The results are in, and the proposed $8.9 Billion transit plan has been voted down by Nashvillians today.
According to FOX 17, the transit plan, which would add 30 miles of light rail, a two-mile underground tunnel downtown and expanded bus services. The plan’s cost requires an increase in the sales tax along with higher hotel-motel, rental car, Metro business and excise taxes.
Early voting numbers show #Nashville #DavidsonCo voters are against Metro transit plan. Stay with @FOXNashville for full transit referendum and election results at 9pm: https://t.co/HAVHdhA45z pic.twitter.com/nWV1nITlLG
— Samantha Singer (@SamanthaWZTV) May 2, 2018