Requests were made to include local complete streets concepts including pedestrian and cycling infrastructure along the project.

Requests were made to include local complete streets concepts…

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019
by Brandon Batt

There are a number of local bike, pedestrian, and complete streets interests, plans, and projects near the SR 400 Express Lanes corridor. Bike, pedestrian, and complete streets facilities are not within the confines of the SR 400 Express Lanes project scope; however, GDOT will coordinate with local governments to determine if they wish to provide funding to advance portions of the bike, pedestrian, and complete streets facilities into this project. It is GDOT’s intent to replace existing overpasses in kind and in a manner that doesn’t preclude other pedestrian, cycling, and complete streets local projects. The SR 400 Express Lanes project is a managed lanes project and complete streets policies do not apply to managed lanes projects.

Commenters requested clarification on how the SR 400 Express Lanes project will tie into the I-285 Top End Express Lanes project.

Comments were received seeking justification for additional stormwater detention ponds along the project. Safety concerns were raised regarding stream realignments, pedestrian access to proposed stormwater retention ponds, and potential mosquitos near the ponds.