University of Memphis Awarded Grant to Address Transit Needs for Future Blue Oval City Workers

The University of Memphis, led by Dr. Sabya Mishra, has received a $75,000 National Science Foundation grant to study transit options for Ford’s Blue Oval City workforce in rural Tennessee. The project will assess fixed-line buses and on-demand micro-transit services, focusing on timely, efficient transit solutions for industrial-area workers. Supported by Congressman Steve Cohen, this research aims to improve transportation for the region’s growing workforce.

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