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ZipCar
Zipcars are rental cars available at various locations on campus to members of the Zipcar program. Members can reserve cars minutes or months in advance, and gas, parking, and insurance are included in hourly and daily rates. Zipcars are available for use at Vanderbilt. Individual annual memberships for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are available for $35; departmental memberships are available at no cost. Any community member who is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University can receive membership for an annual fee of $50 and a one-time application fee of $25.
Enterprise CarShare
Enterprise CarShare, formerly known as WeCar, is a membership-based car sharing program for people who are looking for an alternative method of transportation that lowers the cost and reduces the hassles of traditional transportation. Cars are available by the hour or by the day. Gas, insurance and 200 free miles are included with every reservation. All Vanderbilt employees, students, alumni and departments may apply for the Enterprise CarShare program.
MTA Free Ride to Work Program
Vanderbilt’s “Free Ride to Work” program fully subsidizes (100% discount) the cost for all Vanderbilt employees and graduate, professional, and medical students to ride the local mass transit buses to and from work each day. To ride for free, eligible individuals simply swipe their VU ID card as they board an MTA bus going to and from work, and Vanderbilt will be charged for the ride. View MTA’s route and schedule information.
Contact Info: 130 Nestor Street Nashville, TN 37210-2124 (615) 862-5969 customercomments@nashville.govMusic City Star Commuter Rail
Vanderbilt University provides up to a 60% discount for employees who wish to ride the commuter train, the Music City Star. Rail stops include Lebanon, Martha, Mount Juliet, Hermitage, and Donelson. A free shuttle bus service between the Nashville Riverfront Music City Star Terminal and Vanderbilt’s campus coincides with train arrivals and departures. Discounted tickets may be purchased at Wesley Place and East garages, HR Express locations in Medical Center North and the Children’s Hospital, or online from the Office of Traffic and Parking. View Music City Star Commuter Rail information.
Contact Info: Regional Transportation Authority 130 Nestor Street Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 862-8833 rta@nashville.govRideMatch/Carpool
Vanderbilt has invested in its own ride match software system, which facilitates the identification of potential carpool and vanpool partners in the Vanderbilt community (anyone with a Vanderbilt email address). This program matches people from similar general locations who wish to share a ride to Vanderbilt. View the RideMatch website.
Regional/Inter-City Bus Service
The Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Relax-and-Ride program and Vanderbilt Coach Service provide express bus route transportation between downtown Nashville and surrounding areas. Discount tickets (23%-38% depending on route) are available for all Vanderbilt employees, medical, graduate, and professional students, and medical center volunteers who would like to take advantage of regional/inter-city bus service. Tickets may be purchased at Wesley Place and East garages, HR Express locations in Medical Center North and the Children’s Hospital, or online from the Office of Traffic and Parking.
Contact Info: Regional Transportation Authority 130 Nestor Street Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 862-8833 rta@nashville.gov
Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee
The Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee is promotes public transportation in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. The corporation will work to galvanize community support for transit development, provide information on the benefits of transit, develop regional agreement on strategies for funding transit and advocate for dedicated funding for regional and local transit.
Contact Info: 511 Union Street, Suite 1850 Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 252-8740 info@thetransitalliance.orgNashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) leads in the development of the region’s long-range transportation plan and short-range transportation improvement program through a partnership among the U.S. DOT, Tennessee DOT, local elected leadership, local planning and public works directors, the business community, and citizens across the Nashville region.
Contact Info: 800 Second Avenue South PO Box 196300 Nashville, Tennessee 37219-6300 (615) 862-7204Transit Now Nashville
Transit Now Nashville aims to raise awareness of the benefits of regional mass transit options for the people living in the Nashville area.
Contact Info: info@transitnownashville.orgClean Air Partnership of Middle Tennessee
Clean Air Partnership of Middle Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on air quality in the eight-county area including Cheatham, Dickson, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties. CAP works to encourage lifestyle changes by promoting concepts like carpooling, mass transit, and regular car maintenance.
Contact Info: Clean Air Partnership PO Box 92256 Nashville, TN 37209 Melissa Stevens, Communications Director (615) 340-0383 melissa@cleanairpartnership.infoClear the Air Tennessee
Clear the Air Tennessee is a statewide program to improve air quality by changing our driving habits that is organized by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and funded through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ).
Tennessee Smart Commute
Tennessee Smart Commute serves as a clearing house for commuting choices. As we all work together to reduce congestion on our roadways, improve air quality, reduce transportation costs, and provide alternative transportation choices that create a better quality of life throughout our state, Tennessee Smart Commute is your information resource to make this happen.
Contact Info: TN.SmartCommute@tn.govNashville Cyclists
Nashville Cyclists is an organization for cyclists in the Nashville area. Check out their website for races, team information, and community activities.
Contact Info: (615) 310-3745Walk/Bike Nashville
Walk/Bike Nashville is working towards developing active transport, such as walking and biking, a more serious part of the Nashville community.
Contact Info:Bike Walk Tennessee
Bike Walk Tennessee promotes cycling and walking in Tennessee for the benefit of health, recreation, tourism and a cleaner environment for all by advocating for safety, facilities and increased government and public relations.
Contact Info: Bike Walk Tennessee 2807 White Oak Drive Nashville, TN 37215 BikewalkTN@gmail.comHarpeth Bicycle Club
The Harpeth Bicycle Club welcomes members at all levels of cycling with regular rides, social events, the annual Harpeth River Ride, and other useful information about cycling around Nashville, Franklin and Middle Tennessee.
Contact Info: Harpeth Bicycle Club PO Box 680802 Franklin, TN 37068-0802Cumberland Transit
Cumberland Transit is Nashville’s oldest and largest locally-owned outdoor adventure retailer. Whether biking or hiking, canoeing or kayaking, trail running or traveling, Cumberland Transit has you covered from head to toe with the best in outdoor gear, clothing and footwear.
Contact Info: 2807 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 321-4069 info@cumberlandtransit.comBike Pedlar
The Bike Pedlar operates two bike stores serving the Nashville/Middle Tennessee cycling community with a range of products and services for every rider – children, commuters, mountain-bikers road cyclists and serious racers.
Contact Info: Hermitage Store 5116 Old Hickory Boulevard Hermitage, TN 37076Halcyon Bike Shop
Halcyon Bike Shop is a worker owned and operated recycled and restored custom used bicycle shop in the 12 South District of Nashville. The shop is committed to serving Nashville with quality products and service at affordable prices.
Contact Info: 1118 Halcyon Avenue Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 730-9344Re{cycle}
Nashville B-cycle
Nashville B-cycle is an innovative new bike-share initiative, offering 190 durable urban bicycles to rent for short trips at 20 automated kiosks in the city.
Contact Info: 206 Capitol BoulevardNashville, TN 37219 (615) 625-2153 krawls@nashvilledowntown.com
Nashville GreenBikes
Nashville GreenBikes is a free and easy way to explore Nashville’s parks, greenways and city streets. Residents & visitors, with an ID or proof of address, can check out a GreenBike at any of their convenient locations.
Contact info: (615) 625-2153
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