NASHVILLE –WeGo Public Transit is closing out 2023 strong with an increase in ridership. There were 1.8 million more rides on our services in comparison to last fiscal year. Additionally, WeGo Ride, an employer-sponsored program which provides employees an alternative to driving by riding the bus, increased by 25 percent. “We are thankful for the strong support from our key stakeholders, partners and riders,” WeGo CEO Steve Bland said. “We look forward to building new partnerships as we continue to deepen our engagement and outreach within the Nashville community.” Routes with the most ridership include 52 Nolensville Pike, 55 Murfreesboro Pike,…
Author: admin
WeGo Public Transit has promoted Lydia Benda to Director of Engineering, Construction, and Project Management and Kia Lewis to Senior Project Manager. Benda joined WeGo in 2018 and has been managing infrastructure and stop-improvement projects at sites across Davidson County as part of the ongoing WeGo effort to improve both rider experience and increase transit service. She previously served as Traffic Engineer in the Traffic Management Center in Kane County, Illinois. Benda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. She is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee and…
By Dr. John E. Warren, PublisherSan Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Sixty years ago, the Publisher of this newspaper was one of the 250,000-plus peoplewho marched on Washington, D.C.. The gathering was not just to “hear” Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr., but to “join” him in the demand that America make good the “insufficientfund check” it had given to Black America in particular and all America in general. Wecame from across this great nation, some walking, some by train, some by bus, someby car and some by horse and wagon, to collectively demonstrate our commitment tothe truth that “all men are…
As The Tennessee Tribune soars to new heights with two stores at Nashville International Airport, its travel section is featured on a digital screen outside of the store. A QR code takes visitors to Tribune Travel where they can entertain other destinations while at the airport. BNA exceeded 20 million total passengers in 2022 which was 29% growth vs. the previous year.
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit is sweetening the ride for passengers this month. A street team is boarding buses and handing out chocolates with some having a winning sticker. Prizes include gift cards from Slim & Husky’s, a $500 gift card to The Mall at Green Hills and more. “We wanted to find a creative way to let our riders know how much we appreciate them,” stated Renuka Christoph, chief communications officer. “We appreciate the support and donations from community partners, which will certainly sweeten the ride for the lucky winners.” The campaign will continue throughout the month of February as a way to show the love to…
Small businesses will be able to network and learn about the transit industry NASHVILLE – The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) presents “A Tale of Two Cities: Nashville and Atlanta” Transit Symposium on Thursday, February 2, starting at 8 a.m. at the Nashville Airport Consolidated Service Facility on 815 Hangar Lane. Small businesses will have the opportunity to network and listen to some of the industry’s top experts including Dan Pallme, Assistant Chief of Freight & Logistics for Tennessee Department of Transportation; Trey Walker, Chief Development Officer for WeGo Public Transit; Meghan Mathson, Nashville Connector TDM Coordinator for Nashville Department of Transportation; and Chad Gerhke, Airport…
By Austin Newell NASHVILLE, TN, — Sunday night saw the unveiling of the Living Legends: Dr. Bobby Jones exhibit at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). The event, which was invite-only, celebrated Dr. Jones’s achievements in gospel music. The event began with an hour-long reception in which guests took to the red carpet inside of the lobby. Afterwards, invitees were welcomed into the venue’s auditorium where NMAAM President and CEO H. Beecher Hicks, III made remarks. “Kirk Franklin once said that gospel music is not a sound, gospel music is a message. It means good news music. And…
WeGo Public Transit celebrated a milestone year, ranging from a groundbreaking to the launch of a new digital fare payment system. Below are just some of the achievements in 2022: • WeGo opened the doors to the brand new Hillsboro Transit Center in March, which offers convenient service on routes 7 Hillsboro Pike and 17 12th Avenue South. • Construction began following the November groundbreaking on The Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center, a state of the art facility which will offer multiple bus bays to connect several routes across town. • We launched QuickTicket, our new digital payment system. Riders…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit has named Vince Malone as Chief of Staff and Administration and promoted Renuka Christoph to Chief Communications Officer and Nick Oldham to Chief Safety and Security Officer. Malone previously served as Director of the Civil Rights Division with Tennessee Department of Transportation. He is appointed to serve on the U.S. Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Contracting Equity and serves several executive committees with AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials). He was Chief Compliance, Risk, and Human Resource Officer for SRS, Inc. of Hendersonville. Malone holds a J.D. in Law from…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit officials, lawmakers, and invited guests broke ground on the Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center this morning, marking the start of construction for its latest neighborhood transit center. The project is part of an overall effort to increase access to public transit across Nashville while reducing the necessity of transferring Downtown at WeGo Central. It will include a waiting room, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and multiple bus bays to connect several routes across town. It will also have real-time bus arrival information, QuickTicket vending machines, bicycle storage, scooter corrals, and pick up/drop off locations for Lyft, Uber, taxis, and other…