WEGO's Dr. Earnest Rip Patton Jr. North Nashville Transit Center

Wendel worked in collaboration with Smith Gee Studio in the design of a transfer center in the Clarksville Pike neighborhood of North Nashville for the Nashville Metropolitan Authority. The transit center honors history of the past through several cultural elements while also seeking to look towards the future of the community. A flexible outdoor space surrounds the transit center to allow for farmers markets, small performances, or as a place to wait for the bus.

This project includes six bus bays along with passenger waiting amenities. The site uses approximately one acre in sawtooth platform configuration around a central plaza. Passengers get off the bus right into the site, allowing for safe and convenient transfer without crossing the bus path. A kiss and ride drop off area is provided along with a dedicated paratransit bay for patrons that wish to transfer to fixed route vehicles. There are two on street level boarding platforms for express service. These platforms allow passengers to board more quickly and allow WEGO to use the platforms as a learning laboratory. The project makes the most of the grade change on the site to create a dynamic and safe atmosphere for patrons. The transit center itself houses passenger amenities and security offices for WEGO.