General Information
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Programmed Alternative Mode Improvements:
Full
County, NE
Planning Area, SE Planning Area,
NW
Planning Area, SW
Plannning Area
Programmed & Long Range Roadway Improvements:
Full
County,
NE
Planning Area, SE Planning Area,
NW Planning Area,
SW
Planning Area
Potential Alternative Mode Improvement Options:
Full
County,
NE
Planning Area, SE Planning Area,
NW
Planning Area,
SW
Planning Area
Potential Roadway Improvement Options:
Full
County,
NE
Planning Area,
SE
Planning Area,
NW
Planning Area,
SW
Planning Area
Public Meeting Minutes
August 2006 Public Meeting Minutes
The
following is a synopsis of the four public meetings conducted
in East Cobb, Kennesaw,
Marietta and Powder
Springs on August 16-24, 2006.
August
Public Meeting Powerpoint Presentation
April
2006 Public Meeting Minutes
The
following is a synopsis of the eight public meetings conducted in
Acworth,
Austell,
Kennesaw,
Marietta,
Powder
Springs, Smyrna
and Unincorportated
Cobb County on April 10-20, 2006.
CTP Newsletters and Fact Sheets
Fall 2007 posted Sept. 20, 2007
Winter 2007
Spring 2006
Website Links
City of Acworth
City of Austell
City of Kennesaw
City of Marietta
City of Powder Springs
City of Smyrna
The Atlanta Regional Commission
ARC Freight Planning
Bicycle/Pedestrian
Cobb 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Cobb County Department of Transportation
Cobb County Airport-McCollum Field
Cobb Community Transit
CobbRides
Douglas County Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Georgia Department of Transportation
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
I-285 Transit Feasibility Study
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit System
Mobility 2030 Regional Transportation Plan
Northwest I-75/575 HOV/BRT Study
Paulding County Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)?
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan will establish a strategic, long-range comprehensive program to address the transportation challenges facing Cobb County and the municipalities now and into the future. The Plan will address all parts of the transportation system, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, bike facilities, transit and the potential for new systems such as passenger rail service.
Why is the Cobb County Transportation Plan (CTP) Unique?
The Cobb County Transportation Plan is unique because the County and its six cities- Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna are working together to develop a joint transportation plan to meet the needs of both the County as a whole and each City individually. The Plan will thus be able to provide the basis for a unified and integrated transportation network that facilitates the movement of people and goods and optimizes the use of resources.
What is the difference between the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) and the SPLOST?
The SPLOST, approved by voters in 2005, addresses short range projects that will provide some immediate relief from transportation problems. The Comprehensive Transportation Plan is a long-range program that considers present and future demands on the transportation system. The Plan will evaluate the demands on the City and County’s transportation system into the future all the way to 2030. The recommendations will be phased into short-range (less than 10 years), mid-range (less than 15 years) and long-range (up to 25 years) packages. The results of this study will be used as input to the Atlanta Regional Commission for update of the Regional Transportation Plan and to establish eligibility for federal funding.
How long will the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) take to complete?
The CTP will take 18 months to complete. The study work program is organized into two phases. Phase 1, to be completed by March 2007, addresses the transportation elements for development of City and County Comprehensive Plans. Phase 2 will follow with a targeted focus on the transportation challenges facing the County and City and will lead to the development of a Comprehensive Transportation Plan by October 2007.
How can I participate in developing the Comprehensive Transportation Plan?
There will be multiple opportunities to participate and provide input to the transportation plan development in the coming months. You can participate in the following ways:
- Attending Public Meetings
- Visiting the Cobb County / City Websites
- Send us an E-mail, leave a Voice mail, or send a Fax
- Read the Project Newsletters/Fact Sheets
- Read about the study in the local newspapers / newsletters
- Attend presentations at local organizations given by representatives of the Study Speaker’s Bureau
How do I communicate with the Project?
Visit the Cobb County DOT Comprehensive Transportation Plan page
Write: Cobb County DOT, 1890 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008
Call: 770-528-1678
Fax: 770-528-1601
Email: transportation@cobbcounty.org
What will the Comprehensive Transportation Plan include?
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan will include a package of improvements that identify projects for all of the modes, their cost and phasing by time period. Proposed projects will include an array of recommendations, such as:
- Roadway improvements
- Intersection improvements
- ITS/Operational improvements
- Transit system enhancements
- Bicycle and pedestrian improvements
- Access management / development recommendations
Glossary of Transportation and Land Use Planning Terms
Please print out this handy list of Planning Terms
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In 2005, the voters of Cobb County passed a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) that will generate approximately $700M over the next six years to address immediate and near term safety, mobility and air quality needs in the county. As a follow on to this landmark action, the county and its six cities are launching a Comprehensive Transportation Study that will produce a plan to meet mobility needs for the next 25 years. The study, which will be concluded in early 2008, will assess land use and transportation relationships and investigate alternative ways to ensure the most efficient movement of people and goods in this rapidly growing county. The result will be a multi-modal plan that will serve as a blueprint for transportation investments in the county and cities for decades to come.
