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WeGo Public Transit
Founded1973
Headquarters430 Myatt Drive
Service areaNashville-Davidson County
Service type
Routes54
HubsMusic City Central
Fleet235-238 (bus), 120-125 (AccessRide)
Daily ridership(weekdays, Q3 2024)[1]
Annual ridership(2023)[2]
Fuel type
  • Diesel
  • Diesel-electric
  • Electric
OperatorDavidson Transit Organization
Chief executiveStephen G. Bland
Websitewegotransit.com

WeGo Public Transit is a public transportation agency based in Nashville, Tennessee. Consisting of city buses and paratransit, the system serves Nashville and Davidson County. In 2023, the system had a ridership of , or about per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024. For 2023, WeGo expected to collect $5.2 million in fare revenue and spend $99.3 million in operation. To make up most of the difference, WeGo expected to collect subsidies from the city, state, and national governments.[3]

WeGo partnered with the Metro Arts Commission, which commissioned six artist-designed transit shelters are placed along the new 28th/31st Avenue Bridge.[4][5]

WeGo was the only transit agency in the country to implement payment with credit card at the fare box. That proof of payment approach was discontinued in March 2009.

History

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The first public transportation in Nashville began in 1860 when the McGavock and Mt. Vernon Horse Railroad Company and the South Nashville Street Railroad Company were joined to create a public transportation system using steam and mules to power rail cars. The first electric streetcar in Nashville came in 1889.[6] Over the years, several different companies offered transit in Nashville. The first buses came in 1926, as a complement to the preceding rail lines.[6] In 1930, Tennessee Electric Power Company took over the transit system and phased out streetcars by February 1941.[7] In 1953, the company was reorganized and changed its name to Nashville Transit Company. The next 20 years saw the decline of public transportation in Nashville and the rise of the automobile.[8] This led to higher fares and service cutbacks for the transit system. In order to keep public transportation in the city viable, Metro-Nashville government purchased the Nashville Transit Company and created the Metropolitan Transit Authority in 1973.[9]

Due to a major flood in May 2010, the MTA suffered losses to their fleet and their maintenance/administration offices. The total losses amounted to 39 buses and 39 paratransit vans,[10] various other support vehicles and severe damage caused to both the maintenance/administration offices and to the Riverfront Music City Star (now known as the WeGo Star) train station.[11] Service was interrupted for four days, with limited service being restored afterwards for the next four weeks.[citation needed] By early June 2010, the MTA had obtained loaner buses and other vehicles from surrounding transit agencies, including Memphis, Cincinnati, Clarksville and others. Regular transit service was restored shortly thereafter.[12]

On July 12, 2018, the MTA announced that it was re-branding itself as WeGo Public Transit to reflect the changing landscape of public transit in the region and to also coincide with various recommendations from the 2016 nMotion plan. Despite the failure of the 2018 transit referendum, plans to re-brand the agency were already in place prior to the referendum being held, and the decision to re-brand was made independently of the referendum effort and its outcome.[13][14]

Former BRT Lite projects

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After years of study, the MTA secured taxpayer funding to purchase the vehicles necessary for a bus rapid transit (BRT) light line. On September 27, 2009, the MTA implemented the first phase of its new BRT service on the Gallatin Road corridor, designated as route 56 Gallatin Road BRT Lite. Covering 12 miles (19 km), this BRT service operates from Music City Central to the edge of Sumner County just north of RiverGate Mall. Passengers experience fewer stops and more frequent buses as they travel along one of Nashville's busiest corridors on all new 60-foot (18 m), articulated, fuel-efficient hybrid buses. BRT buses stop at designated stops that are marked with a green "BRT stop" sign. During the second phase of BRT in spring 2010, more customer amenities were added. Gallatin Road intersections have Green Light Extenders that allow the traffic signals to stay green longer as a bus approaches. In addition, each station stop features new enhanced passenger waiting areas.

