Please join the Nashville Connector, Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure, Tennessee Department of Transportation, GNRC, Vanderbilt University, Fairpointe Planning, Civic Design Center, Transit Alliance of Middle Tennesse, TMA Group, Vanstar, Commute with Enterprise for for the Third Annual Transportation Demand Management Summit at Nissan Stadium on Friday, October 10 from 8 am - 3 pm.

This is a day long summit to explore transportation demand management (TDM) in Nashville. It will be an exciting day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas. Attendees will hear from various departments and agencies about how to reduce traffic congestion through sustainable modes of transportation. 

This is an in-person event open to all. Attendees will enjoy free breakfast and lunch. Register to attend a session or two or stay for the whole day!

Enjoy free rides on e-scooters and e-bikes using Bird, Lime, and Spin devices. Use promo code TDMSUMMIT

Finish your breakfast and coffee as the Assocation for Commuter Transportation's SEACT President kicks off our summit along with messaging from the Nashville Connector and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure. 

• Tanisha Hall, ACT SEACT Chapter President & CEO of Fairpointe Planning
• Meghan Mathson, on behalf of Nashville Connector & Engagement Chair for ACT SEACT Chapter
• Diana Alarcon, Director of Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure

As cities across the U.S. grapple with rapid growth and evolving mobility needs, transit agencies are under pressure to scale quickly and equitably. This panel brings together leaders from IndyGo, WeGo Public Transit, the Nashville Department of Transportation, and the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee to explore how major investments—like transportation referendums—can be leveraged to not only expand service but also shift commuter behavior.

Panelists will discuss how Indianapolis navigated the post-referendum landscape to grow its transit system, engage the public, and implement Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies that boosted ridership. Nashville leaders will reflect on how these lessons can inform their own path forward, with a focus on building public trust, fostering partnerships, and using TDM programming to support sustainable growth.

• Steve Bland, CEO, WeGo Public Transit
• Jennifer Pryz, CEO, IndyGo (Indianapolis)
• Carrie Black, Chief Public Affairs Officer, IndyGo (Indianapolis)
• Diana Alarcon, Director, Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT)
• Jessica Dauphin, Moderator, President & CEO, Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee 

Whether you're a transportation professional, advocate, or policymaker, this session will offer practical insights into how cities can turn funding into meaningful mobility outcomes.

This featured session will bring together state and regional leaders to discuss how Transportation Demand Management strategies and policies are being applied across Tennessee. Panelists will address opportunities and challenges related to growth, mobility, and access, while highlighting case studies in airport access, freight, micromobility, and multimodal connectivity.

Regional transportation investments and partnerships are shaping the way people move in and around Middle Tennessee. This session will provide updates on major projects and services — including WeGo Public Transit initiatives, RTA commuter rail and express bus service, and regional access improvements — and explore how each connects to TDM strategies in both Nashville and the broader Tennessee landscape.

The Mayor’s Office will provide an update on Choose How You Move, Nashville’s initiative to encourage smarter, more sustainable travel choices. Attendees will hear about recent progress, current priorities, and upcoming projects designed to reduce congestion, expand mobility options, and support a more connected city.

• Michael Briggs, Deputy Chief Program Officer, Choose How You Move

Nashville’s rapid growth as a destination city has brought both opportunities and challenges in managing mobility during large-scale events. This panel will bring together leaders from the Titan's, NDOT, MNPD, WeGo Public Transit, and Fairpointe Planning to share how the city is implementing transportation demand management strategies to keep people moving safely and efficiently during concerts, festivals, games, and major downtown gatherings.

Panelists will discuss:

• Coordinating cross-agency responses for high-attendance events
• Balancing safety, access, and mobility for residents and visitors
• Using transit, micromobility, and TDM strategies to reduce congestion
• Lessons learned from partnership with Titan's Stadium and East Bank development

This session will provide attendees with practical insights into how Nashville is aligning partnerships and innovative approaches to manage the movement of thousands of people during its busiest moments.

Explore interactive breakout discussions and hands-on micro tours designed to highlight innovative approaches to mobility and transportation demand management. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with practitioners, see local projects in action, demo micromobility devices, and gain practical insights that can be applied in their own communities.