The city held an open house on June 25 to solicit feedback for the city’s roadways and trails system, as well as the Lawrenceville Highway Access Management and Beautification project.
About 40 people came to city hall to look at the myriad of improvement projects, some of which may happen soon, and others that could take years to implement.
The project “aims to enhance the city’s transportation infrastructure by building on the 2018 Strategic Transportation Master Plan, 2019 Trail Master Plan, and 2023 Comprehensive Plan,” according to the city’s website.
This project’s goals are to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of the city’s transportation and connectivity issues, which focus on major corridors, intersections, school zones, and access management.
In addition, the project will also “evaluate transit, pedestrian, and bicycle systems to ensure a holistic approach to transportation planning. A dedicated trail network will be developed to offer alternative connectivity options and reduce vehicular traffic.”
Council member Cara Schroeder, who attended the session, said while there was great feedback for the many projects listed, warned that funding is limited.
“We are going to have to come with creative ideas to find solutions with the help of public input,” she said. “In addition, we have to partner with the Georgia Department on Transportation on most of these projects, so that’s another consideration.”
Schroeder said she feels some of the most problematic roadways and intersections within the community are Lawrenceville Highway, Mountain Industrial Boulevard, and the intersection of Cooledge and Brockett Roads.
Mayor Frank Auman, who also attended the open house, said public input “adds to the overall picture.”
“It takes a lot of effort to get public input, so it’s great that people came out tonight,” he said.
Those who weren’t able to be at the open house and want to weigh in, the city has a link to a survey, which will be taken into consideration as Pond & Company prepares a report about the roadway and trail systems and recommendations for implementation.
