​Tackling Nashville’s highway traffic: One lower-cost option to light rail

Nashville Business Journal Scott Harrison Unless CSX suddenly changes its mind and allows passenger trips on its rail lines, Middle Tennessee is left grappling with the question: How do we get commuters to and from outlying counties? In July, we took an in-depth look at the increase traffic volume on Nashville’s interstate system. The 10-year […]

MTA’s nMotion process reveals public desire for increased Music City Star service to downtown, more service in outlying communities

Green Hills News 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 Trans- portation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA). The latest phase of outreach began with a survey on future […]

Nashvillians prefer bus frequency to longer hours

The Tennessean Jamie McGee If they have to choose, Nashville-area residents want more frequent service over longer hours, according to responses submitted to the Metro Transit Authority and Regional Transit Authority. They also prioritize more premium transportation options, such as the Music City Star commuter rail, and more service beyond downtown. When it comes to […]