Nashville Mayor unveils draft concept maps outlining key transportation improvements 

NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Freddie O’Connell is releasing updated concept maps giving Nashvillians a new look at how dedicated transportation funding could transform the way people move around the city. The maps build from concepts released at the Technical Advisory Committee meeting on March 6 which show the potential impact of investment in several key areas of focus as the mayor continues to gather input from the public, Metro Council, and advisory committees for a transportation plan.   The maps include details on how the city could improve:& • Bus Rapid Transit on the busiest roads& • Frequent Service Network  • Sidewalks  • Smart traffic signals  • Expanded local public transit service& • New and express transit routes& “Our team presented to the committee a series of concept maps that show the extent of progress we hope to make around several priorities: sidewalks, expanded bus service, smart traffic signals, and investment in modern infrastructure that makes our city safer no matter how you choose to move around,” said Mayor Freddie O’Connell. “We’re continuing to engage with the public, Metro Council members, and the two committees as well as engaging with the 70 transportation plans that Metro has done over the past...