On October 25 & 26, more than 220 regional leaders took part in the regional transit symposium focused on state and national transportation policies and programs; the economic ROI and financial common-sense of reigning in suburban sprawl; and how transit can make communities more prosperous, healthy, and livable.
Cumberland Region Tomorrow, through affiliation with Smart Growth America and the Surdna Foundation, launched the Tennessee Regions’ Roundtable in June of 2011 to build upon successful local sustainability efforts and to promote further collaboration across Tennessee's major regions in conjunction with state and federal advisors.
Transit Alliance Facilitates E-W Connector BRT Public Outreach
The Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee will be a close partner with the regional partners, the Nashville MTA, Mayor Karl Dean, the Greater Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Vanderbilt University, the Downtown Partnership and a host of other organizations, businesses and institutions as design and ultimate construction of this important new transportation option takes place.
