The Tennessean David Plazas The math on roads and infrastructure is not working in Tennessee’s favor anymore. In one sense, it is advantageous for the consumer who has not had a state gas tax increase for 26 years. On the other hand, it has placed the state at a great disadvantage. The value of the […]

Columbia Daily Herald Jay Powell A new report shows Middle Tennessee’s public tansit system is lacking, with commute times increasing yearly as more move to the region. The Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee’s State of the RTA System report states the 10-county region’s population is expected to grow 80 percent by 2040 from 1.7 […]

The Tennessean Jamie McGee Sitting among a row of fellow mayors, Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess pointed to a presentation highlighting Charlotte’s use of transit — nearly triple that of Nashville’s — and asked why the gap was so wide. The difference comes down to service, which comes down to funds, explained Nashville Area Metro Planning Organization Executive Director Michael Skipper, […]