To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Request to GDOT- Proposed Roundabouts Spur 22 at Lynch Rd/Technology Parkway and Spur 22/Macon Road

Initiator

Department of Engineering

Recommendation

Approval is requested to adopt a resolution in support which recommends to the \n \n Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to pursue the design and \n \n construction of roundabouts at the intersections of Spur 22 at Macon Road and \n \n Spur 22 at Lynch Road/Technology Parkway and participate in the maintenance \n \n and energy cost related to lighting and maintenance of landscaping after \n \n construction is complete.

Approval

Pending

Background

The City requested GDOT look at the JR Allen/Beaver Run/Spur 22 corridor for

traffic efficiency and safety improvements. The City originally requested a

traffic signal at Spur 22 at Macon Road in order to redirect trucks currently

traveling up Flat Rock Road to this intersection to help with congestion. GDOT

would not approve a signal due to it not meeting warrants. Staff then

requested GDOT consider a roundabout as was recommended in a traffic study

conducted by the City. A request to have a project programmed to construct the

roundabout was submitted to the State Traffic Office in May 2016. In the

corridor review it was determined there was a high accident rate at the Spur

22/Lynch Road/Technology Parkway intersection that is already signalized.

Making changes to the signal would not improve the safety at that location;

thus, it was determined a roundabout would operate more efficient and be safer

than the signal.

Analysis

GDOT is asking for a letter of support for these projects in order for them to

move forward with the process.

Financial Considerations

Both of these projects will be designed and constructed by GDOT. The City will

be responsible for

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

The City will be responsible for lighting maintenance and energy cost and

ordinary maintenance of landscaping.

Legal Considerations

Council concurrence for the roundabouts has been requested by GDOT.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approval is requested to adopt a resolution which recommends to the Georgia

Department of Transportation (GDOT) to pursue the design and construction of

roundabouts at the intersections of Spur 22 at Macon Road and Spur 22 at Lynch

Road/Technology Parkway.

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