REACH - Rural Transit Solutions for Blue Oval City

National Science Foundation (NSF) Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC)

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Upcoming Events

Second Workshop

November 18, 2024

University Center Room 340

499 University St, Memphis, TN, 38152

Workshop Agenda

  • Introduction: Mayors Speech:15 minutes​
  • Session 1: Uniqueness of Blue Oval City to Other Existing 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.

Past Events

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.
Workshop Session 1 Stakeholder Discussion Presentation Slide