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Me e ting Age nda Cascade Corridor Improvements: Phase I March 20, 2018 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Arrival of Attendees 6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome and Introductions 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Project Overview Presentation 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Questions and Answers 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Open House / Public Input Activities
Re ne w Atlanta and T SPL OST Renew Atlanta: o $250 million infrastructure bond program approved by voters on March 17, 2015 o Over 80% of voters approved TSPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax for transportation): o Atlanta voters approved the referendum on November 8, 2016, authorizing investment in transit and transportation infrastructure o Referendum passed by 68%
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Casc ade Road Cor r idor Impr ove me nts (Phase 1) Project Limits: City Limits (near Kingsdale Drive) to Willis Mill Road and Delowe Drive to Avon Avenue o Drainage and Erosion Improvements o Pedestrian Safety Enhancements o Traffic Signal and Communication Upgrades o Shared User Amenities (Sidewalks, Bike Lanes) o Improved Accessibility to MARTA Bus Stops Resurfacing (City Limits to Ralph David Abernathy)
Dr ainage and E r osion Impr ove me nts ► Install concrete header curb and catch basins to collect and route stormwater away from roadway
Pe de str ian Safe ty E nhanc e me nts ► Signalized pedestrian crossings RESIDENCE (flashing beacons) RESIDENCE and refuge islands RESIDENCE RESIDENCE RESIDENCE
T r affic Signal & Communic ation Upgr ade s ► Improved signal timing, detection, and coordination ► Upgraded equipment (pedestrian crossing push buttons, signals, cabinets, wiring)
Shar e d Use r Ame nitie s ► Consistent lane widths (10’ travel lane) ► Renew Atlanta is looking into potentially adding center lane medians at appropriate locations
Shar e d Use r Ame nitie s ► Dedicated and shared bike lanes ► Sidewalks separated from travel lanes by 2-ft buffer
Impr ove d MART A Bus Ac c e ss ► Improved facilities for accessing MARTA buses including sidewalks and bus shelters (where warranted)
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Safe ty Re c omme ndations ► Kingsdale Drive SW ► Pedestrian crosswalks and signage improvements I- 75 Side Road RESIDENCE Warning RESIDENCE ST RE E T NAME Ped Crossing Warning
Safe ty Re c omme ndations ► Adams Drive SW ► Pedestrian crosswalks and signage improvements I- 75 I ntersection RESIDENCE Warning RESIDENCE ST RE E T NAME RESIDENCE
2 PROJE CT DE SIGN The Corridor will have the same look and feel from the Atlanta City limit to Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd.
3 WHAT ’S NE XT ? ► Next Steps I- 75 Finalize Plans Complete Permitting Process (Trees, Erosion Control) Right of Way Utility Coordination Solicitation & Contractor Selection Construction
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4 QUE ST IONS & COMME NT S Question and Answer session (please limit comments to 2 minutes) Visit informational boards & discuss with City of Atlanta representatives Complete a comment card and leave with a Renew Atlanta representative
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