8/19/26 Whitney Avenue Traffic Calming Meeting

This Metro Nashville Network meeting held on August 19, 2026, focused on the Whitney Avenue Traffic Calming project. The discussion centered on the neighborhood street traffic calming program, which aims to implement physical measures such as speed cushions, radar feedback signs, and other traffic calming tools to reduce vehicle speeds and improve pedestrian safety. The project team presented data on traffic speeds and volumes, explained the selection and prioritization process for streets in the program, and reviewed proposed traffic calming measures specific to Whitney Avenue. Community feedback was solicited regarding the placement of speed cushions and other devices, with adjustments planned based on resident input. The meeting also outlined the next steps, including detailed design, an online ballot voting process for residents abutting Whitney Avenue to approve the plan, and subsequent construction if the ballot passes. The project timeline anticipates installation within a year after a successful vote. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting detailed the procurement-related process of design, community approval, and construction phases for the traffic calming improvements.