Sylvan Heights is a West Nashville neighborhood with very limited access to its surroundings due to the fact that it is encircled by railroad tracks.
The only connection that exists between our neighborhood and West End - Sylvan Park area is through a tunnel under the railroad crossing on 37th avenue. The tunnel is old, narrow and in the middle of a very sharp double curve. It is the only pathway for our neighborhood to reach shops, restaurants and areas for safe walking/biking.
We are asking the Metro Nashville to build a parallel pedestrian passage under this tunnel or another similar solution. This would safely allow children to walk to school and for runners, walkers and bicyclists to enter and exit the neighborhood with ease.
Our changing demographics is attracting more and more active young people with children who would like to fully participate in their neighborhood. Environment concern has promoted the increase of bicycling and walking as means of transportation to the West End- Vanderbilt area.
Undersigned are in support of this request from our local government. We look forward to actively participating in a solution that will strengthen our neighborhood.
Thank you for your time,
Sylvan Heights Neighborhood Association
Hitting triple digits will force them to take notice. Send the link to one neighbor today to get us there.
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Regina Garner
10 years ago
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We just moved into a new house in Sylvan Heights ....relocated from the Washington DC area. Sidewalks are desperately needed in this area to promote walkability to neighboring area businesses.
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Kate Destito
10 years ago
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The scariest part of my near daily walk is from the tunnel to the corner of 37th and Nebraska. I am petrified to drive through there on a bike; and I would never try it on my rollerblades. If I was a mother, I would never walk through there with my child. It is way too dangerous. Please help us here. We should not feel that way in our neighborhood.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
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Running and walking my dog through this area is usually pretty terrifying. I am not sure if there have been any injuries yet, but there are bound to be some accidents in this high foot traffic/vehicle traffic area if a sidewalk is not put in. Please let's address this issue before someone is injured.
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Patrick Russo
10 years ago
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This project is long overdue. I've lived in SH for 21 years and have always felt that the train overpass is a tragedy waiting to happen for a walker, jogger, or biker. Now, with the new stop signs and that portion of the road (essentially) being designated as a single lane, a remedy should be pretty simple.
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Twana Chick
10 years ago
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There does need to be safe passage beneath this railway. I do believe the railroad should share the cost of the project. The residents of this vital and growing neighborhood deserve a solution. The bottleneck makes careful navigation a challenge even when drivers are using due regard. The volume of traffic justifies a fix.
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Tina Bembry
10 years ago
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This road is used by pedestrians daily, some with dogs, some with strollers, some with both and by cyclists. There is NO margin on either side of the road. It is very dangerous.
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Kathleen Mittendorf
10 years ago
A sidewalk through the tunnel would ultimately make me feel safer driving through, especially at night, when pedestrians are hard to see!
Sylvan Heights is a West Nashville neighborhood with very limited access to its surroundings due to the fact that it is encircled by railroad tracks.
The only connection that exists between our neighborhood and West End - Sylvan Park area is through a tunnel under the railroad crossing on 37th avenue. The tunnel is old, narrow and in the middle of a very sharp double curve. It is the only pathway for our neighborhood to reach shops, restaurants and areas for safe walking/biking.
We are asking the Metro Nashville to build a parallel pedestrian passage under this tunnel or another similar solution. This would safely allow children to walk to school and for runners, walkers and bicyclists to enter and exit the neighborhood with ease.
Our changing demographics is attracting more and more active young people with children who would like to fully participate in their neighborhood. Environment concern has promoted the increase of bicycling and walking as means of transportation to the West End- Vanderbilt area.
Undersigned are in support of this request from our local government. We look forward to actively participating in a solution that will strengthen our neighborhood.
Thank you for your time,
Sylvan Heights Neighborhood Association
Hitting triple digits will force them to take notice. Send the link to one neighbor today to get us there.
44 Comments
R
Regina Garner
10 years ago
Featured
We just moved into a new house in Sylvan Heights ....relocated from the Washington DC area. Sidewalks are desperately needed in this area to promote walkability to neighboring area businesses.
K
Kate Destito
10 years ago
Featured
The scariest part of my near daily walk is from the tunnel to the corner of 37th and Nebraska. I am petrified to drive through there on a bike; and I would never try it on my rollerblades. If I was a mother, I would never walk through there with my child. It is way too dangerous. Please help us here. We should not feel that way in our neighborhood.
A
Anonymous
10 years ago
Featured
Running and walking my dog through this area is usually pretty terrifying. I am not sure if there have been any injuries yet, but there are bound to be some accidents in this high foot traffic/vehicle traffic area if a sidewalk is not put in. Please let's address this issue before someone is injured.
P
Patrick Russo
10 years ago
Featured
This project is long overdue. I've lived in SH for 21 years and have always felt that the train overpass is a tragedy waiting to happen for a walker, jogger, or biker. Now, with the new stop signs and that portion of the road (essentially) being designated as a single lane, a remedy should be pretty simple.
T
Twana Chick
10 years ago
Featured
There does need to be safe passage beneath this railway. I do believe the railroad should share the cost of the project. The residents of this vital and growing neighborhood deserve a solution. The bottleneck makes careful navigation a challenge even when drivers are using due regard. The volume of traffic justifies a fix.
T
Tina Bembry
10 years ago
Featured
This road is used by pedestrians daily, some with dogs, some with strollers, some with both and by cyclists. There is NO margin on either side of the road. It is very dangerous.
K
Kathleen Mittendorf
10 years ago
A sidewalk through the tunnel would ultimately make me feel safer driving through, especially at night, when pedestrians are hard to see!
We just moved into a new house in Sylvan Heights ....relocated from the Washington DC area. Sidewalks are desperately needed in this area to promote walkability to neighboring area businesses.