NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Mayor Freddie O’Connell is moving forward with his transportation improvement program.
O’Connell and company filed an ordinance on Friday with Metro Council, allowing them to recommend the “Choose How Your Move” ordinance to be included on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Upon approval, the Davidson County Election Commission will vote on whether to call the countywide referendum election, O’Connell’s office explained on Friday.
“Nashvillians told us in the Imagine Nashville survey that their top vision was for a more connected city, and today we take another step toward that goal,” O’Connell said. “I appreciate the council’s consideration of this program and look forward to voters choosing the transportation future they’d like to see.”
Below is a look at the key components of O’Connell’s transportation overhaul:
· 86 miles of new and improved sidewalk
· Nearly 600 smart signalized intersections that can read traffic and improve flow
· 24/7/365 bus service with more frequency, plus new crosstown and express routes
· Funding for safer, complete streets and 12 community transit centers
· Added security for WeGo, so security grows as the system grows
“We have prepared ballot language for council’s review, and I believe this language clearly and concisely describes the potential of the Choose How You Move program to alter our transportation future,” the mayor said.
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