6/3/26 Estes Road Traffic Calming Meeting 2

The Metro Nashville Network held a community meeting on June 3, 2026, to discuss the Estes Road Traffic Calming project. The meeting focused on proposed engineering measures such as speed cushions, chicanes, and enhanced crosswalks aimed at reducing vehicle speeds and improving pedestrian safety on Estes Road, a collector street with significant traffic volume. The project team presented revised plans based on neighborhood feedback, including reducing the number of speed cushions and adding a chicane near the park crosswalk. Residents expressed mixed opinions, with some concerned about potential traffic diversion to side streets and others emphasizing the need for sidewalks and enforcement to address speeding and pedestrian safety. The process for voting on the project was explained, requiring a 66% approval from eligible residents to proceed to construction. If the vote fails, a scaled-back plan with radar feedback signs and no vertical traffic calming measures would be implemented. The meeting concluded with plans to distribute ballots and continue community engagement.