NASHVILLE, TENN – Since public outreach began in April for the yearlong strategic planning process known as nMotion 2015, more than 5,000 responses have been collected by the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (Nashville MTA) and the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA).… Continue reading
Fund mass transit, Burgess says
Via Scott Broden at Daily News Journal
MURFREESBORO – Transportation funds should include money for mass transit projects for the Nashville area to compete with other regions for good jobs, Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess said.
“We’ve gotten behind the curve,” said the mayor, noting he’d like to see this area offer options such as light-rail and rapid buses with dedicated lanes that he’s seen while visiting Denver.… Continue reading
Plan, pay for Tennessee roads; that means gas tax hike
By David Plazas at The Tennessean
Congress continues to punt on passing a long-term transportation and infrastructure bill.
As a result, our national leaders are hurting states and cities’ abilities to build and maintain roads and bridges.
That has a direct effect on citizens’ quality of life, attracting employers and talent, and alleviating commutes, which are getting worse every day.… Continue reading
Clarksville council to hear NW Corridor Study
Via Alexander Harris at The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville City Council will hear an update on the Northwest Corridor Study during its regular meeting on Thursday.
The study — initiated by the Regional Transit Authority of Middle Tennessee — is intended to consider options available for travel between Clarksville and Nashville.… Continue reading
We know Nashville traffic bites, but here’s what it costs us
Via Scott Harrison at Nashville Business Journal
Traffic congestion cost the Nashville region more than $1 billion in 2014.
That’s according to a report released Wednesday by Texas A&M’s Transportation Institute.
Nashville commuters spent nearly 39 million hours in morning and afternoon rush hour traffic delays last year, according to the report.… Continue reading
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