Recent research has proven that even suburban areas can and will utilize public mobility options when they are available (see our previous blog “WeGo Transit: What’s in a Name” or the CityLab story). So, if you’ve been wondering what’s available in the Middle Tennessee region you are in luck!… Continue reading
WeGo Transit: What’s in a Name?
It’s generally believed that only well-established, Northeastern, densely populated cities can support a successful public transit system. Yet smaller, more suburban cities across the nation are proving the “if you build it they will come” mantra works for transit.
Take a recent Mobilitylab article that posits “Every City Can Be a Transit City, Regardless of Density.”… Continue reading
‘Joy Bus’ Ride
On Thursday evening, July 12, 2018, Transit Alliance had the pleasure of keeping company with some incredible Nashville talent. Beth Inglish, local artist most recently known for her “Pure Joy” art piece you can see wrapped around one WeGo Transit bus, gave a deeply personal background for her art and it’s placement.… Continue reading
Nashville MTA to Add 31 New Buses
Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority’s short-term summer bus schedule and route adjustments (ahem: reductions) are soon over!
News Channel 5 reports that the Nashville MTA will roll out 31 new buses and 19 new vans over the next two months beginning Thursday, July 12, 2018.… Continue reading
Councilman Freddie O’Connell Voted ‘Yes’ because . . .
This is Councilman Freddie O’Connell’s personal Facebook post from April 16, 2018. Re-posted here with his permission.
Early voting in Nashville is underway for our May 1 election, which means we have the chance to vote for #LetsMoveNashville.
I voted yes because our mobility crisis, though less discussed, is easily as pernicious and widespread as our housing crisis.… Continue reading