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City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Judy Neal Council Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Agenda
Councilman Elton Alexander
January 9, 2017 6:00 PM
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

CITY MANAGER
Michael Harris

CITY CLERK
Vanessa Holiday
Council Chamber 2nd Floor

DEPUTY CLERK 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
Randi Rainey Stockbridge, GA 30281

Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com
CITY ATTORNEY
Phone: 770­389­7900
Michael Williams
Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Judy Neal, Mayor Michael Harris, City Manager
Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Elton Alexander, Councilman Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
John Blount, Councilman Michael Williams, City Attorney
LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman
Neat Robinson, Councilwoman

I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Call to Order
IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Alexander
Councilman Blount
Mayor Neal
Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Councilwoman Gantt
Councilwoman Robinson

V. Adoption of the Agenda
VI. Adoption of Minutes for 11/14/2016, 11/29/2016
Draft Minutes of November 14, 2016
Draft Minutes of November 29, 2016

Organization Appointment of City Attorney:_____________________________

pursuant the City Charter, Section 2.12.040, the City Attorney shall be
appointed at the first meeting of the Mayor and Council in January of
each year
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CEREMONIAL

Item # 1 ­ Proclamation­ Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Celebration
Presented by: Mayor Neal

Item # 2 ­ Proclamation­ National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Presented by: Mayor Neal

Item # 3 ­ Letter of Commendation presented to 2016 Stockbridge High School
Football Team
Presented by: Mayor Neal

Item # 4 ­ Letter of Commendation presented to Eagle's Landing Christian
Academy Football Team
Presented by: Mayor Neal

PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to the
beginning of the meeting. You must sign your name, address, and phone number. You will be
able to address the Mayor and Council for three (3) minutes.

OLD BUSINESS

Item # 5 ­ Presentation­ Stockbridge Bicycle Pedestrian and Trail Plan
Presented by: Madie Fischettie, ASLA of WLA Studio

Item # 6 ­ Ordinance­ Banning Smoking in Vehicles Containing Minors
Presented by: Councilman Blount

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 7 ­ Resolution­ Condemning Smoking in Vehicles Containing Minors
Presented by: Councilman Alexander

Item # 8 ­ Resolution­ Main Street Memorandum of Understanding
Presented by: Kira Harris­ Braggs, Main Street Manager

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Item # 9 ­ Resolution ­ Engineering Services
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Item # 10 ­ Resolution­ to Introduce at the Regular 2017 Session of the General
Assembly of Georgia local legislation providing for the revision of the Corporate
City Limits of the City of Stockbridge
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

DISCUSSION

Item # 11 ­ Discussion ­ Scheduling Ceremonial Presentations
Presented by: Mayor Neal

Item #12 ­ Discussion ­ Amending the 2017 Council Meeting Schedule ­Presented
by: Mayor Neal

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Michael Harris

COUNCIL'S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander

Councilman Blount

Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Councilwoman Gantt

Councilwoman Robinson

MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Judy Neal

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

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I. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney­client
privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1) and 50­14­3(b)(1)(A). The subject
discussed was {identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney­client
discussion}.

II. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property
as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(B).

III. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or
disposal of real estate as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(C),

IV. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­
3(b)(1)(D).

V. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­
3(b)(1)(E).

VI. Meeting to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring,
disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee as
provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2).

VII. Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency
as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2).

VIII. Pursuant to the attorney­client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1), a
meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet
with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any
officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved
and the matter discussed was {identify the matter but not the substance of the discussion.}.

IX. Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law as
provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­3(a)(1).

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to
change. Please check the city's website www.cityofstockbridge.com or contact City Hall offices at
770.389‐7900 for information.

 Main Street Advisory Board Meeting ‐ Friday, January 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall in the Levi
Meeting Room.

 All City offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of Martin Luther King,
Jr. Holiday. City services will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

 Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting – Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at
City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Stockbridge Zoning Advisory Board Meeting – Thursday, January 26, 2017 at

6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Council Work Session – Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber.

Motion to Adjourn.

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Letter of Commendation
January 9, 2017
As elected officials of the great City of Stockbridge, Georgia, it is both our pleasure and duty to recognize great
programs such as the 2016 Stockbridge High School Football program.

And, whereas this honorable body commends rare athletic achievement, and gives special honor and commendation
to those athletic teams who pursue such excellence that they become examples for the youth of this community.

