At a glance: Public transit and transportation services in a city the size of Nashville deserve a sustainable and dedicated funding source.
The Issue: What’s the deal with the Metro budget process and WeGo Public Transit funding?
The Process: Each Metro Department submits a requested budget.… Continue reading
Don’t settle for yesterday’s commute. Life is too short to be stuck in traffic.
Try a WeGo bus, the Music City Star, a bicycle, or carpool.… Continue reading
It’s the perfect time to make a different New Year’s Resolution. Sure, this resolution will help lower your carbon footprint, making you more environmentally considerate. Is it a proven way to help with your overall physical and mental health? Absolutely. But it is a strong and separate resolution (behavior shift) that deserves its own focus.… Continue reading
We know reliable transportation and access to transit is critical in many ways. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors also realize this and has launched Vets for the Holidays.
Vets for the Holidays is a program that allows military veterans the opportunity to access RTA commuter bus and Music City Star commuter train services for free through the end of the year.… Continue reading
New initiatives for Nashville’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) are rolling out. This week, both Vanderbilt University and Metro Planning announced programs to address the mounting stresses caused by so many people (some 84% of 74,000) driving alone: congestion, parking, and use of space.… Continue reading