nMotion (Nashville MTA Strategic Planning Effort)
nMotion 2016 is the MTA/RTAs strategic planning effort that led to the 20-year comprehensive plan designed to meet Nashville’s needs and residents’ vision for transit. The plan identified opportunities to enhance the transit system, improve service, attract and retain new riders, and meet the growing needs of the Nashville region. This study will be updated beginning in 2024.
Northeast Corridor Mobility Study (Nashville to Goodlettsville, Hendersonville and Gallatin)
The Northeast Corridor Mobility Study was completed by the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization in 2009 to develop a regional transit investment strategy for the 30-mile corridor between downtown Nashville and Gallatin. The study recommended rapid transit along Ellington Parkway (SR-6) and Vietnam Veterans Parkway (SR-386). Learn more about this project.
Southeast Corridor Study (Nashville to La Vergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro)
The Southeast Corridor High-Performance Transit Alternatives Study was completed in 2007 to evaluate transit options between Nashville and Murfreesboro. The Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is currently updating those findings through the ongoing Transportation and Land Use Study. Learn more about the 2007 study from the list here.
Northwest Corridor Study (Commuter Rail, Nashville to Clarksville)
An Initial Feasibility Study of commuter rail was completed by the Nashville Western Rail Authority in 2008 in partnership with TDOT, the Clarksville Urbanized Area MPO, and the Nashville Area MPO. Read the 2008 analysis of transit options between Clarksville and Nashville here. Learn more about the current effort here.
South Corridor Study (Rapid Transit, Nashville to Franklin)
The Nashville Area MPO conducted an initial feasibility study of rapid transit options between downtown Nashville, Cool Springs/Franklin, and Spring Hill. The study evaluated various alignment and technology options for the corridor. Read more about the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
East Bank
Imagine East Bank is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-envision 338 acres of underutilized land in the heart of Nashville along the banks of the Cumberland River, and dream of what vibrant neighborhoods could emerge there. Few other projects of this scope and context exist in the United States today.