Project Background
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has identified a need to consolidate the codes and policies revolving around access management as well as better align with Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) Access Management guidelines. With this opportunity to create an Access Management Manual for Nashville-Davidson County, NDOT strives to provide a comprehensive guide that utilizes industry best practice guidance for the design and implementation of safe access to the public right-of-way. Tasks involved in the project will include:
- Review, comparison, and consolidation of existing access management guidance for Nashville (Code of Ordinances), Tennessee (TDOT Highway Safety Access Manual), and other state and nation-wide technical resources.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders such as NDOT staff, Metro Planning staff, elected officials, professional organizations, private sector firms, and community representatives at key points during the project timeline.
- Complete a comprehensive Access Management Manual and align the Metro Nashville Code of Ordinances with legislation.
Project Goals
Provide a comprehensive access management resource to support the following activities:
- Ensure appropriate access management strategies are implemented when land is developed.
- Reduce conflict points and improve safety for all road users to align with Vision Zero goals.
- Integrate with the existing transportation plans and policies of Metro Nashville and NDOT.
- Serve as a design resource of best practices for Metro led projects.
Project Timeline
Timeline Description
Project timeline from February 2024 to July 2025. Three tasks are shown: Best Practice Research, Manual Development, and Policy and Process Revisions. Best Practice Research begins in February 2024 and ends in May 2024. Manual Development begins in April 2024 and ends in April 2025. Policy and Process Revisions begins in January 2025 and goes through July 2025. Three stakeholder meetings are also shown on the timeline. There is an internal stakeholder meeting in April 2024, another internal stakeholder meeting in December 2024, and an external stakeholder meeting in February 2025.
Contact Information
NDOT Project Manager: Melisa Hayes, melisa.hayes@nashville.gov