We have some news. Proposed Fare & Service Changes Here's the deal: you may have already heard that Metro Nashville has opted to keep our budget flat for the third year in a row. That may not seem like a big deal, but because operational costs are increasing – so we actually need around $9 million additional dollars to continue providing the same level of bus service that we do currently.



That means changes.



We know this will be a complicated, confusing, and likely an emotional process. We know some of the proposals you’ll see in the coming weeks will create hardships for some of your neighbors. But we’re here to walk you through everything.



For more info, check out our press release or WPLN's story on the changes. Some bus routes will be: Eliminated;

Combined with nearby routes;

Ran at different times;

Given a different amount of stops. Changes coming to fares and passes include: Prices for fares and passes will increase.

Pennies will no longer be accepted on buses.

Change cards will not be given out. We will also begin to discuss future fare structure and policy changes, but those won't go into effect until many, many months from now.

We know this isn’t very specific yet. It will be, but until the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of Directors reviews the proposed changes in three weeks, we don’t know much either.



We do have some proposals you can start to look over. You can view the Board document that outlines those here: bit.ly/2WPHtZz. Check out pages 16 through 26.



We know you now have a lot of questions. When is the board meeting? When will I have a chance to voice my opinion about this? When will I see these changes adopted?



So, here's a timeline that will answer a lot of those. First Nashville MTA Board Meeting This is where WeGo staff will first present all proposals. The Board will then decide which potential solutions they want public opinion on. What they approve is what they'll want public comment on. Distribution of Educational Material

There's going to be a lot to process, so we're going to break it down as simply as we can in as many ways as possible. Be on the lookout for videos, information packets, and big signs.



Facebook Live InfoSessions

This is a chance to ask questions before public meetings. We're bringing in our route planners to explain the details over lunch. So, get your brown bag and ask away. If you can't be present, we'll take questions beforehand. We'll have three of these. Public Meetings

We're hosting public meetings to gather input from areas we expect will be most strongly affected by service changes. For more info on the meetings, visit our website:



Public Hearing

We'll be posted out at Central ALL day taking comments. If you can't make it to any of the public sessions, we'll also be recording all comments from phone calls, emails, and social media. WeGo staff will also be onboard buses to take comments from riders. Second Nashville MTA Board Meeting This is when changes will be finalized. We'll publish information during and directly following the meeting so riders can know what to expect as soon as possible. Changes Implemented The changes to fares and changes to service will likely happen on different dates. Fares is most likely to happen first. We'll update you as soon as we have exact dates. We'll also have plenty of maps ready to help you navigate the changes.