Once again, the Stockbridge High School Tigers continue to make us proud! The 2016 season was magical going on
a 13-0 run and finishing the season at 13-1; hailing as Region Champs and returning to the State Semi-Finals.

Coach Kevin “The Admiral” Whitley, and a talented coaching staff have brought a tradition of winning to Tiger Nation.
The 2016 season was another impressive year for the Tigers: Region 4AAAAA Champs, Coach Kevin Whitley Region
4-5A Coach of the Year, 13 All-Region Team selections including: Defensive Player of the Year Benton Cox, First Team
selections: Benton Cox, Jalen Holston, Marquez Ezzard, Austin Donaldson, Kenderick Duncan, Kelton Dawson, Chris
Hall and Nasir Greer; Second Team selections: Aaron Robinson, Brandon Lopes, Mike Price, and Honorable Mention
selections: Abu Bangura, Jordan Douglas, Jordan Brown, Wesley Guilford, Nidarius Alexander, and Ryan Massey. We
look forward to another exciting year for the Tigers in 2017!

We commend the Stockbridge High School Administration, led by Principal Eric Watson, for your leadership both in
the classroom and on the field. Having a great athletic program offers many of the Tigers an opportunity to continue
their athletic and academic careers with well-deserved scholarships. This body honors the Tigers and wishes you
the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Judy Neal, Mayor Anthony S. Ford, Councilmember

Elton Alexander, Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt, Councilmember

John Blount, Councilmember Neat Robinson, Councilmember

Whereas:
e Mayor
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN

JANUARY 4, 2017

Prepared for:

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, ADOPTED:
JANUARY 9, 2017
GEORGIA
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CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

MAYOR

Judy B. Neale

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Anthony S. Ford
LaKeisha T. Gantt
Elton Alexander
John Blount
Neat Robinson

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE STAFF

Michael C. Harris, City Manager
Justin Kilgore, GIS Specialist/Planner
Kira Harris‐Braggs, Main Street Manager

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MAIN STREET
ADVISORY BOARD

Shomari Furtch
Alison Ramsay
Ebony Gurndy
Anika Potts
Tavaras J. Powell
Mildred Reed
Terry Sanders
Anthony Ford
Kathryn “Kat” Vallish
Kira Harris‐Braggs

CONSULATANT TEAM

WLA Studio

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

1) Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4

Project Process

Plan Goals and Objectives

2) Existing Conditions Inventory ...................................................................................................... 8

Policies, Zoning & Development Regulations

System Appraisal and Evaluation

3) Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Network Development ................................................................ 26

Project Recommendations

4) Recommendations and Implementation Plan ........................................................................... 38

Project Implementation Plan

Funding Options

Policy Development and Implementation Strategies

ILLUSTRATIONS

Illustration A Study Area
Illustration B Northwest Quadrant Recommendations
Illustration C Northeast Quadrant Recommendations
Illustration D Southwest Quadrant Recommendations
Illustration E Southeast Quadrant Recommendations
Illustration F Walt Stephens Road – Proposed Improvements
Illustration G Red Oak Road – Proposed Improvements
Illustration H Davis and Old Conyers Roads – Proposed Improvements
Illustration I Rock Quarry Road – Proposed Improvements
Illustration J Flippen Road – Proposed Improvements
Illustration K North Henry Boulevard – Potential Crossings
Illustration L Proposed Greenway Routes
Illustration M MLK Sr. Trail – Proposed Extension

Appendix A – Public Meeting Presentations

Appendix B – Cost Estimates for Physical Improvements

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Stockbridge Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan

