Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Accessibility
• Sustainability
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Utilized electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel-fueled buses.
• Incorporated bus charging stations at transit centers to reduce vehicle mileage and promote sustainability.

Social Achievements

• Developed guidelines to ensure accessibility for riders regardless of age or disability.
• Collaborated with various stakeholders (Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson County, WalkBike Nashville, TDOT, Nashville Area MPO) in developing design guidelines.
• Improved rider experience by incorporating amenities such as shelters, benches, and real-time arrival displays.

Governance Achievements

• WeGo is governed by a five-member Board of Directors that holds monthly public meetings.
• Adherence to federal, state, and local requirements in the design of its stops.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Limited investment resources requiring cost-effective design of transit facilities.
• Balancing the need for efficient bus stop spacing with minimizing walking distance for passengers.
• Managing conflicts between buses, cyclists, and pedestrians at bus stops.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed guidelines to maximize the impact and cost-effectiveness of investments in passenger amenities.
• Developed general spacing standards based on service type and land use.
• Implemented various stop configurations (curbside, bulb, pull-out, boarding island) to address site-specific conditions and mitigate conflicts.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ADA