Ride Clarksville Transit Systems Buses Free All Day on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th

Clarksville, TN – Citizens and visitors across Clarksville are invited to ride Clarksville Transit System (CTS) buses for free all day long on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th. For route and schedule information, please visit www.ridects.com.

“We’re offering this free ride day on Election Day for a couple of reasons,” says Jimmy Smith, CTS Director. “First, we want to encourage all of our citizens to get out and vote, because voting is a valuable right and a privilege. Many of our routes go right by Clarksville polling places, so just check our route maps at ridects.com. [Read more]

Ride Clarksville Transit Systems Buses For Free Thursday, February 3rd

Clarksville, TN – Citizens and visitors across Clarksville are invited to ride Clarksville Transit System (CTS) buses for free all day long Thursday, February 3rd. For route and schedule information, go to www.ridects.com.

“The reason we’re offering this free day is that public transportation throughout middle Tennessee, and especially in Clarksville, is becoming more and more important due to our community’s growth and to rising gas prices. People are looking for better ways to get around town while saving money, saving time and avoiding traffic congestion,” says Jimmy Smith, CTS Director. “With this free day, we’re inviting all Clarksville citizens and visitors who haven’t had a chance to ride the bus to do so. And this is also a great way to thank all of our current riders for their patronage. Our buses are clean, safe and convenient, and we’ll get you to where you need to go. Besides, riding the bus is fun!” [Read more]

Intercity Bus Transit coming to Tennessee

A monthly column by TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely

A century ago, a trip to Nashville or Memphis might have taken days or even weeks for Tennesseans living in rural areas of the state.

Even today, some of our residents remain isolated from our urban centers despite the advancements made in transportation. Some of these citizens don’t own cars, some may have disabilities that limit their independence, and others may have reached an age that they no longer feel comfortable driving themselves. Unfortunately, a lack of public transportation is limiting their ability to work, receive an education, and stay active in their communities. [Read more]