• George Boulineau, Douglasville Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee • J.R. Davidson, City of Douglasville Police Department • Councilwoman Lashun Burr-Danley, City of Douglasville • Councilman Terry Miller, City of Douglasville • Corey Jackson, City of Douglasville • Marcus Thompson, City of Douglasville • Ron Roberts, Douglas County • Miguel Valentin, Douglas County • Karla Poshedly, Douglas County • April McKown, City of Douglasville • Patrice Williams, City of Douglasville • Michelle Wright , City of Douglasville • Reggie James, Atlanta Regional Commission
• Megan Weiss, Georgia Department of Transportation
PLANNING PROCESS Community Engagement An integral part of the planning process is reaching out to the community to get input and feedback. The Douglasville CTP update used multiple methods to engage the community including a steering committee, an online survey tool, attending community events, and a public meeting. Inventory and Assessment The inventory and assessment phase establishes baseline conditions of the transportation network and projects future conditions. Problems and opportunities are identified through analytical methodologies.
Recommendations The recommendations phase looks at capital projects that will address the issues and opportunities found in the previous planning phases. The projects are broken down into short, mid, and long-range implementation phases.
RECOMMENDATIONS The following project recommendations address issues identified through data analysis, staff input, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement. The projects are broken down into four types: • Vehicular Safety & Operations – This project type includes improvements along a corridor such as signal upgrades, turning lanes, medians, and fiber signal communications. • Intersection Improvements – This project type is similar to safety and operations but are limited to a single intersection. They can also include upgraded pedestrian accommodations.
• Roadway Widenings – This project type adds capacity to roadways by adding additional travel lanes. This is the most expensive project type in this plan. • Active Transportation – This project type includes accommodations for people such as sidewalks, multiuse trails, bike lanes, and crosswalks.
VEHICULAR SAFETY & OPERATIONS Crash data covering the most recent three-year period was pulled from the GDOT GEARS database for this analysis. Crash density was analyzed to identify corridors and intersections with vehicular safety concerns. In addition, stakeholder and public input was used to verify the results. Safety concerns include: • Chapel Hill Road from the interchange with I-20 south past Stewart Mill Rd
• • • • • • • • • •
Douglas Boulevard near SR 5 as well as Chapel Hill Rd SR 6 from near Blairs Bridge Rd to Maxham Rd Chicago Ave from Strickland St to Cave Springs Rd SR 92 From the I-20 interchange to the new SR 92 bypass project SR 92 from US 78 north to Upshaw Mill Rd SR 5 near the intersection with US 78 Intersection of Chapel Hill Rd and Douglas Blvd Intersection of Chapel Hill Rd and Stewart Mill Rd Intersection of Blairs Bridge Rd and SR 6 Intersection of US 78 and SR 5
VEHICULAR SAFETY & OPERATIONS Safety concerns were cross referenced with planned and recently completed projects to guard against duplicating efforts. Recommendations from the Dallas Highway LCI study were also considered and included in these recommendations.
VEHICULAR SAFETY & OPERATIONS
VEHICULAR SAFETY & OPERATIONS Project ID
*DTP-09
DTP-12
Road
Chapel Hill Rd
Chicago Ave
From
Nightingale Ln
Strickland St
To
Hospital Dr
Operational and traffic flow improvements access management features, turn lanes, signal operational upgrades, and ITS connectivity.
Cave Springs Rd.
Safety upgrade - signal timing, turn lanes, or access management. Shoulder upgrades for safety.
DTP-25 Ellis Street
SR 92 Relocation
Description
Huey Rd
Convert to urban section with curb and gutter and sidewalk.
VEHICULAR SAFETY & OPERATIONS * Possible partnership with Douglas County DOT
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Project ID
Road
From
To
DTP-03
Chapel Hill Rd
at Douglas Blvd
-
Prestley Mill Rd
at High St
DTP-11
-
DTP-04
SR 5
at Concourse Pkwy
-
DTP-21
Bright Star Rd
at Wood Rd
-
*DTP-16
Prestley Mill Rd
at Frank Ln
-
Description Additional Right and Left Turn lanes, signal upgrade, streetlights. Gateway Feature Traffic study to assess how well intersection has improved as result of GDOT project #0012618.
Traffic Study
Roundabout
DTP-17
Prestley Mill Rd
at Saddlebrook Way
Roundabout
DTP-10
Douglas Blvd
CONGESTION
At SR5
-
Add a second eastbound and westbound left turn lane. Add a dedicated westbound right turn land. Add a dedicated southbound right turn lane.
