Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority

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WeGo Public Transit
Nashville MTA logo.svg
Founded1973
Headquarters430 Myatt Drive
Service area Nashville-Davidson County
Service type
Routes54
HubsMusic City Central
Fleet235-238 (bus), 120-125 (AccessRide)
Daily ridership27,700 (weekdays, Q4 2023) [1]
Annual ridership7,634,900 (2023) [2]
Fuel type
  • Diesel
  • Diesel-electric
  • Electric
OperatorDavidson Transit Organization
Chief executiveStephen G. Bland
Website wegotransit.com

The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (Nashville MTA), which does business as 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 7,634,900, or about 27,700 per weekday as of the fourth quarter of 2023. For 2023, the Nashville MTA expected to collect $5.2 million in fare revenue and to spend $99.3 million in operation. To make up most of the difference, MTA expected to collect subsidies from the city, state, and national governments. [3]

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

The MTA 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

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, Nashville 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, Nashville 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

After years of study, MTA secured taxpayer funding to purchase the vehicles necessary for a bus rapid transit (BRT) light line. On September 27, 2009, 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

The MTA 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 provides weekday service in Old Hickory via Lakewood. Buses travel to and from downtown Nashville and Madison. New park-n-rides are located at the former City Hall in Lakewood and at the MTA Administrative Offices on Myatt Drive in Madison. [26]

Frequent Bus Lines (some previously advertised as BRT Lite)

Current service

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

MTA 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

In May 2007, MTA began construction of Music City Central at a cost of $54,000,000, [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

Hillsboro Transit Center

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

This area is currently[ when? ] served by:

  • 7 Hillsboro Pike
  • 17 12th Avenue South

North Nashville Transit Center (Spring 2024)

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

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

MTA & 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

The cost of tickets mainly depends on the riders 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

YearManufacturerModelFleet NumbersEngineTransmissionNotes
2013New FlyerXDE60120-141Cummins ISL9Allison EP50133, 136, 138, 141 are Retired.
2008Nabi60-BRT HEV180-185Cummins ISLAllison EP50180, 181, 183-185 are Retired. 182 is Active.
2011GilligLow Floor 40'700-724Cummins ISL9Allison B400R-6700-702, 704, 706-709, 712, 713-716, 718 are Retired. 703, 705, 710, 717, 719-724 are Active
2012GilligLow Floor HEV 40'725-736Cummins ISB6.7Allison EP40
2015GilligBRT HEV 40'737-740Cummins ISB6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2017GilligLow Floor HEV 40'1700-1703Cummins B6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2017New FlyerXDE601760-1763Cummins L9BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2018GilligLow Floor HEV 40'1800-1830Cummins B6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER1805 is Retired.
2018-2019GilligLow Floor HEV 40'1900-1920Cummins B6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER1900-1907 are 2018 models and 1908-1920 are 2019 models.
2020GilligLow Floor 40'2001-2019Cummins L9Voith D864.6
2022MCID4500CT2140-2149Cummins X12Allison B500-6
2021New FlyerXD602164-2168Cummins L9Voith D864.6
2023New FlyerXD602200-2213Cummins L9Voith D864.6
2023GilligLow Floor 40'2300-2319Cummins L9Voith D864.6
2019MCID4500CT2713-2715, 2717-2723Cummins X12Allison B500R-6

Commuter rail

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. MCSLineup01 jpg 79417.jpg
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

