Alpharetta, Georgia – Every trip through North Fulton tells a story. It may begin behind the wheel on a busy road, at a bus stop, along a sidewalk or on a bicycle route that suddenly ends.
Now, residents have an opportunity to help decide how those stories should change—and where future transportation improvements should begin.
The North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan is gathering public input to identify the region’s most pressing transportation needs. The planning effort will examine how people move through North Fulton and establish priorities for creating safer, better-connected routes for residents, businesses and visitors.
The Atlanta Regional Commission is leading the regional initiative in partnership with five North Fulton cities: Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs. By bringing the communities together under one plan, officials aim to consider transportation challenges that often extend beyond individual city boundaries.
People who drive, walk, bike or use public transportation are encouraged to share their experiences. Feedback can include concerns about road safety, traffic movement, missing connections or other obstacles that make everyday travel more difficult.
The next chance to participate will come during Avalon Nights Live on Friday, July 31. Members of the project team will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. at 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta.
Visitors will be able to learn how the comprehensive transportation plan is being developed, discuss current travel conditions and identify improvements they believe should receive attention. The informal setting gives community members an opportunity to provide feedback while attending the evening event at Avalon.
Residents do not have to attend the July gathering to take part in the process. Additional engagement options are expected to become available soon, including an online survey that will allow people to submit their views remotely.
A public open house is also scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Preston Ridge Community Center. More information about that meeting and other participation opportunities will be announced as the planning process continues.
The final plan will be shaped by the transportation needs and priorities identified across the five participating cities. Public input will help planners understand not only where problems exist today, but also what North Fulton’s transportation network should look like in the future.
More information about the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan and upcoming opportunities to participate is available at https://bit.ly/4gR4Yxh.
