Winter weather can pose significant challenges to public transit operations, often leading to bus service interruptions due to icy and snowy conditions. To ensure the safety of passengers, WeGo Public Transit may implement snow route detours. It is essential for commuters to understand these changes and plan accordingly to ensure smooth travel during inclement weather.
When winter weather affects transit operations, WeGo introduces snow routes or snow route detours. These terms may appear in various communications and media. To minimize disruptions to your commute, here are some key steps you can take:
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**Stay Informed:** For real-time updates on your bus routes, it is advisable to check the WeGo website, use the Transit App, or contact WeGo Customer Care. Staying informed will help you anticipate delays or detours.
**Know Your Routes:** Some bus routes are more susceptible to weather-related changes, particularly those traversing steep hills or difficult-to-navigate areas during snow and ice. Pre-planned snow detours are in place for the following routes: West End, Whites Creek, 12th Avenue South, Airport, Herman, Bordeaux, Dickerson Pike, Meridian, Jefferson, Golden Valley, St. Cecilia/Cumberland, Charlotte Pike, Nolensville Pike, Bellevue, Trinity, Midtown, Thompson/Wedgewood, Skyline, and Murfreesboro. Commuters using these routes should familiarize themselves with detour details in advance.
**Where to Find Information:** Not all routes will be on snow detours simultaneously, and conditions may change throughout the day. To stay updated on your bus route status, navigate to the WeGo website’s weather alerts page. This page will list routes on snow detours, routes that are canceled, and unaffected routes. Visit the WeGo Weather Alerts page for the latest information.
For more detailed information on specific route detours during adverse weather, download the Snow Route Brochure. Additionally, the Transit App provides real-time data, showing bus locations and expected travel times, along with updates on snow detours.
**Customer Care and Social Media:** If you have specific questions about routes or need assistance locating the nearest bus stop, contact WeGo Customer Care at 615-862-5950. For convenient mobile updates, follow WeGo on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Local news channels may also provide brief updates on weather-related transit changes.
**Safety Tips:** Before heading to your bus stop, verify your route’s status. Dress in layers for warmth and wear appropriate footwear to prevent slips. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and allocate extra travel time.
By preparing in advance and staying connected, commuters can navigate winter weather changes in transit services more effectively, ensuring a safe and reliable travel experience.
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