* Possible partnership with Douglas County DOT
The Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Regional Travel Demand Model (TDM) was utilized to assess congestion on Douglasville roadways going out to the year 2040. Stakeholder and public input was used to verify results of the congestion analysis. In general, congestion on non-interstate routes in
Douglasville is relatively minor. Much of the existing and projected future congestion was centered near downtown Douglasville along SR 92 (Fairburn Rd and Dallas Hwy) and US 78 (Veterans Memorial). The SR 92 bypass project that is currently under construction is expected to alleviate much of the congestion downtown. In additions, there is some overlap with corridors with safety concerns. Congested Corridors Include: • US 78 (Veterans Memorial Highway) in downtown Douglasville and near SR 5 •
Riverside Parkway from SR 92 to King Dr
•
Chapel Hill Rd near Interstate 20
•
Blairs Bridge Rd from Mt. Vernon Rd to SR 6
The congestion analysis was cross referenced with planned and recently completed projects to guard against duplicating efforts.
WIDENING
WIDENING Project ID
Road
From
To
*DTP-07
Chapel Hill Rd
Stewart Mill Rd
Central Church Rd
DTP-26
*DTP-08
John West Rd Relocation
I-20
Mobley Creek
SR 5 (Bill Arp Rd)
Bright Star Rd
Bright Star Road
Description
Widening from 2 to 4 lanes Relocate John West Road to the north to tie in with Bright Star Connector. Close Cherry Lane and limit the existing John West Road to right in/right out. Split diamond interchange. At I-20 at SR 5 and I-20 at Bright Star Road with frontage roads between Bright Star Road and SR 5 and two new signalized intersections at new ramp termini with Bright Star Road.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
*DTP-14
Blairs Bridge Rd.
Mt. Vernon Rd
SR 6 (Thornton Rd)
Widening from 2 to 4 lanes
* Possible partnership with Douglas County DOT
During the planning process for this CTP update two other plans were under development: the Dallas Highway LCI plan and a Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Plan. Both plans have project recommendations for active transportation (walking, biking, etc.). Because of these two other efforts the CTP did not develop specific project recommendations.
A high-level analysis of was conducted to identify priority pedestrian corridors based on land use, transit routes, proximity to schools, and proximity to parks. Those priority routes are shown in the image on the left. The Dallas Highway LCI study is complete. Its recommendations are included. The recommendations from the ongoing Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Plan will be included.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION Project ID
Road
From
To
*DTP-15
Riverside Parkway
SR 92 (Fairburn Rd)
King Dr
DTP-01
Church St
Rose Ave
Fairburn Rd
DTP-18
Club Dr
Selman Drive
Church St
DTP-13
Campbellton St
Wood Valley Rd
Church St
DTP-19
Veterans Memorial McCarley St. RR Xing
Description
Fairburn Road
DTP-06
Spring St
Club Dr
-
*DTP-22
Prestley Mill Rd
Hospital Dr
Saddlebrook Way
*DTP-23
Prestley Mill Rd
Hospital Dr
Slater Mill Rd
DTP-02
Dallas HWY
Strickland St.
Complete Street including separated shared use path. Redesign the Church Street streetscape to include narrower travel lanes, a cycle track, landscape strips, wider sidewalks (minimum 8’ width) and on-street parking, space permitting. Redesign the Club Drive streetscape to include narrower travel lanes, a multi-use trail, landscape strips, and on-street parking, space permitting. Redesign the Campbellton Street streetscape to include narrower travel lanes, a multi-use trail, landscape strips, and sidewalks. Create an alternative streetscape design for Veterans Memorial HWY to replace GDOT's plan. Construct new 6' sidewalk to connect to the conference center. Add sidewalk on south side of road
Add multi use path on north side of road Implement recommendations from Dallas New State Route 92 Highway LCI.
* Possible partnership with Douglas County DOT
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION Project ID
Road
From
To
Description
Implement complete street conversion. The preferred typical section would reduce the amount of vehicular travel lanes from 5 to 2 (one in each direction). It would include street parking on both sides of the road. The new typical section would accommodate Veterans Memorial nonvehicular modes by adding a landscaped median outside of the street parking and then a one-way cycle track. Outside of the cycle track would be a 5' furniture zone followed by a 10' sidewalk. Complete street conversion would include upgrade pedestrian crossings at Estelle St, Spring St, Church St, and Veterans Memorial.
DTP-05
Fairburn Rd
Hospital Dr
DTP-20
Veterans Memorial
Fairburn Rd
SR 92 Relocation
*DTP-24
Dorris Rd
Durelee Ln
Fairburn Rd
Construct a 10' shared use path Construct a 10' shared use path
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION *DTP-28
Citywide Study
-
-
ITS Implementation study
* Possible partnership with Douglas County DOT
ALL PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
FUNDING SPLOST The main source of funding for transportation projects used by the City of Douglasville is the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). A SPLOST is a 1% sales tax that can be used for capital improvements in the city. The current SPLOST was approved in 2016. It began collection in April 2017 and will run through April 2023. It will generate an estimated $37,504,000 for the city. The SPLOST was approved with a specific project list and dedicates about 45% to transportation projects. For the purposes of this study it was assumed that the SPLOST will be renewed in 2023. With a 3% annual growth rate the new SPLOST could generate up to $41,644,000. With a similar percentage allocated to transportation (45% – 55%) the City of Douglasville could invest between $18.7 million and $22.9 million in transportation improvements. In order to implement the recommended projects multiple SPLOST renewals will be required.
