WeGo Public Transit explained

WeGo Public Transit
Founded:1973
Headquarters:430 Myatt Drive
Service Area:Nashville-Davidson County
Routes:54
Hubs:Music City Central
Fleet:235-238 (bus), 120-125 (AccessRide)
Ridership:
Annual Ridership:
Operator:Davidson Transit Organization
Ceo:Stephen G. Bland

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, the system had a ridership of, or about per weekday as of . 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.[1]

WeGo partnered with the Metro Arts Commission, which commissioned six artist-designed transit shelters are placed along the new 28th/31st Avenue Bridge.[2] [3]

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.[4] Over the years, several different companies offered transit in Nashville. The first buses came in 1926, as a complement to the preceding rail lines.[4] In 1930, Tennessee Electric Power Company took over the transit system and phased out streetcars by February 1941.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7]

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,[8] 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.[9] Service was interrupted for four days, with limited service being restored afterwards for the next four weeks. 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.[10]

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.[11] [12]

Former BRT Lite projects

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 12miles, 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 60feet, 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,[13] 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.[14] [15]

Originally, Mayor Karl Dean had hoped to start running "lite" bus rapid transit service on Charlotte and Nolensville pikes in 2014,[16] but plans for the Charlotte BRT Lite were discussed at several public meetings in late January and early February 2015.[17] 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.[18]

In March 2015, preliminary plans began for a BRT Lite route to be on Nolensville Pike to begin in the fall of 2015.[19] 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 fewerstops. All buses serve Nolensville Pike between Downtown and Harding Place with branches to Hickory Plaza (Route 52A) and Wallace/Ezell (Route 52B).[20] 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).[21]

Bus service

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.[22]

Service to the autonomous Davidson County incorporated community of Lakewood began on Monday, April 30, 2012.[23] 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.[24]

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.[25]

AccessRide

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 1.5miles 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, the MTA began construction of Music City Central for $54 million,[26] 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.[27]

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.

Connections

This area is currently served by:

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.[28]

Planned connections

Current routes that will be connected:

Routes that will be extended to the transit center:

New routes connected to the transit center:

