Verdict: Kept
Deliver dedicated transportation funding for Nashville through a public referendum, including bus rapid transit, transit centers, and sidewalks.
Freddie O'ConnellMayor, Nashville·September 1, 2023
Source: Campaign platform [link]
TransitMeasurable
What was promised
Metric: Referendum passage, funding secured
Target: Voter-approved transit plan
Deadline: November 2024
What actually happened
Result: $3.1B plan approved by voters in November 2024
O'Connell unveiled the 'Choose How You Move' transit plan in April 2024 and placed it on the November 2024 ballot. Nashville voters approved the $3.1 billion plan, which includes 12 transit centers, 17 park-and-ride facilities, bus rapid transit lines, and hundreds of miles of new sidewalks. This is the largest transportation investment in Nashville history.
Data sources: Nashville Banner, Axios Nashville, WSMV, Nashville Scene
Verdict: Kept
This promise was fully delivered based on the available evidence. The target was met or exceeded.