8/3/26 Vailwood Drive Traffic Calming Meeting

This Metro Nashville Network meeting held on August 3, 2026, focused on the Vailwood Drive traffic calming project as part of the neighborhood street traffic calming program. The discussion centered on proposed physical traffic calming measures such as speed cushions, speed tables, radar feedback signs, and pinch points to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety on Vailwood Drive. The traffic engineer consultant explained the data-driven prioritization process for selecting streets, the design concepts for Vailwood Drive, and the upcoming online voting process requiring at least 66% approval from eligible residents for project implementation. Attendees raised questions about the effectiveness, placement, and impact of speed cushions, alternative measures, and monitoring of traffic volume and speed post-installation. The meeting concluded with plans for a follow-up meeting to refine the design and discuss alternatives before proceeding to the ballot and potential construction phase.