Upcoming Events
Building Smarter Mobility Together: Academic-Industry-Transit Collaboration for Path-TN
Path-TN Technical Planning Workshop
Thursday, July 18, 2025
Vanderbilt University, Featheringill Hall (FGH) 132
Nashville, TN
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Parking: 25th Avenue Garage (35 spots labeled for TNGO Workshop)
Workshop Agenda
| Schedule | Sessions |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration & Light Refreshments |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Opening Session: Welcome & Context Setting |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Session 1: OEM and Transit Perspectives on Mobility |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Working Lunch with posters and demonstrations |
| 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Session 2: Tools, Data, and Planning Landscape |
| 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Session 3: Designing the Path Forward |
| 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Session: Commitments and Next Steps |
Past Events
Second Workshop – Completed
November 18, 2024
University Center Room 340
499 University St, Memphis, TN 38152
Workshop Highlights
- Introduction: Mayor’s Speech – 15 minutes
- Session 1: Uniqueness of Blue Oval City vs. Other Industrial Hubs
- Session 2: Transit Demand Analysis for Blue Oval City
- Session 3: Blue Oval City Transit System Design
- Session 4: Funding Strategy & Sustainability Discussion
First Workshop – Completed
We hosted our first workshop on September 30, 2024, covering transit challenges, potential solutions, and funding strategies. The event was highly collaborative, bringing together stakeholders from different sectors.
Workshop Highlights
- Introduction: Overview of Blue Oval City and the project's objectives.
- Session 1: Understanding Transit Demand - analysis of workforce needs and regional challenges.
- Session 2: Leveraging Existing Technologies - exploring traditional and innovative transit solutions.
- Session 3: Funding Strategies - examining cost and potential funding sources.
