The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is announcing 25 newly selected traffic calming projects. The prioritized projects were chosen from 576 submissions by community members desiring lower traffic speeds and safer street accommodations for non-drivers in their neighborhoods. Examples of traffic calming measures include installing speed cushions, narrowing sections of a street, and placing traffic circles at intersections.
Based on applications and data collected, NDOT staff selected the following 25 neighborhood streets for Fall 2024 project prioritization:
| Rank | Street Name | Segment | Council District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amalie Drive | McMurray Drive to Old Hickory Boulevard | 27 |
| 2 | Albion Street | 28th Avenue North to Clare Avenue | 21 |
| 3 | Montague Way | Gallatin Pike to Fernbank Drive | 7 |
| 4 | Harpeth Bend Drive | Highway 100 to McPherson Drive | 22 |
| 5 | Lock 2 Road | Lock 2 Park to Pennington Bend Road | 15 |
| 6 | Hadley Avenue | Old Hickory Boulevard to Donelson Avenue | 11 |
| 7 | Keeley Drive | Packard Drive to Colemont Drive | 27 |
| 8 | Cherbron Drive | Marydale Drive to Yoest Drive | 3 |
| 9 | Emery Drive | Donelson Pike to Braidwood Drive | 15 |
| 10 | Hickory Park Drive | Bell Road to Rivendell Court | 33 |
| 11 | Lakeland Drive | Donelson Pike to Waxhaw Drive | 15 |
| 12 | Russleo Drive | Charlotte Pike to Fleetwood Drive | 20 |
| 13 | Graybar Lane | Belmont Boulevard to Granny White Pike | 25 |
| 14 | Jay Street | Foster Avenue to Lutie Street | 16 |
| 15 | Mashburn Road | Thompson Lane to Glenrose Avenue | 16 |
| 16 | McFerrin Avenue | Cleveland Street to Gallatin Avenue | 5 |
| 17 | Colfax Drive | Elm Hill Pike to Allen Road | 15 |
| 18 | Fairview Drive | Clarksville Pike to End of Street | 1 |
| 19 | Hickory Woods Drive | Murfreesboro Road to Maxwell Road | 8 |
| 20 | Youngs Lane | Whites Creek Pike to Trinity Lane | 2 |
| 21 | Oakley Drive | Trousdale Drive to Cochran Drive | 26 |
| 22 | East Cedar Lane | Neelys Bend Circle to Cumberland Station Boulevard | 9 |
| 23 | Grandview Drive | Granny White Pike to Belmond Boulevard | 25 |
| 24 | Willow Lane | Faulkner Drive to Willard Drive | 30 |
| 25 | Bridgecrest Drive | End of Street to Rural Hill Road | 32 |
NDOT scored applicants based on the following criteria: vehicular speed, traffic volume, non-driver accommodations, vulnerable user injuries/fatalities, and proximity to parks, schools, libraries, and community centers. Prior to installation, NDOT will coordinate with each selected project’s respective council member and neighborhood organization to lead meetings and consider designs. After these community meetings, a project is then voted on for approval. NDOT delivers online ballots to homeowners via mailers, and they have six weeks to submit their vote. All traffic calming projects need at least 66% approval to begin construction.
With over a 19.5% increase in new applications from 2023, the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program continues to rise in popularity as residents share that projects have greatly increased street safety.
Nick Irwin, a realtor and long-time resident of the McFerrin Park/Cleveland Park and Highland Heights communities in East Nashville, says the recent installation of speed cushions in his neighborhood has improved traffic safety in his community.
In a note to NDOT, Irwin shared: “The cushions have effectively slowed down traffic, making our streets much safer and greatly enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the area,” he said. “This stretch of road was previously quite dangerous… we are all incredibly thankful for this positive change,” Irwin added.
NDOT opens two traffic calming application periods per year. The next application window is from September 3, 2024, to September 16, 2024. Submit an application to be considered for the neighborhood street traffic calming program.
Visit Nashville’s Neighborhood Street Traffic Calming Program page for further information.
To report a non-emergency issue affecting a Metro Nashville street, visit hub.nashville.gov