Mayor O'Connell unveils his transportation plan

Mayor Freddie O'Connell meets with media after unveiling his transportation improvement plan last week. Photo: Nate Rau/Axios Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell's plan to overhaul the city's transportation network seeks to dramatically expand bus service, add miles of new sidewalks, shorten commutes and bolster safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Why it matters: The plan, which O'Connell calls Choose How You Move, is his solution to an issue that has vexed generations of city leaders. • It will require a sales tax increase that is likely to appear on the November ballot....