Park & Ride

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

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

YearManufacturerModelFleet NumbersEngineTransmissionNotes
2010New FlyerXD35A31-A47Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2010New FlyerXDE35A48-A64Cummins ISL9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2001New FlyerD40LFA101-A136Detroit Diesel Series 40Allison B400R
2010New FlyerXDE40A137-A149Cummins ISL9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2013New FlyerXDE60120-141Cummins ISL9Allison EP50
2005Nabi60-BRT HEV142-150Caterpillar C9Allison EP50
2001Neoplan USAAN460151-162Detroit diesel Series 50Allison B500R
2007New FlyerD60LFR163-170Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2007New FlyerDE60LFR171-179Caterpillar C9Allison EP50
2008Nabi60-BRT HEV180-185Cummins ISLAllison EP50
2010Nabi60-BRT HEV186-199Cummins ISLAllison EP50
2002New FlyerD40LFA201-A240Detroit Diesel Series 40Allison B400R
2011New FlyerXDE40A241-A249Cummins ISL9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2010Nabi40 LFW HEV200-209Cummins ISLAllison EP40 hybrid system
2011Nabi40 LFW210-219Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2013Nabi40 LFW220-229Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2014Nabi40 LFW230-239Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2015Nabi40 LFW240-249Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2004GilligLow Floor 29'250-265Cummins ISLAllison B400R
2005GilligLow Floor CNG 29'266-267Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2006GilligLow Floor CNG 29'268-271Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
1997Neoplan USAAN440272-300Detroit diesel Series 50Allison VR731RH
2003New FlyerDE40LFA301-A302Cummins ISLGM-Allison Ep40hybrid system
2003MCID4500A303-A309Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2003New FlyerDE40LFH301-H302Cummins ISLGM-Allison Ep40hybrid system
1998Neoplan USAAN440301-310Detroit diesel Series 50Allison VR731RH
2002New FlyerD4500LF311-337Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2003New FlyerD4500LF338-345Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2005New FlyerD4500LF346-350Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2006New FlyerD4500LF351-358Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2003OrionV 40 FT359-360Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR
2007-2009New FlyerD4500LF361-383Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGRAllison B500R
2011MCID4500CT384-387Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGRAllison B500R
2011MCID4500CT388-392Cummins ISX11.9Allison B500R
2014-2017MCID4500CT393-398Cummins ISX12Allison B500R
2005New FlyerD60LF399-400Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
2012GilligBRT 40'401-408Cummins ISL9Voith D864.5
2007New FlyerD30LFR501-512Cummins ISLAllison B300R
2007New FlyerD35LFR513-524Cummins ISLAllison B400R
2013New FlyerC30lfr525-550Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B300R
2004New FlyerC40lf551-558Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2004New FlyerC40lf559-560Detroit Diesel Series 50GAllison B400R
2006New FlyerC40lfr561-572Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2007New FlyerC40lfr573-575Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2003GilligLow Floor 40'576-577Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B400R
2005GilligLow Floor 60'578-580Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
2008Nabi40 LFW CNG581-595Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2002New FlyerC40lf596-597Detroit Diesel Series 50GAllison B400R
2003New FlyerC40lf598-599Detroit Diesel Series 50GAllison B400R
2004GilligLow Floor 40'600-601Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B400R
2005GilligLow Floor CNG 40'602-603Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2003New FlyerD4500LF691-696Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2002GilligPhantom HEV 40'697-699Cummins ISBGM-Allison EP40hybrid system
2011GilligLow Floor 40'700-724Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2012GilligLow Floor HEV 40'725-736Cummins ISB6.7Allison EP40
2015GilligBRT HEV 40'737-740Cummins ISB6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2023GilligLow Floor 35'741-755Cummins L9Voith D867.8
2023New FlyerXN60756-769Cummins Westport L9NAllison B500R
2000New FlyerC102-D3LF770-779Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2002New FlyerC345LF780-789Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2005New FlyerC460LF790-799Detroit diesel Series 60G EGRAllison B500R
