Actions you can take right now:

Don’t worry. It doesn’t have to be an Oscar-winning moment. Just be clear on why YOU support transit.

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• Talk to your local elected officials.​

  • Email/call your councilmember plus the five at-large councilmembers

  • Attend a council meeting (tune in at 6:30 PM every second and fourth Tuesday night live stream to Facebook via Metro Nashville Network) to give public comment

    • Give your name and address. Then you have 2 minutes to say you are for or against the bill being discussed and why.

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• Tell your own story.

  • share important transit news and updates on social media– be sure to note why you support transit and transit investments and #Transitisessential #FundTransit.

  • Note, many elected officials are very active on social media like Twitter. Local council members tend to be very responsive.

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• Submit a letter to the editor.​​

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• Host a neighborhood meeting to discuss transit and transportation concerns.

  • Invite a community organization like the Transit Alliance or other community organizations to attend. These organizations can offer support, speak to guests about what’s happening currently, and even answer questions.

  • Get participants to sign a letter supporting transit funding and/or send a letter to their councilmember and other elected representatives.

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• Submit an op-ed for the local newspaper. Explain the importance of the transit system from your perspective or give ideas on ways to improve existing services and why.

  • Bonus: if it’s published, share it with other elected officials: your council members, mayor, state legislators, and member of Congress (house and senate).

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• Speak with local reporters about transit funding and illustrate the impacts of those cuts for riders and your community.