Mayor announces traffic project for Frazier on the Northshore
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kellly’s office has announced a new “traffic calming” project for the Northshore.
The temporary project will be in effect on weekends through December.
City crews will put up traffic barrels on Saturdays and Sunday and then take them down again for weekdays.
Throughout the month, they will gather information on a more permanent reconfiguration of Frazier Avenue to look more like Central, Bailey and McCallie avenues.
“Local government should be responsive to the concerns of its residents and effective in its response to the challenges in our community,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “This tactical intervention, accompanied by enforcement, will allow us to improve conditions on Frazier Ave on the remaining holiday weekends when pedestrian and cyclist traffic is at its peak and to analyze the effectiveness of an alternate design without impacting workday traffic patterns. This collaboration between my team, Vice Chair Hill, and the Northshore Merchants will help us quickly get to the best possible long-term solution.”
The city is also reducing the speed limit to 25 mph and putting up radar poles to monitor traffic.
“Residents have spoken loud and clear about their concerns. This immediate action will slow cars down and make Frazier safer,” said Chattanooga City Council Vice Chairwoman Jenny Hill. “Moving forward, we will focus on learning what solutions best meet all stakeholder needs so we can develop and implement a permanent solution. As a resident of and representative for the Northshore community, I’m committed to ensuring a safe and vibrant Frazier for residents, business owners, and visitors to this unique Chattanooga neighborhood.”
“We’re in agreement with the plan put forward by Mayor Kelly’s team and Vice Chairwoman Hill, and we want to be a part of the process of making our neighborhood a safer place for everyone,” said Northshore Merchants Collective President Catharine Daniels. “This neighborhood is one that everyone loves. We love it as residents and merchants, and we want folks to continue to come here and enjoy it. We appreciate the council and the mayor for the action they are taking and for including us in the conversation.”
