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Knoxville Introduces New Downtown Trolley Routes
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Knoxville (TN) Area Transit (KAT) recently introduced three new downtown trolley routes—the Green, Blue and Orange lines—replacing its previous service.
KAT conducted an extensive public input and planning process before designing the routes. Unlike the previous service, the new system operates on a set schedule similar to regular bus routes, providing a more consistent schedule and better information for passengers. Trolley routes remain fare-free. |
“The intensive and transparent outreach process for gathering public input allowed us to really get a sense of what was important to all who enjoy downtown Knoxville,” said Dawn Distler, the city’s director of transit. “The resulting service operates later hours, has a more consistent schedule and now connects directly with our Old City entertainment district—all while remaining budget neutral, so we feel like this has been a successful endeavor.”
Destinations served by the three lines, which operate with trolley-replica buses, include historic neighborhoods, the Civic Coliseum, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the University of Tennessee campus.
Because of road closings, opening-day service included detours on all three routes.
Other changes to the trolley system are in the planning and design phases, such as a new trolley “superstop” where the three routes come together and passengers can transfer, and a redesign of trolley stop signs that will include more information.
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