Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): 3 and 6
Accept $500,000 from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for a New Traffic Signal on Moreland Avenue at Bailey Street
Body
Information Contact: David Pelton
Phone Number: 770-492-5206
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting and appropriating up to $500,000.00 from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Bailey Street; and
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents for completion of this project.
NEED/IMPACT:
It is currently difficult for vehicles on Bailey Street, especially large trucks, to turn left toward I-285. The proposed traffic signal will improve operations and safety at the intersection. The proposed signal is a part of a larger project that will also include a roundabout at the Bailey Street / Woodstock Road / Fayetteville Road / Fleetwood Drive intersection. On October 28, 2021, the Board of Commissioners reserved $3,614,622.00 of line 1B SPLOST I funds for the overall project. Additional construction funding in the amount $505,605.00 will be provided by the Metro South Community Improvement District through a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grant.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No additional matching funds are anticipated to be needed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To accept and appropriate up to $500,000.00 from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Bailey Street; and
To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents for completion of this project.