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WeGo Selects TDOT Choice Lanes as New Community Impact Partner

WeGo has reached an agreement with TDOT to utilize their choice lanes free of charge, with the hope that doing so will create more reliable routes, increase ridership, and decrease congestion.

WeGo bus and bike

WeGo's Community Impact Partner program is allowing them to work with the TDOT in order to attempt to reduce congestion and increase ridership.

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WeGo Public Transit recently announced the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) as its new Community Impact Partner.

The two agencies can continue building their long-standing partnership through the Community Impact Partner Program. TDOT Choice Lanes will have their benefits increased for WeGo’s riders with posters at transit shelters throughout the South Nashville community.

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Creating More Reliable Routes

WeGo buses will be able to operate in TDOT choice lanes for free, allowing transit riders to use the lanes at no additional cost.

“At TDOT, we’re continually seeking ways to safely enhance travel efficiency for all commuters. This partnership with WeGo exemplifies our commitment to supporting multimodal transportation across the state,” said Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. “Whether you're traveling by bus or vehicle, Choice Lanes offers everyone the option of a more reliable trip on I-24 - without an additional cost to riders. We're proud to work with WeGo to expand and improve travel options for our citizens.”

When the Choice Lanes are utilized, riders can experience more reliable trip times and improved route timing and performance. The partnership was made with the hope that more reliable routes will increase ridership and decrease congestion on the I-24 Southeast corridor.

“Congestion is a major problem for personal vehicles in Nashville and our public transit operations. Access to the Choice Lanes will help WeGo improve service and reliability. We appreciate our partnership with TDOT and look forward to improving transportation in Middle Tennessee,” said WeGo CEO Steve Bland.

The campaign was posted on March 14 at WeGo transit shelters and includes a QR code to the project webpage. The webpage contains more information on how the Choice Lanes are expected to enhance transit options throughout the Nashville area.

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