Description
I live on Packard Drive, and I see A LOT of people speeding on it because it has a double yellow line. I have almost been hit trying to pull into my driveway by people speeding. This is a major problem. I have tried numerous times to call the police, but I only get a message saying they're busy. We need the speed limit painted on the ground, VISIBLE speed limit signs (at the Packard/Tusculum intersection and by Packard/Fairlane),as well as a "speed enforced by law enforcement" sign...I noticed a few streets over has all of this visible to drivers, and we should have one on Packard Drive too! Something needs to get done about this before a resident gets injured/killed trying to get mail or their trash can(yes, I've, many times, come close to being hit by speeders while trying to get mail/trash can)!! THIS NEEDS TO STOP!
8 Comments
Sgt Schmitz (Guest)
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to let us know of your neighborhood concerns. Please know we will be conduting extra patrol in the area to assist you with your concerns in an effort to slow down traffic. I have also notified public works to see if it would be possible to stripe the roadway. I can't speak on their behalf but I will do what I can to make sure they are aware of the neighborhood concerns.
Thank you,
Sgt Schmitz
(615) 880-3182
Metro Public Works (Guest)
The traffic warnings you describe are part of Metro's neighborhood "traffic calming" program, which requires an application from an organized neighborhood group or homeowners association. The complete requirements for this program are on the Public Works website, if you and your neighbors wish to pursue this option: http://www.nashville.gov/pw/mntmp/ .
Otherwise, our Traffic Division can review the existing speed limit signage in this area to determine if any changes are warranted. We suggest you contact the Community Resource Officer in your local police precinct, as well.
Please contact our Customer Service staff at 862-8750 if you have questions or need further assistance.
lori chambers (Guest)
I clicked on the link you posted in your comment, but the page text is cut off by advertisements so I could not read the MNTMP. Also, I am not sure how long it would take to rally a Neighborhood Group, it could take a while...so, in the meantime, will drivers just be able to speed through the neighborhood? Why can't an individual be enough to prompt safety, which SHOULD be a requirement, especially in neighborhoods with school zones?
Metro Public Works (Guest)
You, as an individual, have prompted further study of whatever may be needed to ensure safety at this location. That will include reviewing what signs are already in place, checking for accident history, and collecting appropriate engineering data so that decisions are made on fact and sound judgement, not one resident's perception. Metro's traffic calming program is designed to work as an initiative that involves consensus of all residents in a community to address problems and issues specific to their area. Not all traffic calming options work in every neighborhood. We prefer to work with the entire neighborhood rather than individual residents to address issues with community-wide impact.
You are seeing ads because you are using the TV station's website link to access the MNTMP page. Try copying and pasting the website link directly into your browser, if you wish to learn more about the program.
Incidentally, a double yellow line on a street means that passing is prohibited at all times. Drivers choosing to disobey a posted speed limit would be a police matter, and we have shared your emails with the Metro Police Department to request additional police presence.
lori chambers (Guest)
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