Public transit has taken a back seat in Memphis for far too long. With Memphis 3.0 promising to build up and not out, now is the time for serious investment in Memphis transit. Memphis institutions need to make policies that promote bus use and become advocates for the Memphis 3.0 Transit Vision. It is time […]
Memphis 3.0: Build up, not out to nurture, sustain city’s growth
IN OUR THIRD CENTURY, MEMPHIS WILL BUILD UP, NOT OUT. Memphis will be a city that anchors growth on strengths of the core and neighborhoods; a city of greater connectivity and access; a city of opportunity for all. — Memphis 3.0 After two years, nearly 200 public meetings and events, and engagement of over 15,000 residents, the […]
Bus Lanes Planned For Bus Rapid Transit Route
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) – After years of discussion, it appears Memphis is close to getting its very first Bus Rapid Transit system. If approved, a dedicated lane for the BRT system will run from downtown to the University of Memphis area. Imagine a downtown bus service that comes by every three to four minutes. It’s […]
City tasked with selling a better plan for MATA at $30M per year
Memphis is poised to adopt a transit plan that promises a big economic splash, but first supporters must sell the general public on a $30 million annual price tag before any transformation occurs. “Everyone in Memphis has an interest in a good, effective transit system,” said Mayor Jim Strickland, already in promotion mode, “even if you […]
Memphis Transit
Suzanne Carlson, transportation and mobility project manager for Innovate Memphis; Glenn Gadbois, program manager for MMDC; and Scudder Wagg, senior associate for Jarrett Walker + Associates discuss the beginnings of a new vision for transportation in Memphis with Bill Dries, senior reporter for the Memphis Daily News and host Eric Barnes. Click here to watch […]
New Transit Network Would Increase Frequency, Maintain Coverage
The draft of a restructured Memphis bus system with shorter wait times for riders was presented to the Memphis City Council Tuesday. The plan to revamp the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s (MATA) system is a part of the larger 20-year Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan. Scudder Wagg, a consultant with Jarrett Walker + Associates, the Portland-based […]
