Transit Equity for Memphis
By Jackson McNeil, Transportation & Mobility Director Transit Equity Day is a national day of action to commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks by declaring that public transit is a civil right. In Memphis, Innovate Memphis has participated in an annual event on February 4th with other transit advocates and organizations to honor Rosa Parks […]
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How transportation can influence health outcomes
A report from the American Hospital Association suggested that close to 4 million Americans delay or do not receive the medical attention they need due to transportation barriers every year – a figure likely worsened by pandemic-associated economic hardship and isolation. In some ways, this seems obvious. If you don’t have a car – or […]
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What Rides to Wellness Means for Memphis
Memphians often take for granted our ability to navigate around such a car-dependent metropolis, enabling us to get to what and where we need – weather permitting, at least. Easy access to transportation, which for most of us means the family car, is what allows us to connect with friends and family, go shopping, and […]
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901RideChoice 1 Year of Service
April 17, 2020 | The Spark The theme of The SPARK April 2020 is “Travel and Transportation.” Jeremy C. Park interviews Justin Entzminger and Courtney McNeal of 901RideChoice, a free phone service for older adults and people living with disabilities who need local, reliable transportation options to get to their destinations.
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Local Stakeholders Convene for Complete Streets
Smart Growth America | October 29, 2019 Article Link: Local Stakeholders Convene for Complete Streets A a roundtable hosted by U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (TN-9) in Memphis, TN last week about creating safer streets was almost prescient. Unlike some members of Congress who are still victim blaming (ehm, Rep. John Garamendi [CA-3]), Rep. Cohen is […]
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A high-quality transit system will propel Shelby County to great heights
Link: Shelby County Deserves Great Transit Opinion Article The Commercial Appeal | October 4, 2019 Sylvia Crum and Erik Henneghan of the Mayor’s Young Professionals Council express the importance of transportation for Shelby County. Our ability to improve public transit will determine how well our county can fully achieve ambitious goals for the future – […]
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Commute Challenge
June 8, 2019 | High Ground News Article: Medical District steps up to Commute Challenge and shared mobility May marks the third annual Commute Challenge by Commute Options, an Innovate Memphis transportation demand management program. This annual month-long initiative aims to encourage Memphians across the metro area to ditch ride-alone commutes in favor of biking, […]
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Innovate Memphis on CityCURRENT
Podcast Link: Innovate Memphis Justin Entzminger and Susan Dalton join Jeremy Parks on this episode of cityCurrent Radio Show to discuss the newest program for mobility management: 901RideChoice. The conversation shares insight into how the organization works and has developed over time, and reviews details of the program.
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901RideChoice Program Helps Callers Find Medical Transportation
Article Link: Feature Story: Program Helps Callers Find Medical Transportation Innovate Memphis is leading a new program, 901RideChoice, to improve transportation access for older adults and people living with a disability. This is one of many initiatives Innovate Memphis has developed within their Transportation and Emergency Medical Services work. Learn more about the program in […]
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Commute Options Commute Challenge for National Bike to Work Day
May 17, 2019 | GOODWorks For the entire month of May, Commute Options, an Innovate Memphis program initiative, is challenging Memphians to shift gears from riding alone, to instead carpooling, using public transit, walking, biking, or scooting to and from work instead. Participants in the Commute Challenge 2019 sign-up for the free challenge, track their […]
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Smart City Initiative Seeks to Improve Public Problems
Smart City initiative seeks to improve public problems with technology March 21, 2019 | High Ground News Making Memphis a smart city is a top priority for the City of Memphis, and through its information services team and Innovate Memphis, the city has been seeking civic-minded and smart city technology-based startups to develop creative solutions […]
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Innovate Memphis pushes to revamp Memphis bus system from the ground up
Innovate Memphis pushes to revamp Memphis bus system from the ground up October 3, 2018. High Ground News
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Shared Mobility
Behind the Headlines: Shared Mobility July 6, 2018 | WKNO In their first month, Explore Bike Share and scooter trips exceeded 32,000 trips. In this episode of Behind The Headlines, city leaders address the vision and approach for emerging shared mobility options in Memphis and how intentional deployment, collaboration, and innovation is setting us apart.
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The Lessons of Bird Electric Scooters
The Lessons of Bird Electric Scooters June 19, 2018 | Smart City Memphis Innovate Memphis helped lay the research for a comprehensive shared mobility framework, with the forethought of these emerging mobility options. In this article, Councilman Kemp Conrad shares his views on the initial lessons of adopting and adapting to innovate a model for […]
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Bird scooters offer Memphians an option in shared-mobility society
Bird scooters offer Memphians an option in shared-mobility society | Opinion June 16, 2018 | The Commercial Appeal
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After quick stay in Nashville, Bird scooters flock to Memphis
After quick stay in Nashville, Bird scooters flock to Memphis June 14, 2018. Memphis Business Journal Innovate Memphis helped to develop a Shared Use Mobility Ordinance to support council members in developing this opportunity for mobility options. “Memphis is an innovative city that recognizes the importance of an equitable, affordable and reliable transit system,” said […]
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Cover story: How an underfunded, inadequate transit system undermines Memphis’ workforce and economy
Cover story: How an underfunded, inadequate transit system undermines Memphis’ workforce and economy June 12, 2018. Memphis Business Journal “Every community of this size should have a viable transportation system, and we really don’t have it,” Luttrell said. One contributing factor leaders cited: the lack of density in the city’s core due to years of […]
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New Plans Would Change Memphis Medical District
New Plans Would Change Memphis Medical District April 17, 2018. Memphis Daily News
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Behind The Headlines: New Vision for Memphis Transportation
BTH: New Vision for Memphis Transportation April 2017, 2018. WKNO FM Video interview with Suzanne Carlson, Glenn Gadbois and Scudder Wagg
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Redesigned bus system brings Memphians closer to work
Redesigned bus system brings Memphians closer to work April 10. 2018. Memphis Business Journals
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Memphis 3.0 looks to citizens’ input on shaping city’s transit system
Memphis 3.0 looks to citizens’ input on shaping city’s transit system January 17, 2018. High Ground News “There’s a lot of discussion about how the system used to be, and we try to tell the public that the city was smaller at that time too. The transit vision gives us an opportunity to determine what […]
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