🚲 Our disappearing bike lanes

🏥 VUMC Layoffs

Due to federal funding cuts, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has begun laying off employees, and instituted a hiring freeze for most research and administrative positions. VUMC is reducing its budget by $250 million, though it’s still hiring staff for its Jim Ayers Tower expansion, the largest in its history. [Nashville Scene]

🚲 Why Are Bike Lanes Disappearing?

Why is bike infrastructure disappearing in Nashville? On the City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re asking Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission member Katherine McDonell about recent bike lane controversies, and what folks need to know if they’re brave enough to bike in our city. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

👮 Council Members Demand Answers

As questions persist concerning Metro Nashville Police Department’s participation in Sunday’s ICE arrests, Metro Council members are demanding answers and transparency. MNPD and Mayor O’Connell deny any involvement. [NewsChannel 5]

• A first-hand account of the detainments [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
• Metro Council has called a special Public Health and Safety Committee meeting today at 4 p.m. [Nashville.gov]

⛔ Governor’s First Veto

Gov. Lee has issued his first-ever veto in his six years in office. The bill passed easily in the Tennessee legislature, and includes additional offenses the parole board could use to deny parole, such as carjacking and aggravated robbery. Lee says the bill is a “step back” from the Reentry Success Act of 2021. [Tennessee Lookout]

• A recap of the state bills that passed [🎧 City Cast Nashville]