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TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
December 3, 2021: GDOT PROPOSED CHANGES FOR PONCE
Roundabouts in our future?
The DHCA has been lobbying for reductions in vehicular speed on Ponce de Leon to improve overall safety. The Public Safety Committee has been following conceptual changes being considered for Ponce de Leon at key intersections as it meanders through Druid Hills.
At a recent meeting, GDOT shared several options which include potential changes to the intersections at East Lake Rd, Ponce de Leon Manor and at the Ponce /Scott Blvd split. They are also shared improvements under consideration at Ponce and Ridgecrest.
November 4, 2021: STREET RE-PAVING IN DRUID HILLS
DHCA Has Learned That Most Streets Make Re-paving list
Many of us have been frustrated by the slow pace of waterline replacement over the past 18 months and have expressed concern about whether and when the streets will be properly repaved. Your DHCA has learned that while the vast majority of impacted streets will be repaved, there are a few that did not make the list. As we understand, streets are being repaved using SPLOST funding and there was enough funding to cover the first 300 miles of streets in disrepair.
We have sent this formal communication to the DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and our Commissioner Jeff Rader requesting that all streets impacted by waterline replacement be re-paved and we implore you to do the same.
January 24, 2020: POWER LINE BURIAL PROJECT UPDATE
Have you seen the red tubes being buried along certain roads in the neighborhood? Georgia Power is burying some power lines as part of its grid investment plan which will impact streets throughout Druid Hills. See map below and FAQs regarding the project rationale, the impacts, the potential for paid easements and more.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is conducting a planning effort to analyze possible intersection safety improvements on the Ponce de Leon corridor from Moreland Avenue to Clairmont Road. Possible intersection improvements may include roundabouts, additional left turn lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions, and more. This is as a result of community feedback and solutions that we received during a May 2019 workshop.
GDOT is holding a series of virtual meetings in September. Each one will be tailored to the participants highlighting the benefits and considerations of each of the proposed improvements. Please mark your calendars for September 29th from 6pm- 8pm to attend this virtual meeting and provide your feedback concerning this project. Please RSVP as soon as possible, to jaquitta.williams@aecom.com. A video link for the workshop will be shared following RSVP.
2020 Resurfacing Project: Briarcliff from Briarcliff place to North Druid Hills
The resurfacing project on Briarcliff will extend from Briarcliff Place (just north of Ponce) to North Druid Hills, then extend down North Druid Hills to Buford Highway. It was originally scheduled to be resurfaced later this year but was moved to December 2021 in order to accommodate DeKalb County's water line replacement schedule. Our mutual goal is to reduce the likelihood of needing to cut into new pavement)
January 2019: Atlanta Electric Scooter Ordinance
The city of Atlanta passed this ordinance in Jan. 2019. Read the breakdown of the ordinance here:
City of Atlanta Electric Scooter Ordinance
MARTA Presentation on Clifton Corridor Transit
MARTA representatives presented an update on the Clifton Corridor transit plan during the June 2018 DHCA Board meeting . Click here to view the information in the Power Point presentation made to the community.
Clifton Corridor Bike Ped Connectivity Study
Information from the Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting,, June 20, 2018
N. Decatur Road Traffic Safety Study
On June 21, 2018 representatives from DeKalb County made a community presentation regarding the dangerous intersections of N. Decatur Road from Lullwater to Briarcliff Roads. Click here to view the document presented.
Bicycle Infrastructure & Use Information
In April committee member Van Biesel created and presented comprehensive information about bicycle use and current infrastructure in Druid Hills. The presentations are available here:
Bicycle Infrastructure Presentation Part 1
Bicycle Infrastructure Presentation Part 2