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Designing For Complete Streets In Nashville
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Karl F. Dean, MayorJohn W. Lynch, Director, Department of Public Works
Mark Macy, P.E. Engineering Director, Division of Engineering
Executive Order No. 40 - Complete Streets Policy
“For decades Nashville roads were built with only cars in mind,” Dean said. “We have come a long way in recent years in terms of adding sidewalks and bikeways, and making mass transit more convenient for people to use.” -Mayor Karl F. Dean
Signed October 6, 2010 by
Mayor Karl F. Dean
Executive Order No. 40 –Complete Streets Policy
Executive Order No. 40: “Give full consideration
to the accommodation of the transportation needs of all users, regardless of age or ability, including those traveling by private vehicle, mass transit, foot, and bicycle.”
Mayor Dean was joined at the Executive Order signing by District 7 Councilmember Erik Cole, who serves as the Metro Council representative on the Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which recommended establishing a formal Complete Streets policy.
The policy was also recommended by the Nashville Livability Project, led by Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors, the Healthy Nashville Leadership Council and the Mayor’s Green Ribbon Committee on Environmental Sustainability.
Supporting Policies
Chapter 6.5.2 of the Strategic Plan for Sidewalks and Bikeways (2008 Update) adopts Complete Streets principals as one of the design theories to be used on future public projects.
Located at: http://mpw.nashville.gov/IMS/stratplan/.
Supporting Policies
Chapters 1.1 and 3.5 of the Public Works Subdivision Street Design Standards and Specifications adopted Complete Streets principles June 3, 2009.
Located at www.nashville.gov/pw/pdfs/divisions/SubdivisionSpecs.pdf
Complete Streets
Of all trips taken in metro areas:50% are three miles or less
28% are one mile or less
65% of trips under one mile are taken by automobile 2001 NHTS
In Nashville: 33% of greenhouse gas emissions come from
transportation
By providing alternatives to the automobile, Complete Streets are a traffic and congestion reducing tool, and part of a strategy toward improving air quality.
Complete Streets
By providing opportunities for increased outdoor and physical activity, Complete Streets provide social and public health benefits.
Complete Streets Bikeways Sidewalks Crosswalks Medians Bus pullouts Pedestrian signals Street parking
Complete Streets features include:
Complete Streets
Provide flexibility in project planning and design.
Is not a one size fits all approach. Designs vary based on context,
topography, road function, traffic speed, pedestrian and bicycle demand, and other factors.
Examples
Incomplete Streets
Incomplete Streets
Streets with no sidewalks or bike lanes
Incomplete Streets
Uninviting for bus riders
Incomplete Streets
Too narrow for parkingAshwood Ave – 24’ FC-FC
Incomplete Streets
Buildings crowding the right-of-way
West End at 21st Ave
Examples
Complete Streets
Complete Streets
Bike lanes, parking, sidewalksBelmont Blvd near Ashwood Ave – 80’ R.O.W.
Complete Streets
Bike lanes, sidewalks, parking pullouts, planting strips
Demonbreun St – 120’ R.O.W.
Complete Streets
Bike lanes, sidewalks, MedianShelby Ave near S. 11th – 80’ R.O.W.
Complete Streets
Bike lanes, sidewalks, median with pedestrian crossings, parking pull-outs, planting strips, street
trees and furniture Korean Veterans' Boulevard – 140’ R.O.W.
Complete Streets
Sidewalks, median with pedestrian crossings, parking pull-outs, LED - Pedestrian streetlights, Pedestrian way-
finding kiosks
Tennessee’s First Green Street, Deaderick Street
Complete Streets
Bike lanes, Sidewalks, Transit Service
DB Todd Boulevard
Complete Streets: Coming Soon
Wide Sidewalks, Separate Bike Paths, New Transit Service, Street Trees and Landscaping
28th/31st Avenue Connector
For More Information: www.completestreets.org Links to
success stories & existing policies
How-to Tools Resources:
power-point, brochures
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Deaderick Street, Nashville