2009GilligLow Floor 40'886-900Cummins ISLVoith D864.5
2010GilligBRT 40'901-913Cummins ISLVoith D864.5
2004OrionV HEV 60 FT914-920Caterpillar C9Allison EP50
2009New FlyerC35lf921-930Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.5
2011New FlyerC35lfr931-935Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.5
2014New FlyerXN35936-938Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.5
2008OrionV 60 FT1001-1030Cummins ISLAllison B500R
2005OrionVII CNG 40 FT1031-1033Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
1999GilligPhantom 30'1034-1050Cummins ISCAllison B400R
2002New FlyerD30LF1051-1075Cummins ISCAllison B300R
2003New FlyerD30LF1076-1087Cummins ISLAllison B300R
2004New FlyerD30LF1088-1099Cummins ISLAllison B300R
2009OrionVII NG 60 FT1100-1180Cummins ISLAllison B500R
2000GilligLow Floor 29'1181-1187Detroit diesel Series 40Allison B400R
2007OrionVII NG CNG 35 FT1188-1193Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2007OrionVII NG CNG 40 FT1194-1199Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2009-2010MCID45051200-1204Detroit diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2012New FlyerD4500LFR1205-1224Cummins ISL9Allison B500R
2013New FlyerD4500LFR1225-1236Cummins ISL9Allison B500R
1998New FlyerC40lf1237-1238Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400ROriginally had Detroit Diesel Series 50G
2014New FlyerXD45001239-1249Cummins ISL9Allison B500R
2012New FlyerD4500LFR1312-1324Cummins ISL9Allison B500R
2013New FlyerD4500LFR1325-1349Cummins ISL9Allison B500R
2017FreightlinerM2 35 FT1400-1467Cummins ISB6.7Allison 2200 PTS
2002New FlyerC30lf1468-1480Cummins Westport C Gas Plus V CodeAllison B300ROriginally Had Detroit Diesel Series 50G
2013New FlyerC30lfr1481-1488Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B300R
2011New FlyerL35lfr1489-1499Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2016FreightlinerM2 40 FT1500-1550Cummins ISB6.7Allison 2200 PTS
2004New FlyerC40lf1551-1558Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2017FreightlinerM2 60 FT 1600-1657Cummins L9Allison B500R
2006Nabi35 LFW CNG1658-1678Cummins Westport C Gas PlusZF 6HP592C
2017FreightlinerM2 32 FT1679-1682Cummins B6.7Allison 2200 PTS
2008Nabi35 LFW CNG1683-1702Cummins Westport ISL GZF 6HP592C
2008Nabi42-BRT CNG1703-1711Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2011Nabi35 LFW CNG1712-1718Cummins Westport ISL GZF 6HP594C
1996New FlyerD102-D3lf1719-1730Cummins M11EAllison B500R
2007OrionVII 40 FT1731-1743Cummins ISLZF 6HP594C
2007OrionV 40 FT1744-1759Cummins ISLAllison B400R
2017New FlyerXDE601760-1763Cummins L9BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
1999OrionVI CNG1764-1769Cummins L10GAllison B400R
2000New FlyerC102-D3LF1770-1779Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2001New FlyerC345LF1780-1786Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2000OrionV CNG 40 FT1787-1791Cummins LTA-10GZF 4HP590
2001OrionV CNG 40 FT1792-1796Cummins LTA-10GAllison B400R
2018GilligLow Floor HEV 40' 1797-1827Cummins B6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
1996OrionV CNG 40 FT1828-1842Cummins L10GAllison B400R
2007OrionVII 35 FT1843-1856Cummins ISLZF 6HP594C
2007OrionVII 40 FT1857-1869Cummins ISLZF 6HP594C
2002OrionV 30 FT1870-1879Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR And Allison B400R
2003OrionV 30 FT1880-1890Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR And Allison B400R
2021ENCEZ Rider II BRT 28'1890-1894Cummins B6.7Allison B300R
2021ENCEZ Rider II BRT 29'1895-1899Cummins B6.7Allison B300R
2021ENCEZ Rider II BRT 30'1900-1924Cummins B6.7Allison B300R
2021ENCEZ Rider II BRT 60'1925-1949Cummins L9Allison B500R
2020GilligLow Floor 40'2001-2019Cummins L9Voith D864.6
1995New FlyerD102-DL3lf2020-2049Cummins M11EAllison B500R
2003OrionV 40 FT2050-2054Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR
2003OrionV 60 FT2055-2059Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
1994New FlyerD102-DL3lf2060-2099Cummins L10Allison B500R
2004New FlyerD60LF2100-2119Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
2005New FlyerD60LF2120-2139Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2022MCID4500CT2140-2149Cummins X12Allison B500R
1996New FlyerD102-DL3lf2150-2155Cummins M11EAllison B500R
1999New FlyerD102-DL3lf2156-2163Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2021New FlyerXD602164-2168Detroit diesel Series 70 EGRAllison B600R
2010New FlyerXDE402169-2192Cummins ISL9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2008New FlyerDE40LFA2193-2194Cummins ISLAllison EP40hybrid system
