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Metro Council Contemplates Pedestrian and Roadway Safety
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Julianne Akers , as published by Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on these proposals and the council's consideration of them can be found through the Nashville Scene, which has more information on the initiatives and the discussions surrounding them.
The Metro Council is considering measures to improve pedestrian and roadway safety in Nashville . One proposal under review is a no-right-on-red ordinance. Advocates are also pushing for a significant change to a major street, seeking to close Broadway to vehicles.
Further details on these proposals and the council's consideration of them can be found through the Nashville Scene, which has more information on the initiatives and the discussions surrounding them.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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