@TheTransitLady

Transit nerd - cyclist - pedestrian - views are my own

 Nashville, TN
Joined January 2014
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Nashvillians overwhelmingly approved dedicated transit funding last night. Thank you for your leadership Mayor @freddieoconnell! Now let's get to work! #choosehowyoumove #transit #localfunding #federalfunding #nashville
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Amanda Vandegrift retweeted
WeGo Public Transit
@WeGoTransitMar 6
One opportunity can shape a career. 🙌 In our Driven by Her series, Amanda W. Vandegrift, Chief Financial Officer at WeGo, reflects on how an early internship helped shape her journey. 🎥 Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/pD1TF07OAiQ #DrivenByHer #WomenInTransit #WeGoTransit
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My pumpkin 🎃 had to be a bus 🚌 this year! #transit #bus #chym #choosehowyoumove #HappyHalloween
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T.J. Doyle@CommsTeej29 Oct 2024
Opinion: Nashville bus ridership is up. Dedicated funding could make transit even better tennessean.com/story/opinion… via @tennessean

Opinion: Nashville bus ridership is up. Dedicated funding could make transit even better

WeGo has initiated new pricing and soon riders will be able to pay with a credit card. Nashville bus ridership is up 6% post-pandemic.

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Amanda Vandegrift retweeted
Tennessean@Tennessean29 Oct 2024
Opinion: Nashville bus ridership is up. Dedicated funding could make transit even better tennessean.com/story/opinion…

Opinion: Nashville bus ridership is up. Dedicated funding could make transit even better

WeGo has initiated new pricing and soon riders will be able to pay with a credit card. Nashville bus ridership is up 6% post-pandemic.

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My Op-Ed was published in the @Tennessean today! I'm so excited to be part of the @WeGoTransit team during this pivotal moment for transportation in Nashville. #transit #funding #dedicatedfunding #federalfunding #nashville tennessean.com/story/opinion…

Opinion: Nashville bus ridership is up. Dedicated funding could make transit even better

WeGo has initiated new pricing and soon riders will be able to pay with a credit card. Nashville bus ridership is up 6% post-pandemic.

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$50B in transit ballot measures riding on November election smartcitiesdive.com/news/50b… via @smartcitiesdive

$50B in transit ballot measures riding on November election

Support for voter-approved transit funding has been strong. Transit agencies and advocates shared their stories at a recent American Public Transportation Association conference.

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I’m hearing reports that the Cumberland River is experiencing low tide.
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Table of Experts: A conversation with WeGo - Nashville Business Journal bizjournals.com/nashville/ne… via @nashvillebiz

Table of Experts: A conversation with WeGo

Alternative transit options present a hopeful solution to the city’s growing traffic congestion. WeGo Transit recently brought on two new leaders who are ready to collaborate with stakeholders to...

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Amanda Vandegrift retweeted
Mayor Rob Harrington
@CLTMayor4 Sep 2024
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WeGo Public Transit
@WeGoTransit29 Aug 2024
The Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center is now open! Thank you to all who came out to the ribbon cutting.
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Amanda Vandegrift retweeted
Transit Talent@TransitTalent9 Aug 2024
WeGo Public Transit in Nashville, Tennessee, is recruiting for a Director of Major Projects. Learn more about this opportunity at transittalent.com/job-direct…
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#PeopleOnTheMove: @WeGoTransit has appointed Debbie Frank as deputy CEO of growth and development and Amanda Vandergrift as deputy CEO of finance and administration. masstransitmag.com/managemen…

WeGo appoints two to deputy CEO positions

WeGo has appointed Debbie Frank as deputy CEO of growth and development and Amanda Vandergrift as deputy CEO of finance and administration.

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Have a great support network, always take care of yourself first, and stay off of Nextdoor. Just a few of the great takeaways from yesterday's @WTS_Org Annual Conference panel, Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone. Thank you for joining us! #wtsac2023 #careeradvice @winnerspath
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Have you ever looked at a job description and decided not to apply because you did not meet the requirements? I'm so thrilled to be moderating this week's @WTS_Org panel on how to step outside of your comfort zone and into major leadership roles. #WeAreWTS #WTSAC2023 @winnerspath
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Amanda Vandegrift retweeted
VIA Metro Transit
@VIA_Transit4 May 2023
It's a galactic celebration at VIA. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #RideVIA #TBT
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I'm speaking at #WTSAC2023! Join me and @WTS_Org from May 10-12 in my hometown of Atlanta, GA. Register now: wtsannualconference.org #WTSAC2023 #WeAreWTS
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We announced funding through the Thriving Communities program to help 64 communities access infrastructure opportunities. Investments include technical assistance for tasks like application prep, community engagement, workforce development & more. transportation.gov/grants/th…

Thriving Communities Program

Funded with $25 million through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 and an additional $25 million through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s...

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Charlotte has built road infrastructure that 21,600 Charlotte households cannot use, said Deputy Transportation Director Ed McKinney. charlotteobserver.com/news/p…
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