The Stockbridge Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail 2) Existing Conditions:
Plan (SBPTP) was developed through a This section provides an assessment of the
collaborative process involving a team of existing bicycle and pedestrian network, noting
stakeholders from the community and relying pedestrian gaps and deficiencies and key
heavily on public input. The plan provides opportunities and constraints throughout the
details on the existing condition of bicycle and city. Included in the assessment are existing
pedestrian facilities in the city and policies, zoning and development regulations as
opportunities for future improvement. The well as an appraisal of the physical system and
SBPTP is intended to guide investment in bicycle existing city assets. Stockbridge has many
and pedestrian infrastructure in the future and sidewalks in the core downtown area but they
outlines priorities for the city. It includes the are not well connected to neighborhoods and
following sections: parks. An existing greenway trail does not
connect to the regional system or provide off‐
1) Introduction: road routes to community resources such as
This section includes an outline of the project schools and parks. Major north‐south
process and gives an overview of the tools used thoroughfares in the city limits are lacking any
throughout the project to gather input from the pedestrian or bicycle amenities. While there are
community including in‐person open house several bike lanes in the southern half of the
sessions, work sessions with key stakeholders, city, and trails and sidewalks exist throughout,
and public survey. This section also includes a gaps in the system create a lack connectivity.
description of the purpose of the plan and
overarching goals. The primary goal of the 3) Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trail Network
SBPTP is to provide active (non‐automobile) Development:
transportation opportunities to the citizens of This section outlines the process used to
Stockbridge both within the city limits and to develop and prioritize the plan elements
the surrounding region. ultimately selected for inclusion in the SBPTP.
This section includes mapping of high priority
The City of Stockbridge does not currently have crossings, connections, and routes and lists the
a Comprehensive Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail prioritized plan elements. Plan elements include
Plan. The plan aims to make recommendations basic information like description of existing
to develop an integrated pedestrian and conditions, potential improvements, and costs
bicycling network that accommodates a wide for planning, design, and completion. The plan
range of users and abilities from children to includes solutions to provide better pedestrian
seniors. By developing a Bicycle, Pedestrian and access across major thoroughfares in the city
Trail Plan the city will provide a safe, connected (SR 138) as well as recommendations for off‐
and efficient transportation system for the road trail systems. Gaps in neighborhood
citizens of Stockbridge. sidewalk systems are addressed in the plan. The
plan explores the need and makes
recommendations for off‐road paths with

regional connections to the nearby Panola‐ SBPTP addresses both policy efforts and
Arabia Mountain PATH trail. educational opportunities for the city. Key
action items include extension of existing
streetscape and greenways, ordinance
4) Recommendations &
recommendations, and elimination of gaps in
Implementation Plan:
the sidewalk network. Illustrations for physical
This section outlines a phased implementation
improvements are included at the end of the
program based on staff and public input.
report. Cost estimates for individual projects
Potential funding options are identified for plan
are included in Appendix B.
elements. The implementation plan also
describes the relationship of the SBPTP to past
planning documents and recommends revisions
to city policies to facilitate implementation of
the SBPTP. The plan looks at both public and
private sector funding sources for capital
improvements and future planning efforts. The

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

Figure 1: Stockbridge City Hall.
(http://stockbridge.municipalcms.com/files/images/City_H
Figure 2: Consultants conducting in person survey for
all_‐_Summer_07‐15‐2011_083218.JPG)
citizen input for plan (Unless noted, all photos by author,
The City of Stockbridge 2016)

Stockbridge is located just east of the junction was the city limits with attention given to
of I‐75 and I‐675 in northwest Henry County. connections to county and regional resources.
The city is located approximately 20 miles south Since the city limits of Stockbridge are irregular,
of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta Regional some areas outside of the city limits were
Commission planning area. The population considered in linear connections to avoid
estimate for 2015 for Stockbridge is 28,202 recommendations with gaps.
persons1. Nearly one third of the population of In addition to physical inventory, the
Stockbridge is under the age of 18 and less than consultants also reviewed existing policy, zoning
seven percent is over the age 65.2 Existing and development regulations in regard to active
active transportation amenities within the city transportation options in the city.
limits include parks, Reeves Creek Trail,
sidewalks and streetscape areas (see Chapter 2 During the inventory and analysis process the
for a full description of existing conditions). consultants conducted a survey both online via
the city website and in person at Main Street
Project Process public events. Results of the public survey were
tallied and helped define key project areas and
The consultants began work on this plan in
February 2016. After a meeting with city staff, project goals and objectives. The consultants
the consultants began the process of presented inventory and analysis and proposed
conducting inventory and analysis of the project options to the public and Main Street
existing bicycle, pedestrian, and trail facilities Advisory Board members. Input from these
within Stockbridge. The study area boundary public sessions helped guide final
recommendations and project priorities.
Accessed online at
http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215 The consultants conducted the project in three
/1373704,00 (11/28/16) phases:
Ibid.

