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The Franklin Transit Authority began service in may 2003 with four new biodiesel burning trolleys. The Franklin Trolley was the first new transit system in the State of Tennessee since 1986 and the first in Williamson County since the mid-1980's.
The vintage-styled trolleys hearken back to the original vehicles used for the Franklin Interurban service. The electric-powered rail service ran from Franklin to Nashville from 1909 to 1941. In 1942 a conversion to gasoline-powered busses was made and the operation ceased operations in 1969.
The Franklin Transit Authority is managed by The TMA Group for the City of Franklin. The TMA Group is a public-private partnership committed to providing environmentally friendly, affordable, reliable, and safe mobility options for Middle Tenneseans. |
Each one of the Franklin trolleys is equipped with a hydraulic lift for wheelchair passengers. Transit drivers are trained in operating the lift. Each vehicle can accommodate two wheelchairs at a time. Ask your transit driver if you need assistance entering or exiting the trolley.
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In addition to the Franklin Transit Authority's on-site training, we
offer free ride tickets for agency personnel for use in client training.
Call us for information at (615) 790-0604.
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Franklin Transit Authority offers training programs for first-time riders, civic and community groups, businesses and area agencies. Franklin Transit Authority will hold pre-scheduled trolley schools that last approximately 45 minutes for small groups. The session includes reading schedules and maps, boarding the transit vehicle, paying the faire, exiting the vehicle, and scheduling flex service. For information on this service, call (615) 790-0604.
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The Franklin Transit Authority offers transit schedules for persons with visual impairments. These schedules feature Braille code. A set is available on board each trolley and in the office. Please call (615) 790-0604 for further information.
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Fares for disabled and well as senior riders are discounted to half of the regular fare. The discounted cost to ride a regular one-way ride is 50-cents. A photo ID issued from the Franklin Transit Authority is required to ride for this price.
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Transit drivers will request a Franklin Transit Authority photo
ID for passengers who ride at a discounted fare. Photo ID cards
are made at the Franklin Transit Authority's office, located at
708 Columbia Avenue, Post Office Box 266, Franklin, Tennessee 37065
during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For a person with disabilities
to obtain a photo ID, Franklin Transit Authority requires proof
of disability. The following are accepted as proof of disability:
- Official document from physician with signature
- Official document from court
- Official document from an authorized agency
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