A second high use corridor was identified for implementation and funding goes along Murfreesboro Pike. The 55 Murfreesboro Pike BRT Lite, which began service on Monday, April 1, 2013,[15] comes three years after the 56 Gallatin Road BRT Lite, a 12-mile stretch from downtown's Music City Central to RiverGate Mall, began service. The Murfreesboro Pike BRT Lite stretches from downtown to the Antioch area near the Global Mall at the Crossings, formerly Hickory Hollow Mall.[16][17]

Originally, Mayor Karl Dean had hoped to start running "lite" bus rapid transit service on Charlotte and Nolensville pikes in 2014,[18] but plans for the Charlotte BRT Lite were discussed at several public meetings in late January and early February 2015.[19] On March 2, 2015, it was announced that Charlotte Pike will be the third major corridor in Nashville to have BRT Lite service, joining Gallatin Pike and Murfreesboro Pike. 50 Charlotte Pike BRT, which began service on Monday, March 30, 2015, offers limited stops traveling between Music City Central in downtown to the Charlotte Walmart located off River Road.[20]

In March 2015, preliminary plans began for a BRT Lite route to be on Nolensville Pike to begin in the fall of 2015.[21] Route 52 Nolensville Pike BRT lite, which began service on Sunday, March 27, 2016, operates on Nolensville Pike and offers more frequent service, but with fewer stops. All buses serve Nolensville Pike between Downtown and Harding Place with branches to Hickory Plaza (Route 52A) and Wallace/Ezell (Route 52B).[22] While the other previous BRT Lite corridors (Gallatin Pike, Murfreesboro Pike, and Charlotte Pike) all feature both a local service to supplement their perspective BRT lite lines, the Nolensville Pike corridor only features the 52 Nolensville Pike BRT Lite (which replaces the 12 Nolensville Road route).[23]

Bus service

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WeGo's bus system serves all of Nashville and Davidson County. While no bus service is directly provided to the autonomous Davidson County incorporated community of Forest Hills, some service is provided, though, to Belle Meade, Berry Hill, Goodlettsville and Oak Hill.[24]

Service to the autonomous Davidson County incorporated community of Lakewood began on Monday, April 30, 2012.[25] Route 27 Old Hickory once provided weekday service in Old Hickory via Lakewood. Buses traveled to and from downtown Nashville and Madison. Park-n-rides once existed at the former City Hall in Lakewood and the WeGo Administrative Offices on Myatt Drive in Madison.[26]

Frequent Bus Lines (some previously advertised as BRT Lite)

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Current service

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WeGo, as of November 2023, offers 8 frequent bus lines. The service operates every 15 minutes or less on major corridors throughout Davidson County.[27]

  • 3 West End
  • 7 Hillsboro
  • 22 Bordeaux
  • 23 Dickerson Pike
  • 50 Charlotte Pike
  • 52 Nolensville Pike
  • 55 Murfreesboro Pike
  • 56 Gallatin Pike

AccessRide

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WeGo offers a paratransit service operating specialized van services for people with disabilities unable to use regular bus routes. AccessRide provides door-to-door paratransit service in Davidson County within 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from a regular bus route. This service also provides elderly people with a way to get to doctors' appointments and pick up medication. The fare price for this service is $3.70 per ride. This is an application based service, these can be downloaded from the WeGo Website and must be returned to the Central location downtown.

Music City Central

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In May 2007, the MTA began construction of Music City Central for $54 million,[28] a downtown transfer station that replaced the outdoor Downtown Transit Mall on Deaderick Street. The facility opened to the public on Oct. 26, 2008. Music City Central is a two-story facility with climate-controlled waiting areas. Riders can buy tickets, check bus schedules, and shop at a convenience store or donut shop located at the facility. A multi-story public parking garage is located above the transfer portion of the facility.