FUNDING SPLOST Estimated new SPLOST funding is broken down here by implementation time periods: Short Term, Mid Term, Long Term. Estimate uses 3% growth rate and a 50% allocation to transportation. •
Short Term – 2020-2025: $6,500,000 estimated additional funding
•
Mid Term – 2026 – 2030: $18,000,000 estimated additional funding
•
Long Term – 2031 – 2041: $50,500,000 estimated additional funding
•
Total Plan 2020 – 2041: $75,000,000 estimated additional funding
These funds can be used directly to implement transportation projects. In addition they can be used as match for federal or state funds to leverage total funding.
FUNDING Federal Funding In addition to local funding for transportation, federal funds can be secured to help implement projects. Federal funding comes with more administrative requirements which typically increases implementation time. However, federal funds can be used for up to 80% of project costs which would make the increased oversite worthwhile for larger, more expensive projects. The City of Douglasville could allocate a portion of its SPLOST funds to use as a match for federal funds. For example, if the city allocated $10 million as a 20% match it could leverage an additional $40 million in federal funds to implement a $50 million project. Strategic use of federal funds for large projects is recommended. Smaller projects can be implemented faster with less red tape by utilizing only local funds.
FUNDING State Funding State funds can also be utilized to implement projects on state routes. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) allocates these funds. Often local governments can partner with GDOT to fund projects. A common partnership would include the city funding the preliminary engineering phase of the project while GDOT would fund right of way and construction costs. All project agreements are different, but this type of arrangement could help implement projects on state routes.
PROJECT LIST – Project ID Project Type
DTP-01
DTP-02
DTP-03
DTP-04
DTP-05
Road
PAGE 1 From
To
Description
Implementation Phase
Short Range
Church St
Rose Ave
Fairburn Rd
Redesign the Church Street streetscape to include narrower travel lanes, a cycle track, landscape strips, wider sidewalks (minimum 8’ width) and on-street parking, space permitting
Dallas Highway
Strickland St
New State Route 92
Implement recommendations from Dallas Highway LCI.
Chapel Hill Rd
at Douglas Blvd
SR 5
at Concourse Pkwy
Active Transportation
Cost
Prioritization Score
$ 5,200,000.00
10
Complete Street
Intersection
Intersection
Complete Street
Fairburn Rd
Hospital Dr
Veterans Memorial
$
7,200,000
Additional Right and Left Turn lanes, signal upgrade, streetlights
Short Range
$
1,582,000
8.75
Traffic study to assess how well intersection has improved as result of GDOT project #0012618
Short Range
$
50,000
8.75
Implement complete street conversion. The preferred typical section would reduce the amount of vehicular travel lanes from 5 to 2 (one in each direction). It would include street parking on both sides of the road. The new typical section would accommodate non-vehicular modes by adding a landscaped median outside of the street parking and a one-way cycle track pair. Outside of the cycle track would be a 5' landscape flex zone followed by a 10' sidewalk. Complete street conversion would include upgrade pedestrian crossings at Estelle St, Spring St, Church St, and Veterans Memorial.
Mid Range
$
12,400,000
8.75
PROJECT LIST – DTP-06 *DTP-07
Active Transportation Roadway Capacity
Spring St
Chapel Hill Rd
PAGE 2 Club Dr
Stewart Mill Rd
Central Church Rd
Construct new 6' sidewalk to connect to the conference center
Mid Range
$
200,000.00
8.75
Widening from 2 to 4 lanes
Long Range
$
15,800,000
8.75
These project costs are based on planning level studies and experience on prior projects and are approximate only. All costs are subject to change due to fluctuations in the construction market as well as further detailed design associated with each project provided. Project ID Project Type
Road
From
To
Description
Long Range
Mid Range
*DTP-08
Interchange Capacity
I-20
SR 5 (Bill Arp Rd)
Bright Star Road
Split diamond interchange. At I-20 at SR 5 and I-20 at Bright Star Road with frontage roads between Bright Star Road and SR 5 and two new signalized intersections at new ramp termini with Bright Star Road.
