From the streets and sidewalks to traffic signals and paving, transportation is all around us + it’s now the sole focus of the city’s new Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (so long, Public Works 👋).
NDOT officially launched in late July, so today we’re going FAQ-style to answer the questions you might have about the new city department.
🛑 What are NDOT’s functions?
The department is responsible for transportation-related services within the city’s right-of-way, including road maintenance, paving, traffic signals, bridge repair, sidewalk construction, bikeways, and more. NDOT does not oversee work on greenways + public transit remains under the authority of MTA and WeGo.
🛑 How is NDOT different from Public Works?
Most notably, the city’s solid waste division has moved to Metro Water Services, meaning residents should follow MWS and Metro Nashville Zero Waste for updates related to solid waste, recycling, and stormwater management.
🛑 What types of projects fall under NDOT?
Last week, we told you about the 24 neighborhoods selected to participate in NDOT’s traffic calming program. Additionally, the department said it plans to pave 95 lane miles by the end of the year + has 11 traffic signals in design or under construction.
🛑 What is the Traffic Management Center?
NDOT plans to launch this new division to study traffic flow and implement projects included in the $1.6 billion transportation plan approved in December. The TMC is currently in the design phase, so stay tuned for more details.
As a reminder, you can utilize hubNashville to report transportation-related issues, including potholes, debris in roadway, paving requests, bike lane repairs + much more.