Neighborhood Mini Hubs

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Hillsboro Transit Center

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The Hillsboro Transit Center celebrated its grand opening on March 31, 2022. The project is in collaboration with Metro Nashville Public Schools, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, and the Nashville Department of Transportation.[29]

The bus stop is located adjacent to Hillsboro High School and includes covered bus bays, Ticket Vending Machines, lighting improvements, real-time bus information, ADA infrastructure, a climate-controlled waiting room, exterior waiting areas, phone charging stations, and Wi-Fi.[29]

Connections
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This area is currently[when?] served by:

  • 7 Hillsboro Pike
  • 17 12th Avenue South

North Nashville Transit Center (Spring 2024)

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The Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center is a new WeGo development at 26th Avenue and Clarksville Highway. It will have an air-conditioned waiting room, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and multiple bus bays to connect several routes across town. It is part of an overall effort to increase access to public transit across Nashville while reducing the necessity of transferring Downtown at WeGo Central. A ground-breaking took place on November 10, 2022, and the opening is scheduled for Spring 2024.[30]

Planned connections
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Current routes that will be connected:

  • 22 Bordeaux
  • 42 St. Cecilia/Cumberland
  • 75 Midtown
  • 77 Thompson/Wedgewood

Routes that will be extended to the transit center:

  • 9 MetroCenter
  • 14 Whites Creek

New routes connected to the transit center:

  • 71 Trinity

Park & Ride

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WeGo & the RTA also have a Park & Ride program where passengers can park their cars in designated parking lots and ride the bus to their destination.

Ticket Cost

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The cost of tickets mainly depends on the rider's age and the number of days or rides the ticket permits. An adult ticket allowing 31 days of unlimited rides (31-day pass) will typically cost more than that of a youth. Some riders receive special discounts because of mental or physical disability.

Active Bus Fleet

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Year Manufacturer Model Fleet Numbers Engine Transmission Notes
2013 New Flyer XDE60 120-141 Cummins ISL9 Allison EP50
2005 Nabi 60-BRT HEV 142-150 Caterpillar C9 Allison EP50
2001 Neoplan USA AN460 151-162 Detroit diesel Series 50 Allison B500R
2007 New Flyer D60LFR 163-170 Caterpillar C9 Allison B500R
2007 New Flyer DE60LFR 171-179 Caterpillar C9 Allison EP50
2008 Nabi 60-BRT HEV 180-185 Cummins ISL Allison EP50
2012 Gillig Low Floor BRT 40' 401-408 Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5
2004 New Flyer C40lf 551-558 Cummins Westport C Gas Plus Allison B400R
2003 New Flyer D4500LF 691-696 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R
2011 Gillig Low Floor 40' 700-724 Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5
2012 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40' 725-736 Cummins ISB6.7 Allison EP40
2015 Gillig BRT HEV 40' 737-740 Cummins ISB6.7 BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2023 Gillig Low Floor 35' 741-755 Cummins L9 Voith D867.8
2023 New Flyer XN60 756-769 Detroit diesel Series 70G Allison B600R
2000 New Flyer C102-D3LF 770-779 Detroit diesel Series 60G Allison B500R
2002 New Flyer C345LF 780-789 Detroit diesel Series 60G Allison B500R
2005 New Flyer C460LF 790-799 Detroit diesel Series 60G EGR Allison B500R
2009 Gillig Low Floor 40' 886-900 Cummins ISL Voith D864.5
2010 Gillig Low Floor BRT 40' 901-913 Cummins ISL Voith D864.5
2008 Orion V 60 FT 1001-1030 Cummins ISL Allison B500R
2005 Orion VII CNG 40 FT 1031-1033 Cummins Westport C Gas Plus Allison B400R
2009 Orion VII NG 60 FT 1100-1180 Cummins ISL Allison B500R
2000 Gillig Low Floor 29' 1181-1187 Detroit diesel Series 40 Allison B400R
2007 Orion VII NG CNG 35 FT 1188-1193 Cummins Westport ISL G Allison B400R
2007 Orion VII NG CNG 40 FT 1194-1199 Cummins Westport ISL G Allison B400R
2009-2010 MCI D4505 1200-1204 Detroit diesel Series 60 Allison B500R
2017 Freightliner M1 1400-1467 Cummins L9 Allison 2200 PTS
2016 Freightliner M2 1500-1550 Cummins ISB6.7 Allison 2200 PTS
2004 New Flyer C40lf 1551-1558 Cummins Westport C Gas Plus Allison B400R
2017 Freightliner M4 1600-1657 Cummins L9 Allison B500R
2017 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40' 1700-1703 Cummins B6.7 BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2017 New Flyer XDE60 1760-1763 Cummins L9 BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2018 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40' 1800-1830 Cummins B6.7 BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER 1805 is Retired.
2018-2019 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40' 1900-1920 Cummins B6.7 BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER 1900-1907 are 2018 models and 1908-1920 are 2019 models.
2020 Gillig Low Floor 40' 2001-2019 Cummins L9 Voith D864.6
1995 New Flyer D102-DL3lf 2020-2049 Cummins M11E Allison B500R
2003 Orion V 40 FT 2050-2054 Cummins Westport ISL G Voith D864.3E Originally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR
2003 Orion V 60 FT 2055-2059 Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R
1994 New Flyer D102-DL3lf 2060-2099 Cummins M11E Allison B500R
2004 New Flyer D60lf 2100-2119 Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R
2005 New Flyer D60lf 2120-2139 Caterpillar C9 Allison B500R
2022 MCI D4500CT 2140-2149 Cummins X12 Allison B500-6
1996 New Flyer D102-DL3lf 2150-2155 Cummins M11E Allison B500R
1999 New Flyer D102-DL3lf 2156-2163 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R
2021 New Flyer XD60 2164-2168 Detroit diesel Series 70 EGR Allison B600R
2022-2023 Freightliner S2C HEV 2200-2259 Cummins L9 Allison eGen Flex H 40

