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Mayor names Ryan Lynch as Nashville Department of Transportation director
Summary
Ryan Lynch introduced himself after being announced as NDOT director and pledged to prioritize safety, multimodal choice and serving historically underserved communities.
Mayor O'Connell introduced Ryan Lynch as the new director of the Nashville Department of Transportation. Lynch, who the mayor described as having a track record of delivering large-scale transportation projects, said he was honored by the appointment: "It's really the honor of my lifetime to assume leadership at this important agency."
Lynch framed his priorities as advancing the mayor's vision of a safe, multimodal transportation system "that works for everyone," emphasizing public safety, improved transit reliability and equity for historically underserved communities. He also noted interest in engineering and operational tools, including strategic designs and emerging technology such as smart signaling, to address congestion and accessibility.
