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Some speakers say the tunnel could ease congestion but urge safeguards
Summary
A handful of speakers, including a pastor who has worked in Nashville neighborhoods for decades, said the project could reduce traffic congestion but should be pursued carefully with protections for communities and clear benefits for residents.
Not all commenters opposed the staging-area lease. Pastor Frank Stevenson, who said he has worked in Nashville for 30 years, told the committee he supported exploring opportunities that could "reduce the number of cars and create better Nashville for my three grandchildren," while urging that planning be inclusive and cautious.
"I supported Mayor Brawley's transit referendum... I hope that we can learn to love intentionally. If we disagree, we do so without disconnecting," Stevenson said, framing his remarks around improving quality of life while asking that community impacts be examined. Other speakers who identified as pro-transit or pro-innovation emphasized that any effort should produce accessible, low-emission options rather than a privatized service serving only wealthier users.
