Lower speed limits on Nashville roads up for discussion
NDOT is proposing reduced speed limits on roads not eligible for traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some changes could be coming to speed limits on several Nashville streets as part of the Nashville Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) pilot program to improve safety.
NDOT is looking for ways to make roads with high traffic levels to nearby homes, businesses, schools, and parks, a little safer.
Robertson Avenue is an example of one of the streets on NDOT’s new Speed Reduction Pilot Program.
NDOT is recommending lowering the speed limit on ten streets, and they plan to present those recommendations to the Metro Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Monday.
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This pilot program is part of NDOT’s efforts to improve safety on roads that aren’t eligible for speed bumps or other safety measures.
Transportation officials have found that reducing speeds will create safer streets for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and bus riders. NDOT hopes reduced speeds will lower the risk and severity of crashes.
For example, NDOT is considering lowering the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph on Robertson Avenue due to the road’s traffic volume and its proximity to schools and parks.
The concern is that reducing speeds will now significantly impact travel times but NDOT will sacrifice longer drive times for fewer crashes.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
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