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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Cleveland RTA Board identifies top choice for next CEO

Voted unanimously to enter into contract negotiations with India Birdsong, a veteran of large transit systems in Chicago and Nashville.

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ArticlesSeptember 13, 2018

Nashville's Transit System Defies Defeat with New Brand, Revised Plan

After its $5.4 billion dollar mass transit referendum loss at the ballot box, the agency moves ahead with revised project plans, while also celebrating a rebrand.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2018

Nashville MTA now WeGo Public Transit after rebrand

The new image is part of a process that started with the adoption of the nMotion plan in 2016.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2018

Nashville MTA taps INIT for electronic fare management project

INIT will implement EMV-capable smart fare validators on approximately 270 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

Nashville transit ballot measure overwhelmingly defeated

Voters were being asked to increase taxes to pay for a 26 mile new light rail system on five major corridors, upgrades to the city bus system, and the tunnel downtown.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2018

Nashville Mayor's massive transit referendum to appear on May ballot

The council, however, tweaked the referendum language to list both the transit proposal's present-day cost of $5.4 billion, as well as the estimated amount of long-term revenue needed for the project, $8.95 billion.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2017

Nashville mayor unveils $5.2 billion transportation plan

It includes 26 miles of Nashville’s first-ever light rail system, four rapid bus routes, a dramatic increase in the service and frequency of the bus system, and a strategy of service and infrastructure improvements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2017

68% of Nashvillians back paying higher taxes for improved public transit

The numbers, outlined in a new Vanderbilt University poll, could help boost the cause of Middle Tennessee transit advocates who are seeking action from the state legislature to allow local governments to hold referendums on funding transit projects.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2015

Nashville MTA unveils new tracking technology for bus system

The new tracking technology is available to the public for beta testing and feedback now as the Nashville MTA makes final tweaks to the system before the full launch of the new system in late January.

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ArticlesOctober 5, 2015

2015 Women In Transportation: India Birdsong

Birdsong says her determination and her ability to negotiate have been valuable skills.    

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