Nashville public schools will now have extended transit services, funded by Choose How You Move, provided by WeGo.
New WeGo Public Transit Service to Improve Commutes for McGavock and Glencliff High School Students
Starting from the 2025/26 school year, the WeGo Public Transit service is set to introduce dedicated bus routes that will serve McGavock and Glencliff High Schools, aiming to enhance student and staff commutes.
The new routes, named Route 6 for McGavock and Route 52 for Glencliff, will operate twice daily during school days. This addition will provide safer and more convenient transit options, as the buses will drop students and staff off directly at the campuses.
The funding for this service comes from the Choose How You Move program, an initiative that aims to make public transportation more accessible and practical for Nashville residents. The program has already built on existing partnerships, such as the StrIDe program, which allows students and staff to ride WeGo buses for free. Last year, the StrIDe program provided over 700,000 rides, including 16,446 for MNPS staff.
The impact on students and staff is expected to be significant. For instance, some McGavock students previously had to walk a longer, less safe route from previous bus stops. The new direct stop will shorten this journey, making transit more viable and reliable.
City leadership hopes this service will address transit gaps and better accommodate student ridership demand on these routes. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell stated that the new service will make it easier for high school students to get to their classes.
The partnership between WeGo and Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is called the StrIDe program. Sabrina Sussman, the Chief Program Officer of Choose How You Move, stated that students will be able to take transit straight to their first class of the day.
MNPS Superintendent Adrienne Battle expressed gratitude towards WeGo and Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell for prioritizing transportation access for MNPS students. She believes that this new service will remove barriers and expand access to MNPS, contributing to safer, more efficient travel within the school system.
More improvements are expected for students and staff in future years through the Choose How You Move program. This targeted funding and expanded service should enhance access to education for students relying on public transit while also supporting school staff.
- The new transit service, funded by the Choose How You Move program, will not only improve student commutes but also expand access to education for those relying on public transportation, serving as a significant evolution in the transportation industry.
- As part of the partnership between WeGo and Metro Nashville Public Schools, students and staff will be able to use direct bus routes, such as Route 6 for McGavock and Route 52 for Glencliff, which are reminiscent of rail lines in terms of their dedicated service, affecting the transportation and finance sectors.
- The StrIDe program, a collaboration between WeGo and MNPS, aims to make public transportation more accessible, not only for students but also for staff, bridging the gap between the Management and Finance sectors by making transportation a more practical and convenient choice for the residents of Nashville.