2009New FlyerXDE402195-2199Cummins ISLAllison EP40hybrid system
2022-2023FreightlinerS2C HEV2200-2259Cummins L9Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid system
2002MCID4000H2260-2261Cummins ISLAllison EP40
2003MCID4000H2262-2263Cummins ISLAllison EP40
2023GilligLow Floor 40'2300-2319Cummins L9Voith D867.8
2024GilligLow Floor 40'2320-2360Cummins L9Voith D867.8
2024New FlyerXD602361-2399Detroit diesel Series 80Allison B700R
2004New FlyerD30LF2400-2410Cummins ISLVoith D864.3E
2006-2007New FlyerC40lf2411-2465John Deere 6081HAllison B400R
2021FreightlinerM2 40 FT2466-2477Cummins B6.7Allison 2200 PTS
2021FreightlinerM2 60 FT2478-2490Cummins L9Allison B500R
2009New FlyerC40lf2491-2495Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2002MCID4000H2496-2497Cummins ISLAllison EP40
2003MCID4000H2498-2499Cummins ISLAllison EP40
2025GilligLow Floor 40'2500-2519Cummins L9Voith D867.8
2025New FlyerXD602520-2539Detroit diesel Series 90Allison B800R
2026GilligLow Floor 40'2600-2619Cummins X10Voith D867.8
2026New FlyerXD602620-2639Cummins X10Allison B900R
2017GilligLow Floor HEV 40'2640-2643Cummins B6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2027GilligLow Floor 40'2700-2706Cummins X10Voith D867.8
2027New FlyerXD602707-2712Cummins X10Allison B1000R
2019MCID4500CT2713-2723Cummins X12Allison B500R
2024GilligBRT HEV 35'2724-2732Cummins L9Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid system
2002MCID45002733-2735Detroit diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2007OrionVII 40 FT2736-2743Cummins ISLZF 6HP594C
1994OrionV CNG 40 FT2801-2891Cummins L10GAllison B400R
1995OrionV CNG 40 FT2892-2919Cummins L10GAllison B400R
1997OrionVI CNG2920-2949Cummins L10GAllison B400R
2007OrionV 35 FT3000-3007Cummins ISLAllison B400R
1997OrionV CNG 40 FT3008-3050Cummins L10GAllison B400R
1998OrionVI CNG3100-3139Cummins L10GAllison B400R
2022New FlyerXD603200-3213Cummins L9Allison B500R
2022FreightlinerS2C 40FT3300-3313Cummins B6.7Allison 2200 PTS
2022FreightlinerS2C 60FT3400-3467Cummins L9Allison B500R
2003-2004New FlyerC35lf3500-3549Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2003New FlyerD40LF3600-3699Cummins ISLVoith D864.3E
2002New FlyerD60LF3700-3774Caterpillar C9Allison B500ROriginally had Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
1993New FlyerD40LF3775-3789Cummins ISLAllison B400ROriginally had Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
2003New FlyerD60LF3790-3827Caterpillar C9Allison B500ROriginally had Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
2004New FlyerD60LF3900-3949Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2005New FlyerD60LF4000-4049Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2006New FlyerD60LFR4100-4107Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2006New FlyerD60LF4108-4149Cummins ISMAllison B500R
2007New FlyerD60LF4200-4269Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
1997FreightlinerFS-65 CNG4301-4336Detroit diesel Series 30GAllison B300R
2004GilligLow Floor 40'4337-4349Cummins ISLAllison B400ROriginally Had Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
2018-2019GilligLow Floor HEV 40'4350-4371Cummins B6.7BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2015GilligLow Floor 40'4372-4374Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2007New FlyerD60LFR4400-4430Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2008New FlyerD60LFR4431-4460Cummins ISMVoith D864.5
2009New FlyerD60LFR4461-4479Cummins ISMVoith D864.5
2008MCID4500CT4480-4500Caterpillar C13Allison B500R
2000New FlyerC30lf4501-4580Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400ROriginally had Cummins C8.3G
2001New FlyerC30lf4581-4589Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2009MCID4500CT4590-4649Cummins ISMAllison B500R
2010MCID4500CT4701-4735Cummins ISMAllison B500R
2011MCID4500CT4800-4849Detroit diesel Series 60 EGRAllison B500R
2011MCID4500CT4900-4949Cummins ISX11.9Allison B500R
2003New FlyerD4500LF5000-5039Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2004MCID45005040-5079Cummins ISMAllison B500ROriginally had Detroit Diesel Series 60
2020FreightlinerM2C 40 FT5101-5130Cummins B6.7Allison 2200 PTS
2020FreightlinerM2C 60 FT5131-5160Cummins L9Allison B500R
2011MCID4500CT5200-5253Detroit diesel Series 60 EGRAllison B500R
2004GilligLow Floor 40'5254-5259Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400ROriginally Had Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
