Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2023-2010

• File #: BL2023-2010
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/23/2023
• In control: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
• On agenda: 8/15/2023
• Final action: 8/15/2023
• Title: An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 17.20.140 regarding access management studies (Proposal No. 2023Z-004TX-001).
• Sponsors: Brett Withers, Russ Pulley, Angie Henderson, Colby Sledge, Kyonzte Toombs, Joy Styles, Kathleen Murphy, Burkley Allen, Emily Benedict

Date	Action By	Action
9/1/2023	Metropolitan Council	effective
8/28/2023	Mayor	approved
8/15/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading
8/15/2023	Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	approved
8/14/2023	Planning and Zoning Committee	approved
8/1/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading
8/1/2023	Metropolitan Council	substituted
8/1/2023	Metropolitan Council	public hearing
7/7/2023	Metropolitan Council	advertised
7/6/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
6/27/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed
5/11/2023	Planning Commission	approved

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An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 17.20.140 regarding access management studies (Proposal No. 2023Z-004TX-001).
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has collaborated with a variety of stakeholders including ULI, Walk Bike Nashville, NAIOP, TDOT, local traffic consultants, the Traffic and Parking Commission, the Mayor's Office, Metro Planning Department, Metro Legal, and Metro ITS regarding access management studies, and seeks to amend Section 17.20.140 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws as set forth in this ordinance to support its mission of unifying NDOT's and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County's transportation goals through the modernization of the development review process; and,
WHEREAS, NDOT has leveraged up-to-date industry research, peer city best practices, and technical standards from leading professional organizations such as ITE, NACTO, and FHWA, to develop transportation analysis guidance that supports a connected and safe multimodal network; and,
WHEREAS, NDOT needs tools to effectively mitigate the impacts of new development through the implementation of projects that improve public safety, increase access to goods and services, and support the buildout of an efficient multimodal transportation network; and,
WHEREAS, NDOT has proposed this ordinance to ensure the associated multimodal transportation analysis guidelines are consistent with current plans, policies, and strategies Metro Nashville Transportation Plan, WalknBike Nashville, Vision Zero, Metro Code Updates (2017), Access 2040, and Nashville Next adopted by NDOT and other Metro Departments; and,
WHEREAS, this updated development review process will enable NDOT to analyze traffic operations, multimodal mobility, and the safety of all roadway users, so as to inform the selection of effective improvements that serve transportation needs of local communities and Davidson County as a wh...