7/15/26 Basswood Avenue Traffic Calming Meeting

The Metro Nashville Network held a virtual public meeting on July 15, 2026, to discuss the Basswood Avenue Traffic Calming project. The meeting focused on the neighborhood street traffic calming program, which aims to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety on residential streets through physical measures such as speed cushions, pavement narrowing, bulbouts, chicanes, and pinch points. Basswood Avenue was selected for traffic calming based on data including vehicle speeds and volumes, with the goal of enhancing safety in line with Nashville's Vision Zero initiative. Residents expressed concerns about the timing of the project due to upcoming marina development, the impact of existing speed humps on nearby streets, and the communication and outreach process. The department clarified that no speed cushions would be installed without a two-thirds majority neighborhood vote and emphasized that sidewalks are not part of this program due to budget constraints. Next steps include refining the design based on resident feedback, potentially holding a second meeting, followed by a neighborhood vote and eventual construction, which typically occurs 8 to 10 months after approval.