 Phase One: Inventory and Analysis – Data
was collected throughout study area,
including physical data, natural and cultural
resources, evaluation of existing facilities
and input from citizens.
 Phase Two: Opportunities – Collected data
was reviewed, opportunities were identified
and presented graphically upon project
maps. Additional public input was gathered.
 Phase Three: Strategy – Final bicycle,
pedestrian and trail plan strategy was
developed along with supporting mapping
Figure 3: Public giving input for project prioritization.
and graphics. The plan will be presented
before City Council for final approval. stakeholder groups such as the Main Street
Advisory Committee. Citizens were asked to
PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
“vote” for their favorite projects and favorite
The purpose of the City of Stockbridge Bicycle, project configurations.
Pedestrian and Trail Plan (SBPTP) is to plan for a
SURVEY RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS:
convenient and comfortable active (non‐auto
based) transportation system for local trips  Citizens DO value bicycle and pedestrian
within the community and connections with resources
regional trail systems. The plan identifies access  Citizens DO want additional resources
points, preferred alignments, key potential road  Citizens value connectivity and facilities
crossing options, design elements, regulatory
requirements, preliminary cost estimates, and Priorities:
potential sources of funding. The SBPTP
 Network – expand and improve active
expands on and responds to recommendations
transportation network
set forth in several previous studies such as the
 Safety – prioritize safety (especially for
2012 City of Stockbridge Livable Centers
vulnerable users) when planning network
Initiative 10‐year Update and the 2016 Henry
additions to trails and intersections
County/Cities Joint Transportation Plan. The
 Culture – nurture a culture which
plan’s primary goal is to offer options for active
incentivizes active transportation for health,
transportation to city residents and visitors. The
fitness, and to improve the environment
planned bicycle and pedestrian routes are
intended to provide convenient access to (1) Trails
community resources within Stockbridge,  Recreation
reduce reliance on auto transportation, and  Protect natural and cultural resources
improve safety for all user groups regardless of  Provide SAFE off‐road connections for
age and ability. walkers/bikers

Project goals and objectives for the SBPTP were (2) Sidewalks
developed with input from the public and  Complete the network

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
 Provide standards for development PROJECT OBJECTIVES

(3) Intersections Project objectives specifically describe the
 Accessibility project purpose and the outcomes desired from
 Signals the SBPTP. The primary objective of the plan is
to provide a plan for development of resources
(4) Bicycle Facilities for all potential users of the pedestrian and
 Bike lanes
bicycle system.
 Improved alternative transportation
connections  Link to regional PATH system and local trails
 Focus on neighborhoods/schools/retail  Link to Main Street area and city retail hubs
 Link to community destinations such as
PROJECT GOALS
schools, residential areas, parks, community
Project goals provide guidance that helps direct centers, etc.
where the citizens of Stockbridge see the city in  Provide connections and access to natural
the future. Goals for this project include: areas
 Increase north‐south connectivity by adding
Safety and Health: enable people to safely more pedestrian and bicycle routes
walk, run or bicycle in and through the city.  Provide design standards for well‐designed,
visible, and safe crossings
Accessibility: develop a non‐automobile
 Minimize conflicts between people biking
focused system that is accessible to all ages and
and walking and automobiles and address
abilities.
safety and security of bicycle and
Community: encourage citizen interest and pedestrian route users
participation in pedestrian and bicycling  Provide for connectivity between existing
activities. pedestrian and bicycle facilities

Sustainability: develop community assets that
are both environmentally and economically
sustainable.

Figure 4: Example of a project
board with citizen vote priority
dots.

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CHAPTER 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Policies, Zoning and Development • Connectivity – Access between major bicycle
Regulations and pedestrian origins and destinations;

JOINT HENRY COUNTY/CITIES • Roadway Expansion Opportunities – locations
TRANSPORTATION PLAN - 2007 where roads are planned to be reconstructed or
constructed along new alignments and new
This document evaluated and made countywide pedestrian and bicycle facilities can be added;
recommendations to improve roadway
conditions including bicycle and pedestrian • Protection of Right‐of‐Way – opportunities to
facilities. The document concludes that as “a encourage developments to provide adequate
rapidly suburbanizing area, Henry County, like right‐of‐way for bicycle and pedestrian facilities
many other counties in this situation, is as new developments are constructed; and,
experiencing an increase in need for
• Consistency with Other Plans ‐ the consistency
transportation improvements of all types,
with the GDOT Statewide Bicycle Plan, ARC
including better sidewalk, bicycle path, and
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and local plans.”4
public transportation networks.”3 Public
transportation is limited within the county with Several of the Priority Pedestrian and Bicycle
on‐demand transit for elderly and citizens with Planning areas identified in the report are
limited mobility. within the Stockbridge city limits.
As part of the Comprehensive Transportation One of the objectives outlined in the
Plan process, the planning group developed Transportation Plan is: “Provide travel choices
additional criteria specific to Henry County to for residents and visitors.” The following
supplement Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) policies outlined in the report support this
and Georgia Department of Transportation objective:
(GDOT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans. The plan
included priority areas for improvements which • “Policy 1.2.1: The County and Cities will
had: support a balanced and multimodal
transportation system that serves the mobility
• “Proximity to Key Locations – proximity to needs of all segments of the population,
schools, libraries, parks and other public accommodates all travel modes, and promotes
facilities; community economic development needs.
• Network Definition – Connecting existing • Policy 1.2.2: Highway investments will include
segments of the sidewalk network; provisions for alternative travel modes, such as
transit, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities, to
create multimodal transportation corridors to
Joint Henry County/Cities Transportation Plan – serve travel needs, as appropriate.
2007, Accessed online via
http://www.co.henry.ga.us/transportationplanning/
CTP.shtml). Ibid.

