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New temporary traffic calming demonstration set for Frazier Avenue

After the public raised safety concerns in light of recent accidents on Frazier Avenue in NorthShore, the City of Chattanooga and NorthShore Merchants Collective have announced a demonstration of new traffic patterns.

NOOGAtoday | Frazier Avenue traffic calming demonstration graphic of barrel placement

On Saturdays and Sundays, drivers will utilize a temporary traffic pattern along Frazier Avenue.

Rendering provided by the City of Chattanooga

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In light of recent tragedies + concerns of the level of safety for drivers and pedestrians traveling on Frazier Avenue, the City of Chattanooga will instate a temporary traffic calming demonstration on this NorthShore street.

In partnership with the NorthShore Merchants Collective, this demonstration will run for the remaining weekends in December, beginning Friday, Dec. 8. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Traffic barrels will be set up, establishing a weekend traffic pattern for Saturdays + Sundays (and will be removed during weekdays).
  • City engineers will study this pilot travel pattern for future reconfiguration, in line with recent work on Central, Bailey + McCallie Avenues.
  • A new 25-mile speed limit will be permanently instated for Frazier Avenue — speed monitoring radar poles + an increase in police enforcement in the neighborhoods will be in place.
NOOGAtoday | Frazier Avenue rendering

Anticipate traffic barrels placed in the areas delineated in black.

Renderings provided by the City of Chattanooga

What they’re saying

  • “This tactical intervention, accompanied by enforcement, will allow us to improve conditions on Frazier Avenue 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.” — Mayor Tim Kelly
  • “Residents have spoken loud and clear about their concerns. This immediate action will slow cars down and make Frazier safer [...] Moving forward, we will focus on learning what solutions best meet all stakeholder needs so we can develop and implement a permanent solution.” — Chattanooga City Council Vice Chairwoman Jenny Hill
  • “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.” —Northshore Merchants Collective President Catharine Daniels

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