Mar 7, 2025 - News

Mayor O'Connell rolls out first Choose How You Move projects

Nate Rau

Photo illustration of Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell with lines radiating from him. — Photo illustration: Axios Visuals. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced the first 11 projects to begin his Choose How You Move transportation program.

Why it matters: Voted overwhelmingly backed a sales tax increase to fund a $3.1 billion plan for increased bus service, more sidewalks and modernized traffic management.

Between the lines: Funding from the tax increase has started flowing to Metro creating $59 million in initial collections to pay for the first slate of projects.

The city will increase the number of residents eligible for low-income bus fares, expand WeGo service and build a new curbside bus lane on West End among the early projects.

Go deeper: Read more about the first 11 projects.

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