Nashville transit plan results: See how Freddie O'Connell's 'Choose How You Move' measure did at the polls

Mayor Freddie O'Connell's $3.1 billion transit plan was overwhelmingly approved by Nashville voters . On Tuesday night, the mayor's office announced minutes before 8 p.m. that celebration was imminent.

O'Connell, who ran his campaign on the prospect of improving the city's public transportation system, told reporters after the announcement that he feels "this has been something that's been in progress for more than 20 years."

"Now for the next generation, we will all enjoy the things we deserve: sidewalks, signals, service and safety," O'Connell said in his speech, referencing the plan's four primary improvement areas.

The "Choose How You Move" transportation improvement plan will revitalize the city's transportation system, funneling improvements to the city's bus system, traffic signals and more.

"It is still possible for us to do good, big, popular things together in extremely large coalitions," O'Connell added. "That is important for us to know as a city."

Nashville transit referendum results

What will the 'Choose How You Move' transportation improvement plan do?

The transportation improvement plan contains four categories: Service, signals, sidewalks and safety. Expanded WeGo bus service (including added routes, more neighborhood transit centers and 24/7 service) is the most costly portion of the plan.

Improvements include:

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How will the transportation plan impact taxes in Nashville?

The transit plan proposes a half-cent sales tax increase for Davidson County, increasing the combined state and local sales tax from 9.25% to 9.75%. The plan will put Davidson County in line with surrounding countries like Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Dickson and Maury, which all have a combined 9.75% sales tax.

Nashvillians pay 6.25% in combined state and local sales tax on most groceries (except prepared foods). The proposed half-cent increase would bring that to 6.75%.