hybrid system

2023 Gillig Low Floor 40' 2300-2319 Cummins L9 Voith D867.8
2024 Gillig Low Floor 40' 2400-2419 Cummins L9 Voith D867.8
2024 New Flyer XD60 2420-2439 Detroit diesel Series 80 Allison B700R
2025 Gillig Low Floor 40' 2500-2519 Cummins L9 Voith D867.8
2025 New Flyer XD60 2520-2539 Detroit diesel Series 90 Allison B800R
2026 Gillig Low Floor 40' 2600-2619 Cummins X10 Voith D867.8
2026 New Flyer XD60 2620-2639 Cummins X10 Allison B900R
2027 Gillig Low Floor 40' 2700-2706 Cummins X10 Voith D867.8
2027 New Flyer XD60 2707-2712 Cummins X10 Allison B1000R
2019 MCI D4500CT 2713-2723 Cummins X12 Allison B500R
2022 New Flyer XD60 3200-3213 Cummins L9 Allison B500R
2022 Freightliner S2C 40FT 3300-3313 Cummins B6.7 Allison 2200 PTS
2022 Freightliner S2C 60FT 3400-3467 Cummins L9 Allison B500R
1997 Freightliner FS-65 CNG 4301-4336 Detroit diesel Series 30G Allison B300R
2020 Freightliner M2C 40 FT 5101-5130 Cummins B6.7 Allison 2200 PTS
2020 Freightliner M2C 60 FT 5131-5160 Cummins L9 Allison B500R
2006 New Flyer D60LFR 6010-6069 Caterpillar C9 Allison B500R
2003 New Flyer D4500LF 6070-6079 Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGR Allison B500R
1993 New Flyer D102-DL3lf 6080-6100 Caterpillar 3176B Allison B500R
1998 New Flyer C40lf 6101-6130 Cummins Westport C Gas Plus Allison B400R Originally had Cummins C8.3G
2004 Orion V 60 FT 6131-6135 Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R
2024 Nova LFS 6131-6150 Cummins L9 ZF 6AP1420B
2025 Nova LFS 6151-6157 Cummins L9 ZF 6AP1420B
2005 Orion V 60 FT 6158-6175 Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R
2006 Orion V 60 FT 6176-6200 Cummins ISM Allison B500R
1999 New Flyer C345lf 6201-6230 Detroit diesel Series 60G Allison B500R
1998-2000 New Flyer C102-DWA3LF 7001-7077 Detroit diesel Series 60G Allison B500R
2007 Orion V 60 FT 7078-7099 Cummins ISM Allison B500R
2023 Freightliner S4C CNG 7100-7129 Cummins Westport X12N Allison B500R
2021 ENC EZ Rider II BRT 60' 7130-7159 Cummins L9 Allison B500R
2021 ENC Arrivo 60' 7160-7179 Cummins L9 Allison B500R
2021 Freightliner S2 chassis Glaval Bus Legacy 60' 7180-7199 Cummins L9 Allison B500R
2017 New Flyer XDE35 7200-7229 Cummins L9 Allison H 40 EP

