News Summary
Nashville is launching new WeGo bus routes for Glencliff and McGavock high schools starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced that Route 6 will serve McGavock and Route 52 will serve Glencliff, both operating twice daily. This initiative aims to address transportation gaps for students, ensuring they have reliable access to education. The new routes support the Choose How You Move program and reflect the city’s commitment to improving public transit for youth. However, safety concerns remain following a recent incident at a bus station.
Nashville – The city of Nashville is set to introduce new WeGo bus routes specifically designed for students at Glencliff and McGavock high schools starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced that Route 6 will serve McGavock High School while Route 52 is designated for Glencliff High School. Both routes will operate twice daily to coincide with school hours, aiming to provide essential transportation for students.
Mayor O’Connell highlighted the importance of public transit for high school students, noting that many rely on these services to attend classes. The introduction of these new routes comes in response to significant gaps in service that have previously impacted students’ ability to get to school. According to city officials, the availability of reliable transit options is crucial for enhancing educational engagement and opportunities for students.
The initiative aligns with the broader goals of the Choose How You Move program, which seeks to make public transportation more convenient and accessible for residents. Additional improvements for students and staff are anticipated through this ongoing program, indicating a growing commitment to enhancing transport services in the city.
Metro Councilman Jordan Huffman emphasized that reliable transit options can open doors for students, while Councilman Jeff Gregg remarked on the safety and convenience improvements that the new bus service will bring, particularly benefiting District 15 students.
WeGo has recorded that students and school staff have utilized the free rides offered in partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools, totaling over 700,000 rides. The StrIDe program has enabled free access for students and personnel, resulting in 712,381 rides in the past year alone, including 16,446 rides by MNPS staff. The existing WeGo bus routes nearby both high schools have consistently shown strong ridership among students, indicating a keen demand for improved public transit options.
The commitment to enhancing transportation services follows a recent voter approval of the Choose How You Move plan, which outlines a variety of improvements to the transit infrastructure. Future plans include increasing bus frequency, adding more drivers and mechanics, and introducing four new buses into the fleet to better serve the student population.
Despite these positive developments, safety concerns have been raised following a recent incident where a 15-year-old student was charged with homicide after a shooting at the WeGo Central bus station. This incident has heightened parental anxiety regarding the safety of students using public transit. Parents are advocating for an increased law enforcement presence at bus stations during peak commuting times to ensure the safety of their children.
Nashville’s efforts to improve student transit succinctly reflect the city’s dedication to increasing accessibility to education through better transportation options. With the implementation of these new WeGo bus routes and ongoing improvements planned through the Choose How You Move program, the city aims to create a more efficient and safe public transportation system for its youth.
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Additional Resources
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- Google News: WeGo Transit Nashville
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