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Tennessee is introducing choice lanes to address traffic congestion, starting with the I-24 corridor between Nashville and Murfreesboro. Unlike traditional toll roads, these lanes will offer a flexible, pay-per-use option for accessing faster-moving traffic. Learn more about Tennessee Department of Transportation’s timeline, successful examples from other states, and the potential benefits for all Tennesseans in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gAHYK8yp 

We are so proud of our ThinkTN board member Tomeka Hart Wigginton for being named the new president and CEO of the United Way of the Mid-South. Tomeka will be an incredible asset to the United Way in this new role, and we couldn't be more excited to see how the organization will continue to improve the lives of Mid-Southerners under her leadership. Congratulations, Tomeka! https://lnkd.in/eCQJDT6z

Tennessee’s 2024 elections saw higher-than-usual early voting numbers, an increase in contested races, and an overwhelming victory for the transit referendum in Nashville. Want to dig into the numbers? Check out our new post on the blog here: https://lnkd.in/g4ADTxGK

It's Election Day, and Nashville voters have more than just the presidential race to think about as they head to the polls. This article in The New York Times outlines what's at stake in Nashville's transit referendum (and also references ThinkTN's dedicated transit funding research). Check it out, and then visit our page to watch our quick transit myth-busting videos before you head to the voting booth! https://lnkd.in/du7MEBQG #ChooseHowYouMove #Election2024 #NashvilleTransitReferendum #transit

The belief that transit leads to increased crime in communities is one of the oldest anti-transit myths in the book, and its been disproven by rigorous studies all across the country. Nashville’s transportation system is very safe – WeGo invests millions of dollars a year in a high-quality security system and officers at its downtown transit hub, and there are cameras and GPS devices on every bus in the county. Our president Erin Hafkenschiel is here to bust common anti-transit myths in this video series by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about the #ChooseHowYouMove plan at transit.nashville.gov.

Buses in Nashville are not empty – last year, WeGo had over 8 million rides. On routes where we have increased service (buses every 10-15 minutes), we’re seeing transit ridership go up, particularly on busy corridors like Murfreesboro Pike where ridership has increased 125% since the pandemic. Our president Erin Hafkenschiel is here to bust common anti-transit myths in this video series by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about the #ChooseHowYouMove plan at transit.nashville.gov.

Thank you to Pathway Lending for hosting the Affordable Housing & Community Growth Forum yesterday. It was enlightening to learn about the initiatives that leading innovators in affordable housing are driving forward. ~Kudos to ThinkTennessee, Urban League of Middle Tennessee, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, Affordable Housing Resources, Inc., Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, and others for their time and work. #affordablehousing #faithbasedhousinginitiatives #commuinityleadersunite

NashvilleHealth CEO, Mark H. Yancy, MPH is alongside leaders Katina Beard, CEO of Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, Pastor John Faison, Sr. Co-chair of Imagine Nashville, Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, President and CEO, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital (Midtown and West), and Erin Hafkenschiel, President of ThinkTennessee for a panel discussion focusing on anchoring our residents and communities for a thriving future. #NashvilleHealth #healthdisparities #poverty #community

Dedicated transit funding is crucially important for cities who need transportation improvements for three reasons: 1. It allows for long-term project planning, 2. It allows for revenue bonds to fund capital infrastructure projects, and 3. It unlocks federal funding that would otherwise be going to other cities. Learn more about the #ChooseHowYouMove plan at transit.nashville.gov. More videos to come in this series by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The half-cent increase in sales tax to fund the transit plan will cost the average Nashville household only about $6 per month, or around $70 per year. Combined with the opportunity to delay buying a car and being able to rely on transit, this is a small price to pay for a better, more comprehensive transportation system for all of Nashville. Our president Erin Hafkenschiel is here to bust common anti-transit myths in this video series by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about the #ChooseHowYouMove plan at transit.nashville.gov.