Last Mile Intersection Improvements
Project Category: All Projects Crosswalks
Updated 04/01/2024
Midtown Atlanta Regional Activity Center - Pedestrian Mobility and Safety Improvements
(Last Mile Intersections Project)
(ATLDOT Proj. No. 3011)
Project Overview
The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation and Midtown Alliance are working to install new traffic signals at five unsignalized intersections and enhance pedestrian crossings at two other Midtown locations as identified through project scoping and the Midtown Transportation Plan. The project will enhance connectivity and safety for people accessing MARTA rail stations and regional and local bus stops. During the preliminary design phase, warrant studies were conducted for the proposed new signals, and plans were developed to restripe crosswalks and install ADA improvements at 12 additional intersections within the Midtown core between North Ave and 17th Street to increase visibility of pedestrian crossings.
Current Funding Sources
- Federal Transit Administration grant
- Midtown Improvement District funds
Construction Updates
Midtown Alliance awarded the construction contract in February 2023 to install 5 new traffic signals, 2 pedestrian actuated signals, and other pedestrian safety improvements at 12 more intersections in Midtown. Pre-construction activities (permitting, shop drawings, subcontracting, material purchasing, utility coordination and field layout) were conducted through spring and summer 2023. More recently, four traffic signals have been turned on and are in "flash mode" prior to becoming fully operational:
- Spring Street & Peachtree Place
- Spring Street & 4th Street
- Spring Street & 3rd Street
- West Peachtree Street & 4th Street
Planned Work Activity - April 2024
New traffic signals are being implemented on Spring Street near Tech Square, W. Peachtree, and Piedmont Ave, and the mid-block pedestrian crossing at Colony Square.
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