Today, Nashville residents will go to the polls to decide the fate of the city's proposed transit plan. If the referendum passes, the $5.4 billion plan would pave the way for light rail transit and expanded bus service throughout the city. You can read the 55-page transit plan here.

GO TO THE POLLS: How to vote

Polls will be open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. You can find your polling location and other voter registration information here.

Primaries for certain county offices and judicial positions will also be on the ballot.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: Nashville sounds off on social media leading up to the election:

Dan Gager (@DanielGager) says the transit plan is a good idea on paper, but — based on his observations as a Music City Star passenger (commuter train service running between Nashville and Lebanon) — he doesn’t see Nashville residents utilizing public transit in the future:

It’s a good idea on paper. I use the music city star and love it. Frankly I just don’t see many people utilizing public transit if they aren’t now. Taking the train easily saves me 45 min-1 hr....

— Dan Gager (@DanielGager) April 30, 2018

Erin Hafkenschiel (@ehafkenschiel) voices her support for the transit plan by tweeting, “Better transit means more independence, more access to opportunities, and fewer burdens on working parents.”

87% of all schools and 90% of public high schools in Davidson County will be within a 1/2 mile transit. Better transit means more independence, more access to opportunities, and fewer burdens on working parents. #LetsMoveNashville #voteforourfuture https://t.co/ikgbc7vwsp

— Erin Hafkenschiel (@ehafkenschiel) May 1, 2018

But if you’re still on the fence, Christopher Cotton (@christophercot) suggests voters listen to this podcast episode featuring Council Members Freddie O'Connell and Angie Henderson. The episode is the final installment of a series dedicated to the transit plan.

If you’re still trying to make your mind up about transit, this podcast featuring @freddieoconnell and @angienashville is excellent! I appreciate both their perspectives. https://t.co/fW80E5Fkhr

— Christopher Cotton (@christophercot) April 30, 2018

For comprehensive local coverage, check out the Nashville Scene’s special transit edition:

WPLN, Nashville’s NPR-affiliate station, also has its transit coverage in one place:

Some of you waited until now to do your homework, but that's ok. @TGonzalez has you covered on Nashville's big transit vote. https://t.co/sXuRSBliba

— Blake Farmer (@flakebarmer) April 30, 2018

TODAY'S WEATHER

Someone sure turned up the heat dial quickly. Enjoy!

GO TO THIS EVENT TODAY: 12 South Farmers Market Opening Day

Today from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m, the 12 South Farmers Market kicks off. Celebrate the start of the 8th season in Sevier Park. 12 South Farmers Market is a weekly market offering fresh and local produce, baked goods, artisan foods and more. Event info here.

ICYMI IN ROVER: Our favorite images from the marathon

 Thousands of runners hit the pavement today for the St. Jude’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon. This annual marathon and 1/2 marathon attracted more than 30,000 runners, wheelchairs, and walkers as they navigated through the streets of Music City. Our recap includes 12 images we just loved.

 

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