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John Overton students urge WeGo connector to Edmondson Pike to boost school access
Summary
John Overton High School students asked Metro Council to extend WeGo Route 8 and add a connector to Route 52 with a stop at the school, arguing it would increase attendance, equity and reduce congestion; council members agreed to convene WeGo, MNPS and planning staff to assess the idea.
John Overton High School students presented a plan to extend WeGo service into the Edmondson Pike and Old Hickory corridors and add a stop at John Overton High School, saying the change would improve students’ ability to get to class and expand transit equity in South Nashville.
"Accessibility is a right, not a privilege," said the John Overton High School student presenters, who asked the council to consider a connector linking Route 8 with Route 52 and to place a WeGo stop at the school.
The students said Overton is one of four zoned MNPS high schools…
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