Last spring, Nashville joined cities across the U.S. in launching a slow streets program to help accommodate social distancing + create safer neighborhood streets for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
Metro Public Works and Walk Bike Nashville have partnered to bring back the pandemic-inspired program to 15 neighborhoods. As a result, 15 miles of soft road closures will be in place through May 17.
🛑 What are slow streets?
While slow streets gained momentum during the pandemic, city officials say this temporary, low-cost program serves as a reminder that streets should be safe for all users — pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
The program places barriers and signage on streets in an effort to help minimize thru traffic + encourage physical activity. Local traffic, delivery trucks, and service vehicles are still permitted to pass through.
🛑 How are streets selected?
This spring, Public Works considered more than 70 applicants based on several factors, including neighborhood support, traffic data, and proximity to nearby destinations such as parks.
Walk Bike Nashville received 190 survey responses from those who participated in the program last fall, which indicated 65% supported the program, compared to 26% who opposed it. The group is currently collecting feedback for this round of slow streets.
🛑 What streets + neighborhoods are involved this time?
- 11th Ave. N.
- Chapel Ave. and Sharpe Ave.
- Cherokee Park
- East Edgefield
- East Holly
- Flintlock Ct.
- Grace St.
- Greymont Dr.
- Harborwood Dr.
- Highland Heights
- LuAnn Dr. and Roundwood Forest Dr.
- Meadows Of Seven Point
- Spring Valley Ln.
- West Crieve Hall
- Wingate Ave.
View a map of all 15 locations here.
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