The commissioners officially voted to join the study. We pulled it off. Keep watching to ensure they follow through.
August 17, 2019
Final supporters
Dear Oak Hill Board of Commissioners,
We respectfully ask you to re-consider your support of the Franklin Pike Multi-modal study. As citizens of our community, we want our elected leadership to advocate for greenway and sidewalk infrastructure improvements in our neighborhoods. Metro Nashville is giving us the opportunity to participate in the conversation about the future of the Franklin Pike corridor, and we do not want to relinquish it.
Safety, health, and connectivity are important to us, and while we are not advocating for the construction of a path, we would like to participate in the study so that we can find out more about this opportunity. The path would connect to the I-440 Greenway, Radnor Lake, Berry Hill, and Brentwood. It received 2-to-1 favorability on the Oak Hill survey, and has received strong support from every elected official representing our district.
We realize that Oak Hill will be required to contribute $60K for the $300K study, and that a directive of the grant will be building-in funding for the path, if the study recommends one. For residents on Franklin Pike, concerned about the impact this may have on them, the MPO has indicated that we can consider alternate routes.
Research indicates that greenways improve property values, safety, and community well-being. Please re-introduce and vote in favor of Oak Hill participation in the Franklin Pike Multi-modal path study.
Thank you!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 12, 2019
June 5, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this much backing for the study is huge.
Reached 100 supporters
June 1, 2019
97 Comments
I was a member of the Task Force that prepared the grant Oak Hill has been given. As a resident, who formerly lived in midtown Atlanta and saw first hand the community benefits coming from such a pathway, I felt it was important to make this effort.
A study is just that and could provide data to help leaders make informed decisions based on facts, not impressions. This definitely should be supported.
It is not safe to walk or bike in much of Oak Hill or in Forest Hills, where I live. The more that can be done to provide greenways and sidewalks in these areas, the safer and more attractive they will be.
The magnitude of positive impact this will have on the community is extraordinary. The numbers of schools, churches, and places of business that would be accessible by something other than single occupant vehicles is reason enough make this happen. Please, make this happen.
In addition to other reasons cited, the MMP might strengthen the residential-only status of Oak Hill. Franklin Rd might become less attractive to commercial developers if, say, a greenway was another obstacle in the way of a strip mall.
I support this
It's an honor and privilege to have this opportunity. It's an easy investment in a future oriented community!
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The commissioners officially voted to join the study. We pulled it off. Keep watching to ensure they follow through.
August 17, 2019
Final supporters
Dear Oak Hill Board of Commissioners,
We respectfully ask you to re-consider your support of the Franklin Pike Multi-modal study. As citizens of our community, we want our elected leadership to advocate for greenway and sidewalk infrastructure improvements in our neighborhoods. Metro Nashville is giving us the opportunity to participate in the conversation about the future of the Franklin Pike corridor, and we do not want to relinquish it.
Safety, health, and connectivity are important to us, and while we are not advocating for the construction of a path, we would like to participate in the study so that we can find out more about this opportunity. The path would connect to the I-440 Greenway, Radnor Lake, Berry Hill, and Brentwood. It received 2-to-1 favorability on the Oak Hill survey, and has received strong support from every elected official representing our district.
We realize that Oak Hill will be required to contribute $60K for the $300K study, and that a directive of the grant will be building-in funding for the path, if the study recommends one. For residents on Franklin Pike, concerned about the impact this may have on them, the MPO has indicated that we can consider alternate routes.
Research indicates that greenways improve property values, safety, and community well-being. Please re-introduce and vote in favor of Oak Hill participation in the Franklin Pike Multi-modal path study.
Thank you!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 12, 2019
June 5, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this much backing for the study is huge.
Reached 100 supporters
June 1, 2019
97 Comments
I used to commute to Brentwood from East Nashville by bike. This section of road is not bike friendly and any options to correct this should at least be considered.
I was a member of the Task Force that prepared the grant Oak Hill has been given. As a resident, who formerly lived in midtown Atlanta and saw first hand the community benefits coming from such a pathway, I felt it was important to make this effort.
A study is just that and could provide data to help leaders make informed decisions based on facts, not impressions. This definitely should be supported.
It is not safe to walk or bike in much of Oak Hill or in Forest Hills, where I live. The more that can be done to provide greenways and sidewalks in these areas, the safer and more attractive they will be.
The magnitude of positive impact this will have on the community is extraordinary. The numbers of schools, churches, and places of business that would be accessible by something other than single occupant vehicles is reason enough make this happen. Please, make this happen.
In addition to other reasons cited, the MMP might strengthen the residential-only status of Oak Hill. Franklin Rd might become less attractive to commercial developers if, say, a greenway was another obstacle in the way of a strip mall.
I support this
It's an honor and privilege to have this opportunity. It's an easy investment in a future oriented community!
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I used to commute to Brentwood from East Nashville by bike. This section of road is not bike friendly and any options to correct this should at least be considered.