• Policy 1.2.3: Context‐sensitive design roadways and local streets). Wherever bicycle
approaches should be used where appropriate lanes are not feasible, justification will be
in transportation project development to included as part of the roadway preliminary
balance the needs of vehicular and pedestrian design process. Alternative routes will be
traffic, land use and development, and safety identified.
considerations.
• Policy 1.2.22: The County will provide a
• Policy 1.2.17: Henry County and its Cities will connected network of bikeways, as needed, and
identify the need for improvements in the sign them appropriately.
pedestrian and bicycle networks in key areas,
such as downtown areas, commercial nodes, • Policy 1.2.23: The County will study and
school complexes, government office areas, and identify off‐road bicycle trail opportunities as
other locations where pedestrian activity is part of its on‐going transportation planning
present. These needs will be identified, as activities.
appropriate, in the Capital Improvement • Policy 1.2.24: Henry County will share
Programs of each jurisdiction. information and participate in ARC’s regional
• Policy 1.2.18: Henry County and its Cities will bicycle and pedestrian planning program so that
provide where deficient and require new bicycle issues and opportunities in Henry
development to construct sidewalks for areas County can be incorporated into ARC’s regional
within one mile of public facilities such as planning programs.
schools, libraries, government buildings, • Policy 1.2.25: Henry County should participate
hospitals, etc. and will encourage sidewalks in in ARC’s regional planning activities to capitalize
all other areas. on any opportunities for the planning and
• Policy 1.2.19: The County will construct development of multi‐use trails.
sidewalks on both sides of all thoroughfares, on • Policy 1.2.26: Henry County Planning and
both sides of collector streets, and on one side Zoning Department and Public Works
or both sides of requested local streets as Department shall coordinate with the County’s
desired based on available resources. Parks and Recreation Department, adjacent
• Policy 1.2.20: Henry County and its Cities will county jurisdictions, and GDOT to determine
pursue funding opportunities from federal, locations where future pedestrian, bicycle
state, and regional agencies and private‐non‐ paths, and trails are needed and desired.
profit programs to improve the pedestrian and • Policy 1.2.27: The County/Cities Land
bicycling environment. Development Regulations will be reviewed and
• Policy 1.2.21: The County will consider the modified to encourage better pedestrian and
construction of bicycle lanes with a minimum bicycling environments in emerging
width of four (4) feet consistent with the developments, existing developed areas, and
GDOT’s and the County’s standards on all new redeveloping areas.
or reconstructed roadways within the County, • Policy 1.2.28: Henry County and its Cities shall
where feasible (excluding limited access maintain a list of recommended pedestrian and

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
bicycle system improvement projects for JOINT HENRY COUNTY/CITIES
implementation. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN (CTP) – UPDATE 2016
• Policy 1.2.29: The planning and development
of mixed use developments in the County and One of the new initiatives that updates the
Cities shall facilitate and improve existing original 2007 CMTP is an initiative known as
opportunities for walking and bicycling. “Healthy Henry.” This effort highlights “an
important aspect of the transportation network
• Policy 1.2.30: Bicycle parking racks should be that has traditionally received less attention
provided at all public transportation facilities during planning.” Healthy Henry aims to battle
and stations (i.e. express bus stations, etc.). obesity in the community by promoting
healthful lifestyle habits. Active transportation
• Policy 1.2.31: Henry County and its Cities will
choices support this goal.6
support the preservation of abandoned railroad
and utility rights‐of‐way for walking, bicycling, The Healthy Henry plan advocates capitalizing
or multi‐use trails and potential future on opportunities in Henry County for greenway
transportation corridors. trails along “creeks, rivers, utility easements,
and railroad corridors, to connect to
• Policy 1.2.32: Henry County and its Cities shall
neighboring county trail systems, and to
promote public education programs aimed at
provide school access and connectivity.”7 The
pedestrian and bicycle safety, especially for
types of “Healthy Infrastructure” advocated in
children.
the CPT Update supported by the
• Policy 1.2.33: Henry County and its Cities will recommendations in the SBPTP include
explore opportunities and implement projects greenway trails, sidepaths, sidewalks, bicycle
as appropriate to create safe routes to schools. lanes, and nature trails.

