In an effort to promote sustainable transit and support local commerce, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) teams with the commercial hub of Riverside Village for a new initiative. Dubbed 'Multimodal Mondays,' the pilot scheme set for the upcoming November encourages residents to ditch their cars in favor of greener transportation options. Those who participate get to enjoy special discounts at select local businesses every Monday throughout the month.
To leap onto this eco-friendly bandwagon, community members need to sign up through their smartphones. Using the Nashville Connector's Commute Tracking App, they can register, tap into the 'Challenges' section, and align themselves with the 'Multimodal Mondays' program. Upon logging their trips, which should be done walking, biking, bus-riding, or e-scootering their way to their favorite spots, they simply show their logged info at participating businesses to claim a perk. With each person eligible for one discount per Monday, the incentive is ripe for repetition.
A cadre of local businesses has embraced the 'Multimodal Mondays,' each offering its own enticing discounts. An array of establishments ranging from Village Pub and Hattie Jane's Ice Cream to Curry Boys and LadyBird Taco are on board, collectively providing a taste of what East Nashville has to offer. The initiative not only beckons the community towards sustainability but also enriches their palates and experiences in the village's vibrant marketplace. The reach doesn't stop at just food, with spots like The Modern Dog and Riverside Village Pharmacy also joining the sustainable push.
Avid supporters and the curious alike are welcome to delve deeper into the initiative. More information on 'Multimodal Mondays,' including specific details on the discounts, is available on the Nashville Connector webpage. And for those moments when non-emergency street issues crop up, the community is reminded to turn to hub.nashville.gov for assistance. While traversing the city in a more eco-friendly manner, remember that the streets are still ours to maintain and to care for, even on Mondays.
