Nashville's streets are in for a change, and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is seeking public input at the Midtown Road-eo Festival this Thursday. Slated for July 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Centennial Sportsplex ADA Room, the event is set to showcase several multimodal transportation projects, including a new bikeway and pedestrian safety features. "The event will provide information, answer questions, and offer residents, commuters, and visitors the opportunity to share their feedback. Snacks will be available and door prizes will be awarded," confirms a statement from the City of Nashville.
One of the key projects is the Church Street Bikeway, encompassed within the Connect Downtown plan, which aims to enhance the safety of both pedestrians and cyclists along a high-injury roadway. The project is not merely a response to past incidents but a proactive step towards a future where traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and parking improvements integrate smoothly from downtown to midtown through Church Street and Elliston Place. Similarly, the Athena Bikeways project will tackle complete street improvements and bicycle facilities, connecting to several key points in midtown. According to the NDOT statement, "The project includes portions of 25th Avenue North, Patterson Street, 29th Avenue North, Acklen Park Drive, Long Blvd., and Burch Avenue. Additionally, an ADA compliant multi-use trail across the northwest corner of Centennial Park from the intersection of 29th Avenue North and 31st Avenue North to Park Plaza will be considered."
In addition to infrastructural overhauls, NDOT is bringing details about the Choose How You Move transportation initiative to the festival. Representatives will be available to field questions about various transportation-related issues. Moreover, the NDOT event is set to include contributions from partners like WeGo Public Transit, and Nashville Connector, enhancing the collaborative spirit of the initiative. An ADA compliant multi-use trail is also part of the proposed enhancements, one that could wind across Centennial Park's northwest corner offering a seamless connection for the community.