hybrid system

2021 New Flyer XDE35 7230-7259 Cummins L9 Allison H 40 EP

hybrid system

2024 New Flyer XDE35 7300-7359 Cummins L9 Allison eGen Flex H 40

hybrid system

2024 New Flyer XDE60 7400-7467 Cummins L9 BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2000 New Flyer C102-D3LF 7770-7779 Detroit diesel Series 60G Allison B500R
2001 Freightliner FB-65 40FT 8201-8239 Caterpillar 3126 Allison 2400 PTS
2002 Freightliner FB-65 60FT 8301-8313 Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R

Commuter rail

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WeGo Star

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Main article: WeGo Star
Three EMD F40PH locomotives in use by the WeGo Star lined up within the Lebanon, Tennessee yards. The third F40PH on the far right is a former Amtrak locomotive painted in its original Pacific Surfliner scheme which has since been repainted as of 2020.

The WeGo Star (reporting mark NRTX) is a commuter rail service running between Nashville and Lebanon, Tennessee. The service uses the existing track of the Nashville and Eastern Railroad. The line stops at seven stations: Riverfront, Donelson, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Martha, Hamilton Springs and Lebanon. The operation covers 32 miles (51 km) of rail line. The MTA took over operation of the commuter service in 2008 after initial service began on September 18, 2006.[31] In 2023, the system had an annual ridership of 108,000.

Expansion

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A proposed expansion of the system to Clarksville and Ashland City is projected to cost $525 million.[32]

Bus route list

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Route
3 – West End
4 – Shelby
6 – Lebanon Pike
7 – Hillsboro
8 – 8th Avenue South
9 – MetroCenter
14 – Whites Creek
17 – 12th Avenue South
18 – Airport
19 – Herman
22 – Bordeaux
23 – Dickerson Pike
28 – Meridian
29 – Jefferson
34 – Opry Mills
41 – Golden Valley
42 – Saint Cecilia/Cumberland
50 – Charlotte Pike
52 – Nolensville Pike
55 – Murfreesboro Pike
56 – Gallatin Pike
64 – Star Downtown Shuttle
70 – Bellevue
71 – Trinity
75 – Midtown
76 – Madison
77 – Thompson/Wedgewood
79 – Skyline
84 – Murfreesboro
86 – Smyrna/La Vergne
87 – Gallatin/Hendersonville
88 – Dickson
89 – Springfield/Joelton
93 – Star West End Shuttle
94 – Clarksville
95 – Spring Hill/Franklin

