5/6/26 Acklen Park Traffic Calming Meeting and Athena Bikeways

This Metro Nashville Network virtual meeting held on May 6, 2026, focused on the Acklen Park neighborhood traffic calming project associated with the Athena Bikeways initiative. The discussion centered on proposed traffic calming measures such as speed cushions, bulbouts, traffic circles, and diverters aimed at reducing vehicle speeds and cut-through traffic to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The project is currently in the design phase with 30% plans developed and community engagement ongoing. Budget funding for the bikeway portion comes from the fiscal year 2026 capital spending plan, which includes multimodal and Vision Zero safety improvement funds. Sidewalk construction was noted as outside the scope of this project due to higher costs and complexities, though sidewalk needs remain a community concern. The meeting emphasized continued public input to refine design concepts before finalization, with no formal votes taken during this session.