2011MCID4500CT5300-5349Cummins ISX11.9Allison B500R
1995New FlyerD102-D3lf5400-5449Cummins M11EAllison B500R
1997New FlyerD102-D3lf5500-5549Detroit diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2014MCID4500CT CNG5600-5615Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B500R
2005-2006OrionVII CNG 40 FT5616-5730Cummins Westport C Gas PlusVoith D864.3EOriginally had John Deere 6081H
2011MCID4000CT CNG5800-5821Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B500R
2005New FlyerC40lf5822-5836Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2013MCID4500CT5837-5849Cummins ISL9Allison B500R
2014MCID4500CT5900-5932Cummins ISL9Allison B500R
2005OrionVII CNG 35 FT5933-5957Cummins Westport C Gas PlusZF 5HP592C
2005OrionVII CNG 40 FT5958-5975Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400ROriginally Had Detroit Diesel Series 50G
2006New FlyerC40lf5976-5999Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400ROriginally Had Cummins Westport C Gas Plus
2016GilligLow Floor 29'6000-6004Cummins ISL9Voith D864.5
2017GilligLow Floor 29'6005-6009Cummins L9Voith D864.6
2006New FlyerD60LFR6010-6069Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2003New FlyerD4500LF6070-6079Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
1993New FlyerD102-DL3lf6080-6100Caterpillar 3176BAllison B500R
1998New FlyerC40lf6101-6130Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400ROriginally had Cummins C8.3G
2004OrionV 60 FT6131-6135Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
2024NovaLFS6136-6150Cummins L9ZF 6AP1420B
2025NovaLFS6151-6157Cummins L9ZF 6AP1420B
2005OrionV 60 FT6158-6175Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
2006OrionV 60 FT6176-6200Cummins ISMAllison B500R
1999New FlyerC345LF6201-6230Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2000New FlyerC345LF6231-6242Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2024NovaLFS HEV6243-6253Cummins L9Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid system
2004GilligLow Floor 40'6254-6259Cummins Wetport ISL GAllison B400ROriginally Had Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
2006OrionVII CNG 35 FT6260-6266John Deere 6081HZF 5HP592C
2008OrionVII NG CNG 35 FT6267-6276Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2003New FlyerC35lf6277-6279Detroit Diesel Series 50GAllison B400R
2004New FlyerC35lf6280-6282Detroit Diesel Series 50GAllison B400R
2009OrionVII NG CNG 40 FT6283-6286Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2009OrionVII NG CNG 35 FT6287-6289Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2006OrionVII CNG 35 FT6290-6291John Deere 6081HVoith D864.3E
2009OrionVII NG CNG 35 FT6292-6293Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
2002New FlyerC35lf6294-6296Detroit Diesel Series 50GAllison B400R
2005New FlyerC35lf6297-6299Cummins Westport C Gas PlusVoith D864.3E
2011OrionVII EPA106300-6389Cummins ISL9ZF Ecolife 6AP1400B
2012OrionVII EPA106390-6449Cummins ISL9ZF Ecolife 6AP1400B
2013OrionVII EPA106500-6535Cummins ISL9ZF Ecolife 6AP1400B
2012OrionVII EPA10 BRT6536-6562Cummins ISL9Allison B400R
2012OrionVII EPA10 HEV6563-6581Cummins ISL9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2012OrionVII EPA10 BRT HEV6582-6587Cummins ISB6.7BAE Systems HybriDrivehybrid system
2011New FlyerXDE406588-6609Cummins ISL9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2003New FlyerD40LF6610-6624Cummins ISMAllison B400R
2003New FlyerD40LF6625-6649Detroit diesel Series 40Allison B400R
2004New FlyerD40LF6700-6749Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B400R
2004New FlyerD40LF6800-6824Cummins ISMAllison B400R
2004New FlyerD40LF6825-6849Detroit diesel Series 40 EGRAllison B400R
2004OrionV 40 FT6901-6915Cummins ISLAllison B400ROriginally had Cummins ISM
2008OrionV 40 FT6916-6930Cummins ISLAllison B400R
1998-2000New FlyerC102-DWA3SSLF7001-7077Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2007OrionV 60 FT7078-7100Cummins ISMAllison B500R
2005New FlyerC30lf7101-7106Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B300R
2018MCID4500CT7107-7129Cummins ISX12Allison B500R
2021ENCEZ Rider II BRT 60'7130-7159Cummins L9Allison B500R
2021ENCArrivo 60'7160-7179Cummins L9Allison B500R
2021Freightliner S2 chassisGlaval Bus Legacy 60'7180-7199Cummins L9Allison B500R
2017New FlyerXDE357200-7229Cummins L9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2021New FlyerXDE357230-7259Cummins L9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2024New FlyerXDE357300-7359Cummins L9Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid system