• Policy 1.2.34: The County and Cities will Several goals of the CTP Update are supported
ensure that all school speed zones meet the by the SBPTP.
standards for signs, markings, and other safety
Goal 4: Protect and enhance the county’s and
features recommended by the Manual for
cities’ environmental quality.
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).5”
4.1 Minimize air quality impacts of
The report specifically outlines transportation
transportation investment
priorities for the City of Stockbridge that affect
4.2 Preserve the county’s natural and
alternative transportation including: widening
environmentally sensitive areas
Rock Quarry Road; synchronizing traffic lights,
and intersection improvements along Fairview
Road.

“Transportation Planning,” August 2016, accessed
November 30, 2016,
http://www.co.henry.ga.us/transportationplanning/
CTP.shtml., 3.
5 7
Ibid. Ibid., 31.

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Figure 5: Greenway Trail Opportunities in northern part of Henry County as identified in Henry County/Cities Comprehensive
Transportation Plan Update – 2016, Jacobs.

Goal 9: Enhance citizens health and quality of The CTP Update identifies North Henry
life through transportation improvements. Boulevard and Eagle’s Landing Parkway as
primary access corridors. The report states that
9.1 Increase access to parks and schools via “access management is most needed in
active transportation infrastructure commercial and industrial corridors where
9.2 Provide comfortable, safe, and convenient unmanaged access to local land uses can
options to walk to nearby destinations generate significant traffic congestion and
9.3 Provide access and connections to regional safety concerns.” Mapping identifies an
trails extension of Rock Quarry Road from North
9.4 Prioritize at least 50% of bicycle and Henry Boulevard north to East Atlanta Road as a
pedestrian improvements in an appropriate priority access management corridor.10
areas with high demand corresponding to
active transportation focus areas identified The CTP Update includes an analysis of “walking
in the needs assessment process8 propensity” and identifies several areas within
Stockbridge as priority areas: North Henry
The report identifies several routes in the Boulevard, Flippen Road, and Eagle’s Landing
Stockbridge city limits with “congestion needs.” Parkway. The report recommends
Primary congestion corridors include Eagle’s improvements for areas where there are
Landing Parkway and North Henry Boulevard currently gaps in the sidewalk network and also
(SR 138 and SR 42). Secondary congestion have a high walking propensity.11 The CTP
corridors include East Atlanta Road, Red Oak identifies pedestrian safety needs and notes
Road and Flippen Road.9 The report identifies that many of the pedestrian crashes that have
SR 138 as a regional truck route. occurred in the county are in the Stockbridge
area clustered in “higher density activity

8 10
Ibid., 4. Ibid., 23‐24.
9 11
Ibid., 20. Ibid., 34.

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
corridors where pedestrian activity is more boundary was roughly bounded by Davis Road
frequent.” The reports identifies North Henry to the north, Rock Quarry Road to the east,
Boulevard, Flippen Road, and Eagle’s Landing Walt Stephens Road/Red Oak Road to the
Parkway as areas that “contain the highest south, and I‐75/I‐675 to the west. The area
density residential developments in the county, included the traditional downtown and
generate the most pedestrian traffic, and commercial areas long Henry Boulevard (SR
require the greatest amount of pedestrian 138) as well as adjacent residential areas.
facilities and safety measures.”12 Weaknesses identified in this report included:

