10/19/26 Basswood Avenue Traffic Calming Meeting 2

This was a virtual Basswood Avenue traffic-calming neighborhood meeting hosted through Metro Nashville Network on October 19, 2026. NDOT reviewed a proposed design with a slow-safe shoulder, intersection bulbouts, and two pinch points intended to reduce vehicle speeds. Residents raised concerns about pedestrian space, vehicle turning speeds, and the effectiveness or safety of various measures. NDOT agreed to revise the plans, including additional bulbouts at Sunliner Drive and Basswood, and post them online; the group decided not to hold a third meeting.

NDOT plans to mail eligible property owners a ballot in approximately one month, with a six-week response period. At least two-thirds of respondents must vote yes for the full proposal to proceed. If the ballot is unsuccessful, NDOT said it would remove the pinch points from the design. If successful, NDOT would order materials and place the project in the construction queue. No contract award, purchase approval, or budget allocation was made at this meeting; procurement activity was discussed only as a possible future step.