*DTP-09
Safety & Operational
Chapel Hill Rd
Nightingale Ln
Hospital Dr
Operational and traffic flow improvements access management features, turn lanes, signal operational upgrades, and ITS connectivity
DTP-10
DTP-11
Intersection
Douglas Blvd
at SR 5
Implementation Phase
Conference Center
Cost
Prioritization Score
$
32,000,000
7.75
$
2,000,000
7.5
Add a second eastbound and westbound left turn lane. Add a dedicated westbound right turn land. Add a dedicated southbound right turn lane.
Mid Range
$
3,025,000
7.5
Gateway Feature
Short Range
$
50,000
6.25
Intersection Prestley Mill Rd
at High St
PROJECT LIST – DTP-12
DTP-13
Safety & Operational
Active Transportation
*DTP-14
Roadway Capacity
*DTP-15
Complete Street
PAGE 3
Chicago Ave
Campbellton St
Strickland St
Cave Springs Rd
Wood Valley Rd
Church St
Safety upgrade - signal timing, turn lanes, or access management, and shoulder upgrades.
Mid Range $
2,550,000
6.25
Redesign the Campbellton Street streetscape to include narrower travel lanes, a multi-use trail, landscape strips, and sidewalks
Mid Range
$
2,300,000
6.25
$
36,081,000
6.25
Blairs Bridge Rd
Mt Vernon Rd
SR 6 (Thornton Rd)
Widening from 2 to 4 lanes
Long Range
Riverside Pkwy
SR 92 (Fairburn Rd)
King Dr
Complete Street including separated shared use path. (approximately 5.5 miles)
Long Range
$15,000,000
6.25
These project costs are based on planning level studies and experience on prior projects and are approximate only. All costs are subject to change due to fluctuations in the construction market as well as further detailed design associated with each project provided. Project ID Project Type *DTP-16
DTP-17
DTP-18
Description
Implementation Phase
at Frank Ln
Roundabout
Long Range
$
2,000,000
6.25
Prestley Mill Rd
at Saddlebrook Way
Roundabout
Long Range
$
2,000,000
6.25
Club Dr
Selman Drive
Redesign the Club Drive streetscape to include narrower travel lanes, a multi-use trail, landscape strips, and on-street parking, space permitting
Short Range
$
3,000,000
5.25
Road
From
Prestley Mill Rd
To
Cost
Prioritization Score
Intersection
Intersection
Active Transportation
Church St
PROJECT LIST – DTP-19
Active Transportation
DTP-20
Active Transportation
DTP-21
Intersection
PAGE 4
Veterans Memorial Hwy
McCarley St RR Xing
Veterans Memorial Hwy
Fairburn Rd
Bright Star Rd
at Wood Rd
Fairburn Rd
SR 92 Relocation
*DTP-22
Active Transportation
Prestley Mill Rd
Hospital Dr
Saddlebrook Way
*DTP-23
Active Transportation
Prestley Mill Rd
Hospital Dr
Slater Mill Rd
Create an alternative streetscape design for W. Broad Street to replace GDOT's plan
Short Range
Construct a 10' shared use path
Mid Range
$
1,850,418
Traffic Study
Short Range
$
50,000
5
Add sidewalk on south side of road
Long Range
$
5,000,000
5
Add multi use path on north side of road
Long Range
$
8,000,000
5
$5,000,000
5.25 5.25
These project costs are based on planning level studies and experience on prior projects and are approximate only. All costs are subject to change due to fluctuations in the construction market as well as further detailed design associated with each project provided. Project Project Type ID *DTP-24
Active Transportation
Road
From
To
Dorris Rd
Durelee Ln
Fairburn Rd
Description
Implementation Phase
Construct a 10' shared use path
Long Range
Cost
$
3,500,000
Prioritization Score
5
PROJECT LIST – DTP-25
Safety & Operational
Ellis Street
DTP-26
*DTP-28
PAGE 5
Roadway Capacity John West Rd Relocation
SR 92 Relocation
Huey Rd
Mobley Creek
Bright Star Rd
Convert to urban section with curb and gutter and sidewalk.
Long Range
$
1,300,000
4.25
Relocate John West Road to the north to tie in with Bright Star Connector. Close Cherry Lane and limit the existing John West Road to right in/right out.
Long Range
$
10,000,000
3
ITS implementation study
Short Range
$
150,000
Study Citywide
These project costs are based on planning level studies and experience on prior projects and are approximate only. All costs are subject to change due to fluctuations in the construction market as well as further detailed design associated with each project provided.
PLANS • North Side Trail Plan • Dallas Highway LCI Study • Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Plan • Fairburn Road LCI Plan • North Side Redevelopment Plan
• I-20 @ SR5/Bright Star Road Transportation Study • Prestley Mill Road Corridor Study • Downtown Master Plan and 10-Year Strategic Plan • Downtown Douglasville Public Arts Master Plan • Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Plan
CONTACT
City of Douglasville Community Development Department williamsp@douglasvillega.gov | 678.449.3042