Transportation and Infrastructure committee
Coverage of Transportation and Infrastructure committee in the Nexus archive.
- Metro Council asks NES for data proving more aggressive tree trimming efforts are worth it
Metro Council has asked Nashville Electric Service (NES) to provide data proving that its new, aggressive tree trimming program is significantly reducing outages. The policy raised required clearance from 10 to 15 feet following an ice storm that affected 230,000 customers. NES maintained the strict policy due to safety concerns and scheduling needs, while Metro Council members remain skeptical of the results.
- EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress' 2026 transportation bill
The US Congress' 2026 transportation bill includes an annual fee of $130 for electric vehicle owners, which will increase by $5 each year until it reaches $150. Plug-in hybrids will also be charged a fee, starting at $35 a year and increasing to $50 annually. The bill has support from both Democratic and Republican parties.