Community Voices Shape Vision for a Safer, More Walkable Hixson Pike and Riverview Village
In response to longstanding safety concerns and two separate car accidents in late 2024, five neighborhood associations—Baker Hilltop, Dallas Heights, Fairhills, North Chattanooga, and Riverview—collaborated to gather community input on improving Hixson Pike between Fernway and Barton, and in the Riverview Village area. This effort was initiated by invitation of Councilwoman Jenny Hill who we thank for inviting our input on this important shared space.
Over three months, the group conducted a survey that garnered over 350 responses and hosted a community meeting attended by more than 60 residents. The feedback coalesced around two primary goals:
Slowing traffic speeds to enhance safety for all road users.
Developing continuous pedestrian pathways to improve walkability through the Riverview Village area.
Key recommendations towards those goals include relocating the southbound lane merge on Hixson Pike to a safer location north of its current spot, adding crosswalks, and constructing sidewalks where they are currently absent.
For a comprehensive overview of the community's priorities and suggestions, please refer to the following documents:
Survey Response Report: Hixson Pike Survey Responses
Community Priorities Statement: Hixson Pike - Riverview Village - Community Priorities Statement
Presentation: Hixson Pike Community Survey D2 Presentation
This community-driven effort exemplifies how local collaboration can lead to actionable plans for safer, more accessible neighborhoods and we hope it encourages continued collaboration and engagement in our community.