2024New FlyerXDE607400-7467Cummins L9BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-ER
2003OrionV 30 FT7500-7507Cummins ISLAllison B400ROriginally Had Cummins ISM
2002OrionV CNG 40 FT7508-7550Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit Diesel Series 50G
2000New FlyerC102-DWA3SSLF7551-7577Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2017ENCEZ Rider II BRT HEV 35'7578-7599Cummins L9Allison H 40 EPhybrid system
2021ENCEZ Rider II BRT 35'7600-7684Cummins B6.7Allison B300R
2021ENCEZ Rider II BRT 60'7685-7769Cummins L9Allison B500R
2000New FlyerC102-D3LF7770-7779Detroit diesel Series 60GAllison B500R
2004New FlyerD60LF7780-7799Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2005New FlyerD60LF7800-7849Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2006New FlyerD60LFR7900-7924Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2006New FlyerD4500LF7925-7949Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2006New FlyerD60LF7950-7974Cummins ISMAllison B500R
2007New FlyerD60LF7975-8000Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2003New FlyerD60LF8001-8020Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
2007New FlyerD60LF8021-8050Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2008New FlyerD60LF8051-8064Cummins ISLAllison B500R
2005New FlyerD4500LF8065-8099Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2007MCID4500CL8100-8149Caterpillar C13Allison B500R
2001FreightlinerFB-65 40FT8201-8239Caterpillar 3126Allison 2400 PTS
2002FreightlinerFB-65 60FT8301-8313Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
2000-2004New FlyerD4500LF8401-9199Detroit Diesel Series 60Allison B500R
2003New FlyerDE40LF9200-9219Cummins ISBAllison EP40hybrid system
2005New FlyerC35lf9220-9239Cummins Westport C Gas PlusVoith D864.3E
2003OrionV 30 FT9240-9276Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR And Allison B400R
2007OrionV 40 FT9277-9285Cummins ISLAllison B400R
2003OrionV 30 FT9286-9289Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR And Allison B400R
2003OrionV 35 FT9290-9299Cummins Westport ISL GVoith D864.3EOriginally had Detroit diesel Series 50 EGR
2006New FlyerC35lf9300-9324Cummins Westport C Gas PlusVoith D864.3E
2007New FlyerC35lf9325-9349Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2008New FlyerC40lf9350-9369Cummins Westport ISL GZF 5HP594C
1989-1991OrionV CNG 40 FT9370-9394Cummins L10GAllison B400R
2004New FlyerCE40LF9395-9399Caterpillar C9Allison EP50
2001New FlyerC40lf9400-9419Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2002New FlyerC40lf9420-9429Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400R
2004New FlyerD60LF9537-9552Caterpillar C9Allison B500R
2009ENCEZ Rider II BRT CNG 32'9601-9610Cummins Westport ISL GZF 6HP594C
2009New FlyerC40lfr9611-9620Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B400R
1996-1997OrionV CNG 40 FT9621-9646Cummins L10GAllison B400R
2004New FlyerCE35LF9647-9650Caterpillar C9Allison EP50
1996OrionV CNG 30 FT9651-9665Cummins L10GAllison B400R
1992OrionV 30 FT9666-9684Cummins L10Allison B400R
1996New FlyerC35LF9685-9691Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B300ROriginally had Cummins C8.3G
1993OrionV 30 FT9692-9695Cummins L10Allison B400R
1994OrionV 30 FT9696-9696Cummins L10Allison B400R
1997New FlyerL35lf9701-9702Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400ROriginally had Cummins C8.3G
2003OptimaAH-28 CNG9703-9715Cummins Westport B Gas PlusAllison B300R
2004OptimaAH-28 CNG9716-9730Cummins Westport B Gas PlusAllison B300R
2004OptimaAH-609731-9750Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
1998New FlyerL35lf9751-9759Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B400ROriginally had Cummins C8.3G
1997NovaRTS WFD CNG9760-9777Cummins L10GAllison VR731RH
2003OptimaAH-28 CNG9800-9813Cummins Westport B Gas PlusAllison B300R
2003OptimaAH-609814-9827Detroit diesel Series 50 EGRAllison B500R
1996OrionV CNG 40 FT9828-9842Cummins L10GAllison B400R
1999OrionV CNG 40 FT9900-9977Detroit Diesel Series 50GAllison B400R
2002OrionV CNG 40 FT9978-9989Cummins LTA-10GAllison B400R
2024ENCEZ Rider II BRT 32'9990-9995Cummins B6.7Allison B300R
2024ENCEZ Rider II BRT 60'9996-9999Cummins L9Allison B500R
2022New FlyerXN6022701-22762Cummins Westport L9NAllison B500R
2023New FlyerXN6023701-23754Cummins Westport L9NAllison B500R
2001Nabi40 LFW CNG23801-23810Cummins C8.3GAllison B400R
2012New FlyerXN6023811-23829Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B500R
2013-2014New FlyerXN6023830-23865Cummins Westport ISL GAllison B500R

