MTA reports progress on capital projects, new scheduling system and transit ambassador program

Oct 23, 2026

Staff briefed the board on procurement for a new access/paratransit scheduling system, design work for a new operations facility and Antioch transit center, a proposed transit ambassador program, and a Murfreesboro park-and-ride grand opening.

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During the meeting, staff member Steve Bland reported the agency is evaluating proposals for two major capital projects: site selection, environmental review and preliminary design for a new bus operations and maintenance facility, and design proposals for an Antioch Transit Center. Bland said the agency expects to bring a contract recommendation in December for at least one of those projects.

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