Vanderbilt University Medical Center Celebrates Fifteen Years of Vanpooling Success

Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees have benefitted from VanStar Rideshare for more than 15 years. Lisa McMahan, the rideshare coordinator for Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees, has participated with TMA Group’s VanStar ridesharing program for all of those 15 years.  She rides five days a week from Spring Hill in one of the twelve VanStar rideshare groups that transport Vanderbilt employees from throughout Middle Tennessee to Vanderbilt and VA campuses.  Lisa says she has personally “saved thousands of dollars” in gas, car maintenance, and parking fees.  

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Mayors Recognized by Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee

Mayors Rogers Anderson and Dr. Ken Moore were recognized by Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee with the Legacy for Regional Leadership award for their decades of service to Williamson County and the City of Franklin, as well as their leadership for transit and Mobility.  Rogers Anderson is the longest serving county mayor in Williamson County and has served on the board of TMA Group (need info).  He has announced his retirement at the end of his current term.  Dr. Ken Moore is the 31^st Mayor of Franklin.  He has been a strong advocate for transportation serving on the boards of the Greater Nashville Regional Council, Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee and the TMA Group.

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Regional TDM Partnerships: Connecting Employers Beyond Fixed-Route Transit

While TMA Group fully manages and operates Franklin Transit, our Transportation Demand Management expertise extends across Middle Tennessee through strategic partnerships with Murfreesboro Transit, Clarksville Transit, and Upper Cumberland Transit (Go UC). We work with transit systems AND large employers to create customized solutions where fixed-route service falls short. Is your organization outside the reach of fixed-route transit? TMA Group creates solutions that connect your workforce—wherever they live and work.



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VanStar Fleet Additions: New Mini-Vans & SUVs for Smaller Groups

TMA COO Stanton Higgs introduced new 4-6 passenger vehicles at the TDM Summit last fall. The new mini-vans and SUVs accommodate smaller 4-6 passenger rideshare groups. The new vehicles are in demand for office commuter groups.

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Social Media Influencers Takes a Ride with VanStar

Last fall the popular @XPLR.Nash and @emilyunscripted social sites joined our VanStar team to show commuters how they can save money, de-stress and improve their daily commute.  

The influencers helped showcase the popular rideshare option, its benefits and the new vehicles now available to younger professionals and tech-forward employers.

Social media campaigns are a new way to inform younger riders who are more open to alternative methods of commuting.



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Free Lunchtime Shuttle now in Franklin

Franklin Transit, operated by the TMA Group, recently launched a new Lunchtime Shuttle connecting Downtown Franklin and The Factory, Monday through Friday, 11:30 am – 2 pm.  The free service is all about enhancing access.  Whether you work downtown, are visiting for the day, or live nearby, the new service makes lunchtime travel simpler and more sustainable—especially as parking becomes more limited.  In addition to the Lunchtime Shuttle, the holiday Hop & Shop, a free Saturday shuttle helped move shoppers from Downtown to The Factory.  Hop & Shop recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

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