Commuter rail

WeGo Star

See main article: WeGo Star. The WeGo Star 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 32miles of rail line. The MTA took over operation of the commuter service in 2008 after initial service began on September 18, 2006.[29] In, the system had an annual ridership of .

Expansion

A proposed expansion of the system to Clarksville and Ashland City is projected to cost $525 million.[30]

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

!Route!Elimination date!Notes!Sources
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[31] [32] [33]
2 BelmontSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by rerouted route 17 and route 25
5 Opry Mills-100 Oaks ConnectorMid-2001[34] [35]
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
11 Southeast ConnectorFebruary 27, 2005Created in April 2003[36] [37] [38] [39]
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[40] [41] [42]
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[43]
13 Sylvan ParkJuly 1, 2008Eliminated due to budget crisis
15 Murfreesboro PikeSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis and redundancy with route 55; replaced by additional stops on route 55
16 Old Hickorymid-2001Independent section became part of an extended 36 Madison Square
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)[44]
20 ScottSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by rerouted route 4 and route 56
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[45] [46]
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
27 Opryland Hotelmid-2001
27 Old HickorySeptember 29, 2019Created on April 30, 2012; eliminated due to budget crisis; portions covered by routes 6 and 76
30 McFerrinSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially replaced by extended route 28
31 Harpeth Valley ExpressJuly 1, 2008Created on August 10, 2003; eliminated due to budget crisis
32 Edge O Lake ExpressOctober 1, 2006Became part of the 38 Antioch Express[47] [48]
33 MetroplexApril 2003
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 RivergateService suspended in April 2021
36 Madison Square/Neeleys BendAugust 10, 2003Combined with 39 Old Hickory to form Route 16 Madison/Old Hickory
36 Madison ExpressSeptember 29, 2019Created on April 30, 2012; eliminated due to budget crisis. Partially covered by routes 35, 56, and 76[49]
37 Tusculum/McMurray ExpressSeptember 29, 2019Eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by Routes 52, 72, and 73
38 AntiochService suspended in April 2021
39 Old HickoryAugust 10, 2003Combined with 36 Madison Square/Neeleys Bend to form Route 16 Madison/Old Hickory
39 Cane Ridge ExpressSeptember 28, 2014Created on September 26, 2010[50] [51]
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[52]
45 Oak Hill ExpressJuly 1, 2008Eliminated due to budget crisis
53 Yellow State ShuttleDecember 2008 / January 2009Created on February 29, 2004[53] [54]
57 State Employees Parking ShuttleDecember 2008 / January 2009Created on February 29, 2004[55]
60 Music City Blue CircuitSeptember 29, 2019Created on March 29, 2010; eliminated due to budget crisis; mostly replaced by restored route 29[56]
61 Music City Green CircuitSeptember 29, 2019Created on March 29, 2010; eliminated due to budget crisis; partially covered by route 17
62 Music City Purple CircuitSeptember 27, 2015Created on March 29, 2010[57]
72 Grassmere/EdmondsonService suspended in April 2021
73 Bell RoadService suspended in April 2021
89 Overton High School Summer SpecialOnly operated in summer 2002
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
95 WeGo Star Shadow BusDecember 2008Created on October 1, 2006[58] [59]
96 Nashville/Murfreesboro Relax & RideService suspended in April 2021
201 BellevueAugust 10, 2003Replaced by 31 Harpeth Valley Express
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.[60] 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.[61]

Nashville Connector was founded by the Metro Planning Department, and works closely with the Metro Public Work staff.[62]

Expansion

nMotion

WeGo and the RTA are conducting a strategic planning process called nMotion to find new and innovative ways to improve transportation in Nashville.[63] 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.[64]

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.[65]

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.[66] [67]

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.[68]

Let's Move Nashville

See 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.[69] 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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