1/12/26 Barnes Cove Drive Traffic Calming Meeting

The Metro Nashville Network held a traffic calming meeting on January 12, 2026, focused on Barnes Cove Drive. The meeting, facilitated by a consultant from the Nashville Department of Transportation (INDOT), discussed the implementation of traffic calming measures, primarily speed cushions, to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety in this residential neighborhood. The project was selected based on traffic data and safety concerns, with Barnes Cove Drive ranking among the top 25 neighborhoods prioritized for such improvements. The meeting covered the proposed locations and spacing of speed cushions, considerations for emergency vehicle access, and the use of supplemental tools like radar feedback signs and pavement markings. Attendees raised questions about additional measures such as rumble strips, snow and ice impacts on speed cushions, and parking issues near Barnes Road. The process includes a neighborhood ballot requiring approval from property owners before construction, which is expected to be permanent but removable if necessary. No direct discussion of contract awards or budget allocations was noted, but the meeting outlined the procedural steps and community engagement for the traffic calming project.