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

Bus route list

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

RouteElimination dateNotesSources
1 100 OaksSeptember 29, 2019Was 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 BelmontSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by rerouted route 17 and route 25 [35]
5 Opry Mills-100 Oaks ConnectorMid-2001 [36] [37]
5 West End/BellevueApril 3, 2022Merged into route 3
10 Charlotte PikeSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis and redundancy with route 50; replaced by additional stops on route 50 [35]
11 Southeast ConnectorFebruary 27, 2005Created in April 2003 [38] [39] [40] [41]
11 West End/BelmontSeptember 30, 2012Created 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 RoadMarch 27, 2016Replaced 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 ParkJuly 1, 2008Eliminated due to budget crisis [33]
15 Murfreesboro PikeSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis and redundancy with route 55; replaced by additional stops on route 55 [35]
16 Old Hickorymid-2001Independent section became part of an extended 36 Madison Square [36] [37]
16 Madison/Old HickoryJuly 1, 2008Created 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 ScottSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by rerouted route 4 and route 56 [35]
21 Belle Meade Club CoachAugust 28, 2005Was 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 BellevueService suspended in April 2021
25 MidtownApril 3, 2022Renumbered as Route 75
26 Gallatin PikeSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis and redundancy with route 56; replaced by additional stops on route 56 [35]
27 Opryland Hotelmid-2001 [36] [37]
27 Old HickorySeptember 29, 2019Created on April 30, 2012; eliminated due to budget crisis; portions covered by routes 6 and 76 [49] [35]
30 McFerrinSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially replaced by extended route 28 [35]
31 Harpeth Valley ExpressJuly 1, 2008Created on August 10, 2003; eliminated due to budget crisis [46] [33]
32 Edge O Lake ExpressOctober 1, 2006Became part of the 38 Antioch Express [50] [51]
33 MetroplexApril 2003 [38] [39]
33 Hickory Hollow/Lenox ExpressSeptember 29, 2019Created 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 RivergateService suspended in April 2021
36 Madison Square/Neeleys BendAugust 10, 2003Combined with 39 Old Hickory to form Route 16 Madison/Old Hickory [46]
36 Madison ExpressSeptember 29, 2019Created on April 30, 2012; eliminated due to budget crisis. Partially covered by routes 35, 56, and 76 [35] [49]
37 Tusculum/McMurray ExpressSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by Routes 52, 72, and 73 [35]
38 AntiochService suspended in April 2021
39 Old HickoryAugust 10, 2003Combined with 36 Madison Square/Neeleys Bend to form Route 16 Madison/Old Hickory [46]
39 Cane Ridge ExpressSeptember 28, 2014Created on September 26, 2010 [52] [53]
43 Hickory HillsService suspended in April 2021
44 WeGo ShuttleSeptember 29, 2019Created on August 10, 2003; eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by route 6 [54]
45 Oak Hill ExpressJuly 1, 2008Eliminated due to budget crisis [33]
53 Yellow State ShuttleDecember 2008 / January 2009Created on February 29, 2004 [55] [56]
57 State Employees Parking ShuttleDecember 2008 / January 2009Created on February 29, 2004 [56] [57]
60 Music City Blue CircuitSeptember 29, 2019Created on March 29, 2010; eliminated due to budget crisis; mostly replaced by restored route 29 [35] [58]
61 Music City Green CircuitSeptember 29, 2019Created on March 29, 2010; eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by route 17 [35] [58]
62 Music City Purple CircuitSeptember 27, 2015Created on March 29, 2010 [58] [59]
72 Grassmere/EdmondsonService suspended in April 2021
73 Bell RoadService suspended in April 2021
89 Overton High School Summer SpecialOnly operated in summer 2002 [37]
91 Franklin ExpressApril 11, 2021Merged into Route 95
92 Hendersonville ExpressApril 11, 2021Merged into Route 87
94 WeGo Star Downtown ShuttleMarch 29, 2010Created 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 BusDecember 2008Created on October 1, 2006 [60] [61]
96 Nashville/Murfreesboro Relax & RideService suspended in April 2021
201 BellevueAugust 10, 2003Replaced by 31 Harpeth Valley Express [46] [33]
203 AntiochAugust 10, 2003
204 AntiochAugust 10, 2003
205 Crieve HallAugust 10, 2003
206 BordeauxAugust 10, 2003
207 ArtsAugust 10, 2003

Nashville Connector program

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

nMotion

The MTA/RTA transit system is conducting a strategic planning process called nMotion to find new and innovative ways to improve transportation in Nashville. [65] nMotion is the Nashville MTA/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, Nashville MTA/RTA began asking for input on three future scenarios for the region's transit system at a series of 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

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

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, Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority announced that it will "cease work on the Amp," though strategic planning for mass transit in the region will continue. [70]

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.

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Division Bus Rapid Transit, also known as Division BRT, is the working name for a planned bus rapid transit line in Spokane, Washington that will extend 9 miles from Downtown Spokane to the Mead, Washington area, north of Spokane. The line will be operated by Spokane Transit Authority, with a planned launch in 2027, and will be the region's second bus rapid transit line, after the City Line.

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