Former bus routes

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Route Elimination date Notes Sources
1 100 Oaks September 29, 2019 Was originally 1 Vine Hill; eliminated on July 1, 2008, due to budget crisis, but restored on March 28, 2010, as 1 100 Oaks. Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by route 8 and rerouted route 21 [33][34][35]
2 Belmont September 29, 2019 Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by rerouted route 17 and route 25 [35]
5 Opry Mills-100 Oaks Connector Mid-2001 [36][37]
5 West End/Bellevue April 3, 2022 Merged into route 3
10 Charlotte Pike September 29, 2019 Eliminated due to budget crisis and redundancy with route 50; replaced by additional stops on route 50 [35]
11 Southeast Connector February 27, 2005 Created in April 2003 [38][39][40][41]
11 West End/Belmont September 30, 2012 Created on September 25, 2011; replaced by the new 21 University Connector; rest already covered by the other two West End routes 3 and 5 [42][43][44]
12 Nolensville Road March 27, 2016 Replaced by the new 52 Nolensville Pike BRT Lite and an extension of the 72 Edmonson Pike Connector, which was renamed the 72 Grassmere/Edmonson Connector [45]
13 Sylvan Park July 1, 2008 Eliminated due to budget crisis [33]
15 Murfreesboro Pike September 29, 2019 Eliminated due to budget crisis and redundancy with route 55; replaced by additional stops on route 55 [35]
16 Old Hickory mid-2001 Independent section became part of an extended 36 Madison Square [36][37]
16 Madison/Old Hickory July 1, 2008 Created on August 10, 2003; eliminated due to budget crisis; service restored in Madison on September 26, 2010, as 76 Madison Connector; rest restored on April 30, 2012, as 27 Old Hickory (eastern portion) and 36 Madison Express (western portion) [46][33]
20 Scott September 29, 2019 Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by rerouted route 4 and route 56 [35]
21 Belle Meade Club Coach August 28, 2005 Was originally 21 White Bridge Road; in mid-2002 the 3 West End was realigned over the 21, and the old route of the 3 West End was changed to the new 21 Belle Meade Club Coach [47][48]
24 Bellevue Service suspended in April 2021
25 Midtown April 3, 2022 Renumbered as Route 75
26 Gallatin Pike September 29, 2019 Eliminated due to budget crisis and redundancy with route 56; replaced by additional stops on route 56 [35]
27 Opryland Hotel mid-2001 [36][37]
27 Old Hickory September 29, 2019 Created on April 30, 2012; eliminated due to budget crisis; portions covered by routes 6 and 76 [49][35]
30 McFerrin September 29, 2019 Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially replaced by extended route 28 [35]
31 Harpeth Valley Express July 1, 2008 Created on August 10, 2003; eliminated due to budget crisis [46][33]
32 Edge O Lake Express October 1, 2006 Became part of the 38 Antioch Express [50][51]
33 Metroplex April 2003 [38][39]
33 Hickory Hollow/Lenox Express September 29, 2019 Created on August 10, 2003; eliminated due to budget crisis and renumbered as route 73 as the direct service to downtown was eliminated [35][50][51]
35 Rivergate Service suspended in April 2021
36 Madison Square/Neeleys Bend August 10, 2003 Combined with 39 Old Hickory to form Route 16 Madison/Old Hickory [46]
36 Madison Express September 29, 2019 Created on April 30, 2012; eliminated due to budget crisis. Partially covered by routes 35, 56, and 76 [35][49]
37 Tusculum/McMurray Express September 29, 2019 Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by Routes 52, 72, and 73 [35]
38 Antioch Service suspended in April 2021
39 Old Hickory August 10, 2003 Combined with 36 Madison Square/Neeleys Bend to form Route 16 Madison/Old Hickory [46]
39 Cane Ridge Express September 28, 2014 Created on September 26, 2010 [52][53]
43 Hickory Hills Service suspended in April 2021
44 WeGo Shuttle September 29, 2019 Created on August 10, 2003; eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by route 6 [54]
45 Oak Hill Express July 1, 2008 Eliminated due to budget crisis [33]
53 Yellow State Shuttle December 2008 / January 2009 Created on February 29, 2004 [55][56]
57 State Employees Parking Shuttle December 2008 / January 2009 Created on February 29, 2004 [56][57]
60 Music City Blue Circuit September 29, 2019 Created on March 29, 2010; eliminated due to budget crisis; mostly replaced by restored route 29 [35][58]
61 Music City Green Circuit September 29, 2019 Created on March 29, 2010; eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by route 17 [35][58]
62 Music City Purple Circuit September 27, 2015 Created on March 29, 2010 [58][59]
72 Grassmere/Edmondson Service suspended in April 2021
73 Bell Road Service suspended in April 2021
89 Overton High School Summer Special Only operated in summer 2002 [37]
91 Franklin Express April 11, 2021 Merged into Route 95
92 Hendersonville Express April 11, 2021 Merged into Route 87
94 WeGo Star Downtown Shuttle March 29, 2010 Created on October 1, 2006; replaced by the new 60 Music City Blue Circuit, 61 Music City Green Circuit, and 62 Music City Purple Circuit [58]
95 WeGo Star Shadow Bus December 2008 Created on October 1, 2006 [60][61]
96 Nashville/Murfreesboro Relax & Ride Service suspended in April 2021
201 Bellevue August 10, 2003 Replaced by 31 Harpeth Valley Express [46][33]
203 Antioch August 10, 2003
204 Antioch August 10, 2003
205 Crieve Hall August 10, 2003
206 Bordeaux August 10, 2003
207 Arts August 10, 2003

