The Youngs Lane Traffic Calming Meeting, held on December 4, 2024, by the City of Nashville, focused on a new initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety in the area. The meeting provided residents with details about the upcoming ballot process for a traffic calming project, which includes the installation of speed cushions along Youngs Lane.

The project manager outlined the design of the informational postcard that will be sent to eligible voters, featuring a QR code and a URL for online voting, as well as a phone number for those who prefer to vote by phone. The ballot period will remain open for six weeks, allowing ample time for residents to discuss the project with their neighbors. A threshold of 66% approval from respondents is required for the project to proceed.

Eligibility for voting was clarified, indicating that ballots will be sent to property owners abutting the affected right of way, including residential properties, schools, and churches. However, businesses and vacant properties will not receive ballots. The project aims to gather opinions primarily from residential constituents to ensure the neighborhood's pedestrian experience is prioritized.

During the meeting, a question arose regarding whether LLCs, particularly those associated with Airbnb properties, would receive ballots. The project manager confirmed that LLCs would not be excluded, and ballots would be sent to all property owners, regardless of their state of residence.

As the meeting concluded, participants discussed the possibility of holding a second meeting but ultimately agreed to proceed directly to the ballot, citing concerns about project delays. The project manager encouraged attendees to visit the traffic calming website for more information and expressed enthusiasm for moving the project forward.

Overall, the meeting emphasized community involvement in the decision-making process regarding traffic safety measures, highlighting the city's commitment to addressing local concerns effectively.