General Services supports expanded mobility and greener transportation options.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EV) are the future of low-carbon, multimodal transportation in Nashville. Whether car, truck, bike, scooter, or bus, electric vehicles are a growing part of the way Nashville moves.
Metro Nashville and Davidson County has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions – both at the municipal and community levels – by 80% by 2050. The transportation sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gases in Nashville and EVs are an important part of the solution towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
General Services’ Office of Fleet Management manages a consolidated city fleet of about 4,000 vehicles. The city is committed to electrifying non-emergency Metro vehicles by 2050. Since 2022, EVs have gradually been replacing internal combustion vehicles in the fleet. Currently, there are 95 electric vehicles and 55 hybrid vehicles in the fleet, contributing to lower emissions and cleaner air.
General Services’ shared vehicle program makes electric vehicles available to qualified employees to be used for Metro business during business hours. This fleet of 11 helps reduce Metro’s greenhouse gas emissions. Here is a video on how to use these shared vehicles.
General Services manages over 110 electric vehicle charging ports across 27 locations. The majority of these charging stations are available for public use free of charge. Find them on this Metro Nashville Electric Vehicle Charging Station Map. Nashville was recognized in 2020 as “the city with the strongest infrastructure in the East-South Central Division”!
"Charged up" to learn more? Find out more about EVs with Drive Electric TN's "Electric Vehicle 101" article. Learn about EV charging infrastructure, too. You can even discover where the EV transition in Tennessee stands. And remember: how you drive is nearly as important as what you drive. Check out these eco-driving tips from the U.S. EPA.
Active and Alternative Transit
General Services supports active and alternative transit, too. The Department installs and maintains bike racks and covered bike parking, as appropriate, at its LEED facilities. All Metro General Government employees have access to a WeGo Ride pass, which grants the users free WeGo bus trips.
On November 5, 2024, residents of Nashville voted to create a dedicated funding source for transportation and mobility projects included in the transportation improvement program. The program is also known as "Choose How You Move: An All-Access Pass to Sidewalks, Signals, Service, and Safety".
Choose How You Move will construct 86 miles of sidewalks, upgrade traffic signals at 592 intersections, provide 24/7/365 transit service, improve safety for all users, and more.