Nashville Connector program

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The Nashville Connector is a program that partners with both city and private sectors to connect commuters to more sustainable commuting options.[62] Nashville used to be a town where everything with a 15-minute drive, but with the booming population, jobs and homes are spreading out. The idea of a short commute is something of the past (this is the epitome of urban sprawl); the Nashville Connector serves as a way to close this gap and make commuting in a more sustainable fashion a better and more accessible option. The push towards making a more commuter friendly city – resulting in social connection as seen through transportation – comes with many other secondary perks; these include, but are not limited to, the reinforcement of complete streets, a decrease in pollutants, and a decrease in congestion. Nashville Connector provides a plethora of services; this spans from getting people connected to bus routes and carpools, but also connects people to different bike routes around the city, and facilitates a safe walking space.[63]

Nashville Connector was founded by the Metro Planning Department, and works closely with the Metro Public Work staff.[64]

Expansion

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nMotion

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WeGo and the RTA are conducting a strategic planning process called nMotion to find new and innovative ways to improve transportation in Nashville.[65] nMotion is WeGo and the RTA's Strategic Plan, a 25-year comprehensive plan designed to meet the Nashville area's vision for transit. The plan will look at how the transit system works today and identify opportunities to enhance the transit system, improve service, attract and retain new riders and meet the growing needs of the Nashville region. Throughout the project, the public will engage in developing the blueprint of actions to make the best opportunities a reality.[66]

In March 2016, WeGo and the RTA began asking for input on three future scenarios for the region's transit system at community meetings. Each scenario presents different transit options for Davidson County and Middle Tennessee. At the meetings, attendees have the chance to review the scenarios and provide input on which strategies the region should consider improving its transit system.[67]

Cancelled and rejected projects

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The Amp (formally known as the East-West Connector)

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Mayor Karl Dean had his eyes set on a full-fledged bus rapid transit system taking passengers from West End Avenue down Broadway, across the river to East Nashville's Five Points district. The Amp (formally known as the East-West Connector) would have begun at Five Points in East Nashville and extends down Broadway, West End, and Harding Road to White Bridge Road.

The difference between the AMP and the BRT Lite (at the time only available in operation along Gallatin Road and Murfreesboro Pike) is that the former would have been a full-fledged bus rapid transit system, with buses occupying exclusive lanes of traffic.[68][69]

On the afternoon of January 22, 2015, the MTA announced that it would "cease work on the Amp," though strategic planning for mass transit in the region will continue.[70]

Let's Move Nashville

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Main article: Let's Move Nashville

In October 2017, Mayor Megan Barry unveiled her $5.2 billion plans for expanding Nashville's transportation infrastructure including the addition of light rail service.[71] The final mass transit system plan named "Let's Move Nashville", included 26 miles (42 km) of light rail and 25 miles (40 km) of bus rapid transit, was later rejected 64% to 36% in a local referendum in May 2018.

See also

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References

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