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2. Purpose and Need
What is the Purpose for the Proposed Action?
Rapid development is taking place in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, TN where currently very few
transportation alternatives exist. The development of a multimodal transportation network will provide
transportation options for employers, employees, residents, students, and visitors to get to and from work,
shopping, recreation, and other activities. The Cool Springs Multimodal Transportation Network Study
identifies short-term, medium-term, and long-term activities related to developing a sustainable set of
transportation options for this high growth area. This includes bus alternatives such as fixed route, express
bus, demand response, flexible routes, and circulators; rail transit; park and ride, pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure; ridesharing alternatives including vanpools, carpools, taxis, and transportation network
companies such as Uber and Lyft; and physical infrastructure modifications to accommodate the safe movement
of transit riders, pedestrians, bicyclists.
Projects Proposed and/or Under Construction in Cool Springs Area
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