Southwest Gwinnett Safe Access Study

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The Southwest Gwinnett Safe Access Study generally includes the area bound by Interstate 85 on the west, Old Norcross Tucker Road to the south, Lawrenceville Highway to the east, and Beaver Ruin Road to the north.

The study will also focus on the revitalization of two nodes in the Mountain Park area:

Rockbridge Node, located at Five Forks-Trickum Road and Rockbridge Road
Killian Hill Node, located at Five Forks-Trickum Road and Killian Hill Road

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Please read about the types of projects being recommended on the left, and then provide input on the interactive map of proposed project recommendations on the right.

Click the plus signs below for more information on the types of projects being recommended.

These projects include filling in sidewalk gaps to create a continuous pedestrian network, and widening sidewalks and adding buffers to create a safer and more comfortable environment for pedestrians.

This is a multiuse trail that allows people to walk, run, bike, skate, or use other non-motorized transportation modes. It is constructed with concrete and runs parallel to the roadway with a grass buffer for separation from vehicular traffic.

Installing short sections of median in a center two-way left-turn lane helps to visually "calm," or slow down, traffic and can serve as a refuge for pedestrians crossing the street. It also can help to reduce the frequency of sideswipe and head-on crashes. The median may be landscaped with low-maintenance grass or ground cover.

This type of lighting is scaled a shorter height to more directly illuminate pedestrians walking along a roadway or side path, or crossing an intersection.

A mid-block crossing creates a safe place to cross the road between signalized intersections. The crossing may include a pedestrian refuge, flashing beacon, and/or activated crosswalk signal. It is most appropriate where there is pedestrian activity, good sight distance, and a long distance between crossings.

A roundabout helps to slow traffic and reduces the number of conflict points compared to a conventional intersection, creating a safer environment for both pedestrians and motorists. Before a roundabout is installed, a feasibility study would determine whether it is an optimal solution for the intersection.

A trail is an off-road multiuse path that allows people to walk, run, bike, skate, or use other non-motorized transportation modes. It is not located along a roadway but instead follows its own alignment or possibly a stream or utility easement. An off-road trail is ideally 12 to 14 feet in width and typically constructed with concrete as well as timber bridges and boardwalks around wetlands and other environmentally-sensitive areas.

Bus stop amenities like benches, shelters, trash receptacles, lighting, or bike racks make it easier and more convenient for people to wait at bus stops. Specific amenities are chosen based on a variety of factors, including total boarding activity, nearby destinations, and feasibility of construction or installation of amenities.

These improvements include connecting short segments of roadways or pedestrian facilities to improve access for the community.

These improvements may include installing crosswalks and pedestrian signals, enhancing the visibility of existing crosswalks, or installing a leading pedestrian interval, which is a signal technology that gives pedestrians a few extra seconds to enter a crosswalk before vehicles are given the green signal.