Today, The Boring Company (founded by @elonmusk) officially announced its plans to build an underground tunnel system in Nashville, Tennessee. Here are more details: • Will connect downtown & the Convention Center to Nashville International Airport • Transit time of ~8 minutes • Construction expected to begin Fall 2025. First segment of the Loop system expected to be operational as soon as Spring 2026 • Zero taxpayer dollars (or funds) will be used to build the tunnels • Only @Tesla's vehicles will be used in the tunnels to transport passengers • Tunnels will result in the removal of thousands of vehicles daily from roadways and state highways, easing congestion • Will be capable of moving thousands of people per hour with predictable transit times • American-Made Innovation: Tunnels and equipment built in the U.S. using @boringcompany proprietary technology • Expansion: Possibilities include additional communities and 40+ stations following the initial route • Underground tunnels beneath state-owned roadways
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