In a recent City Council meeting, officials discussed significant improvements to public transit in Knoxville, focusing on enhancing service frequency on key bus routes. The primary goal is to achieve 15-minute service intervals on routes 11, 22, 31, and 41, which are among the city's most utilized lines. Currently, some segments of these routes operate on a 30-minute schedule, but city planners believe that increasing frequency will attract more riders.

The discussion highlighted the importance of high-frequency transit in response to growing demand along major corridors. As development continues in these areas, the need for reliable and frequent public transportation becomes increasingly critical. City officials are also working on an accelerated bus corridor along Broadway, which is expected to be operational by 2027 or 2028. However, they acknowledged challenges such as traffic signal prioritization that could impact the timely delivery of these services.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to improving public transit as a means to enhance mobility and support economic growth. With the recent success of the "Cat Reimagined" initiative, which saw record ridership in 2025, the council is optimistic that these planned enhancements will further boost public transportation usage in Knoxville. As the city moves forward, the focus will remain on overcoming logistical hurdles to ensure that residents have access to efficient and effective transit options.