Regional Transportation Authority Of Middle Tennessee

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including a presentation by the WeGo Youth Action Team and an apprenticeship program graduation. Key actions included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Metro Nashville Police Department to establish a dedicated Transit Policing Unit and the approval of the Summer 2026 Service Changes and Equity Analysis. The board also reviewed monthly financial reports, operating statistics, and a list of upcoming procurement projects. Additional discussions covered the renewal of the Revenue Sharing Agreement and the Management Contract with the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee, as well as reports from the CEO and the Chair regarding recent community engagement and transit initiatives.

WeGo Forward is a strategic service improvement plan for WeGo Public Transit, building upon the 2016 nMotion plan to establish a long-term vision for a seamless, integrated, and dependable transit network in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Key priorities include enhancing service speed, reliability, and frequency, expanding direct service and coverage areas, improving safety and comfort, reducing transfer times, and better serving high-need users. The plan aims to manage growth and inform the development of a layered modal network in conjunction with regional mobility initiatives.

The committee discussed the monthly financial report, RTA revolving line of credit renewal, and a revenue sharing agreement with the MTA. Reports on operations, including monthly statistics and contract renewals, were reviewed. Additionally, the committee considered and approved a MOU for the relocation of Nashville Electric Service infrastructure, the Murfreesboro park-and-ride construction contract and its corresponding MOU, and an update to the Agency Safety Plan. The CEO provided updates on various projects, including the WeGo Star service and corridor funding.

The meeting included an update on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program following federal rule changes, and the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Nolensville Pike All Access Corridor transit project. Discussions were held regarding the WeGo Forward long-range strategic plan update and an overview of the FY2026-27 operating budget process, covering baseline and investment requests. The CEO provided updates on winter weather preparedness, East Bank development coordination, airport service improvements, and updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and RTA-related facility projects. Additionally, the Board recognized staff transitions and new leadership appointments.

The board discussed informational items including monthly financial reports, operating statistics, and a list of upcoming procurement projects. Committee reports covered the proposed memorandum of understanding with the Metro Nashville Police Department for a transit policing unit and updates on the Murfreesboro Pike Headway Management Smart Grant project. The CEO provided reports on agency initiatives such as fuel hedging, the Nolensville Pike corridor project, the FTA Triennial Review, and progress on various regional transportation projects.