Mayor issues statement on $10M transit grant

NASHVILLE, TN — As part of the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the Federal Transit Administration announced a $10 million grant for Nashville that will allow the city to make improvements at Donelson Station. The improvements could include an expanded rail platform, a park and ride lot, and a transit center. The funds come from the 2024 Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program.Mayor Freddie O’Connell shared the following on the award:“On the heels of cutting the ribbon at the new Donelson library, this $10 million grant gives us an opportunity to reinvent Donelson Station to make it an even better asset for the community. That will help us improve everyone’s ability to get to and from Donelson with convenient transportation options. We know improving transit is popular. In the recent Imagine Nashville survey, 89 percent of Nashvillians agreed that investing in city-wide public transportation is a priority for our city, and according to a recent Vanderbilt poll, 84 percent support putting a transit referendum on the ballot. That includes 92 percent of Democrats and 70 percent of Republicans. I’m grateful to the Biden administration for continuing their investment in American cities. If we pass our transportation improvement program in November,...