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Addressing Traffic Congestion in Clarksville, Tennessee

Proposing Road Expansion for Safer and Faster Commute

References:

Addressing the Rival Perspectives

  • Anderson, K. (2023, June 7). Census shows Clarksville leading growth in Tennessee, 5th overall. Chronicle. https://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/local/2023/06/07/census-shows-clarksville-leading-growth-in-tennessee-5th-overall/70294105007/
  • Che, M., Yang, F., Sun, J., Zhang, C., & Zhang, J. (2023). Influence of road network expansion on the landscape ecological risk in the Yangtze River Delta region over the past two decades. Ecological Indicators, 156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.111178
  • Long, J. C., Xie, L. J., & Xie, H. Y. (2024). Urban road traffic congestion prediction based on knowledge graph. Advances in Transportation Studies, 15–24. https://doi.org/10.53136/97912218123052
  • Rahman, M. M., Najaf, P., Fields, M. G., & Thill, J.-C. (2022). Traffic congestion and its urban scale factors: Empirical evidence from American urban areas. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 16(5), 406–421. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2021.1885085
  • Long, J. (n.d.). Fatality history In Clarksville, TN. Tennessee State Government - TN.gov. https://www.tn.gov/safety/stats/dashboards/fatalityhistory.html
  • Research, N. (n.d.). Clarksville, TN Population - 2023 stats & trends. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/topic/clarksville-tn-population/
  • Long-term benefits outweigh intial disruptions and costs.
  • Importance of community input and transparent planning.
  • Potential for phased implementation to minimize disruption.
  • Highlighting successful case studies of similar projects.

(Long, 2024)

Community Impact

  • Shorter commute times and less stress.
  • Reduced gas consumption.
  • More time for productive activies.
  • Increased economic expanion:
  • Attracts more visitors.
  • Boots local revenue and well-being of Clarksville.

(Rahman, Najaf, Fields, & Thill, 2022).

Impact of Rapid Growth

  • Rapid growth leading to severe traffic congestion, especially during peak hours.
  • Clarksville's rise due to being on the "safest places to live" list.
  • Increased neighborhoods but unchanged roads.
  • Traffic congestion impacts commute times and quality of life.

(Anderson, 2023)

Rival Perspectives

Fatality Timeline In Clarksville, TN

Call to Action - Conclusion

The provided image shows a bar graph titled "Fatality Timeline" which tracks the number of fatalities per year from 2010 to 2024.

Rapid Growth In Clarksville, TN

(Research, n.d.)

  • Current Infratructure:
  • Some beleive exsiting roads are sufficient.
  • Concerns about project cost and potential tax increases.
  • Economic Concerns:
  • Potiential tax hikes amidst economic challenges.
  • Construction disruption:
  • Increased traffic congestion and noise during roadwork.
  • Negative short-term impact on community.
  • Clarksville's growth requires proactive infrastructure solutions.
  • Road expansion will alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety.
  • Enhances overall quality and support sustained growth.
  • Encourages economic development and makes Clarksville more attractive to visitors and residents.

(Long, n.d.)

Benefits Of Road Expansion

  • Improve Traffic Flow:
  • Faster, smoother traffic with increased lanes.
  • Less chaotic rush hour and safer commutes.
  • Enhanced Safety:
  • Reduced risk of accidents.
  • More space for emergency vehicles.
  • Brighter road striping for better visibility.

(Che, Yang, Sun, Zhang, & Zhang, 2023)

Overview

Clarksville, Tennessee

Clarksville, Tennessee is a rapidly growing city located 45 minutes outside of Nashville, ranking as the fifth leading city in Tennessee.

Located just outside Nahville, Clarksville's rapid growth has brought about significant changes impacting its residents and infrastructure.

(Anderson, 2023)

Eddie Brown

Purdue University Global

CM 220: College Composition II

Jesse Munoz

15 July 2024

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