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00:02A Vanderbilt University survey found 51% of Nashville residents disapprove of Elon Musk's Boring Company tunnel project
00:09when his involvement is mentioned up from 35%, according to CNBC.
00:14The project aims to build 20 miles of tunnel connecting downtown to the airport using Tesla cars.
00:19Governor Bill Lee previously called it transformative.
00:22Metro Nashville council members voted to oppose the Music City loop.
00:26State leadership has allowed tunneling under highways.
00:28Tennessee is considering a bill that would regulate underground transit systems,
00:33limiting local authority over safety and emergency issues.
00:36Critics cited safety and regulatory concerns and pointed to violations in a Las Vegas project.
00:42Supporters said the project could create jobs and reduce traffic.
00:46The company is pursuing similar projects in other cities.
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