Davidson Street Bikeway

The Davidson Street section of the Music City Bikeway is the longest continuous bike lane in the public right-of-way in Nashville.  It is a key connection from East Nashville and Shelby Bottoms Park to Downtown Nashville via the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.  Since the completion of the bikeway in 2015, it has become a popular commuter route for cyclists from East Nashville to Downtown, as well as a recreational destination for users. 

While providing excellent connectivity, the Davidson Street Bikeway can be uncomfortable for cyclists and pedestrians due to the existing large road section of impervious surface, combined with the lack of shade from existing trees.  By removing underutilized existing pavement within the public right-of-way, this project aims to create a more comfortable pedestrian experience while slowing down and improving stormwater quality through low-impact design practices.  The key objectives for this project are to enhance water quality, increase the urban tree canopy, and establish a standard for future bikeways in Nashville.

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