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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation (“NDOT”), for the Connect Downtown Adaptive Signal System project. Federal Project No. CRP-9321(129); State Project No. 19LPLM-F3-210; PIN: 135861.00; Proposal No. 2026M-006AG-001
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WHEREAS, RS2023-148 approved an application for a Carbon Reduction Program Grant from TDOT to NDOT, which if awarded, would fund the Connect Downtown Adaptative Signal System; and,
WHEREAS, TDOT awarded the Carbon Reduction Program Grant to NDOT via a formula grant; and,
WHEREAS, Downtown Nashville is currently served by a conventional signal system that uses pre-programmed, daily signal timing schedules; and
WHEREAS, the Adaptive Signal System will update existing signals throughout the downtown Nashville area with software that will adjust the timing of red, yellow, and green lights automatically to accommodate changing traffic patterns and ease traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, the Adaptive Signal System is a recommended project from NDOT’s Connect Downtown Action Plan, which was endorsed by the Metropolitan Council via RS2024-369; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-9-104(a)(2)(b) authorizes the Metropolitan Government to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the State of Tennessee by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this Agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is hereby approved, and that the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That any amendments, renewals, or extensions of the term of this agreement may be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) for the Connect Downtown Adaptive Signal System project. This project will update existing signals throughout downtown Nashville from pre-programmed signal timers to adaptive signal timing software, which adjusts automatically to accommodate changing traffic patterns and ease congestion.
Pursuant to Resolution No. RS2023-148, NDOT applied for a Carbon Reduction Program Grant to fund this project. TDOT awarded the Carbon Reduction Program Grant to NDOT via a formula grant. The adaptive signal system is a recommended project from NDOT’s Connect Downtown Action Plan, which the Metropolitan Council approved through Resolution No. RS2024-369.
NDOT has been awarded a grant worth $3,512,179 with no cash match required. The grant period is effective December 30, 2023, and would end on December 30, 2028.