezing over the weekend, Metro is opening its extreme cold weather shelter again Sunday night. And the city is providing multiple ways to reach it.
Behind the scenes: How WeGo taps big data to design bus routes
Nashville’s bus system rolled out route and schedule adjustments this week for about two dozen lines. But riders don’t necessarily see what’s happening behind the scenes.
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.
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