Pedestrian safety needs outlined in the CTP  “Auto‐oriented existing land uses
Update include:  Lack of design standards for new
construction along North Henry Blvd
 North Henry Boulevard: traffic calming,
 A built form which encourages driving
pedestrian improvements, reduced speeds,
 Combination of development patterns,
access management, improved signage
existing facilities, and distances mean that
 Eagle’s Landing Parkway: access
much of the study area is not walkable
management, traffic calming, improved
 Poor ADA accessibility for pedestrians along
signage, operational improvements13
North henry Boulevard
The plan identifies one specific roadway project  Lack of sidewalk connectivity on key streets
in the Short Term Work Program within  Lack of ADA‐Compliant facilities at
Stockbridge. Rock Quarry Road is scheduled to intersections
be widened from Eagle’s Landing Parkway to SR  Hostile environment for bicyclists along
138, adding one lane in each direction. The north Henry Boulevard
design for this project is currently underway.  Narrow local streets create safety concerns
for bicyclists
The plan identifies several projects within the
 Lack of bike racks”15
Stockbridge city limits pertaining to the SBPTP
but few of these projects are included in the The study identified several alternative
county’s short term work program. The short transportation projects and goals to improve
term work program does include a Countywide pedestrian and bicycle policies. Several of the
Greenway Trail Master Plan. The purpose of this projects have been implemented by the city
study is to “drill down specifically on greenway since the study was released. New major
trails alignments, feasibility, and costs.”14 pedestrian facilities in the traditional downtown
and adjacent neighborhoods have been
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE LIVABLE CENTERS
implemented and include new sidewalk, curb
INITIATIVE, 10-YEAR UPDATE, 2012
and gutter, landscaping, and pedestrian lighting.
This study concentrated on the areas adjacent
to Hwy 138 within the city limits. The study area

15
Tunnell‐Spangler‐Wallsh & Associates, et al, City of
12
Ibid., 35. Stockbridge Liviable Centers Initiative 10‐Year
13
Ibid., 35. Update, As Adopted ed. (n.p.: City of Stockbridge,
14
Ibid., 69. GA, 2012)., 14‐35.

12
 Design new buildings to support walking
and bicycling with basic urban design
elements.
 Continue coordination of joint bicycle
facilities with Henry County, the ARC, and
surrounding areas.
 Implement requirements for non‐vehicular
improvements for all future transportation
projects.”17

2030 JOINT HENRY COUNTY/CITIES
Figure 6: Newly implemented streetscape improvements COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Adopted 2009)
in the traditional downtown area.
The 2030 Joint Henry County/Cities
The report includes specific recommendations
Comprehensive Plan is a document that outlines
for many residential and side streets including
the community’s vision for the future and
replacement of existing curb and gutter,
details plans to implement that vision. The
landscaping, and sidewalks. The report includes
report includes analysis of existing and future
a recommendation that the city adopt a
land use, zoning, natural and cultural resources,
“citywide standard for typical street sections
and infrastructure. 18
and layout, as well as tree types and styles for
all street furnishings to be used for the Recommendations specific to the City of
proposed pedestrian facility projects.”16 Stockbridge include:

The LCI Study promotes the following  The implementation of recommendations
pedestrian and bicycle policies: outlined in the LCI study to increase
connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists
 “Encourage adjacent homeowner
 The adoption of a street connectivity
associations to work together to study ways
ordinance to establish restrictions on block
to improve pedestrian and bicycle
sizes and connections between
connections between them.
developments
 Provide public facilities and buildings that
 The commissioning and adoption of a
are accessible and visitable to persons with
conceptual corridor master plan to identify
disabilities and the elderly.
greenway and collector road locations
 Improve pedestrian accessibility to and
 A partnership with the PATH Foundation to
across the North Henry Boulevard (SR
master plan a trail system
138/42) Corridor.
 Implement requirements for non‐vehicular
improvements as part of a proposed North
17
Henry Boulevard (SR 138/42) overlay Ibid., 92‐92.
18
“Henry County Board of Commissioners,” 2030
district.
Joint Henry County/Cities Comprehensive Plan,
March 27, 2012, accessed November 20, 2016,
http://www.co.henry.ga.us/planningzoning/CompLa
16
Ibid., 96 ndUsePlan.shtml.

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The Short Term Work Program from the CMP bold. Many of the projects have already been
includes the following recommendations. Those implemented on at least one side of the road.
that have not been completed are shown in

Table 1 – Selected Projects from Short Term Work Program, Joint Henry County/Cities
Comprehensive Master Plan
Project Cost* Responsible Party/Funding
Town Center Streetscape (Love Street to Hwy 42)19 $12,000,000 City of Stockbridge/ General
Extension of Rock Quarry Road to Old Conyers $1,560,000 City of Stockbridge, GDOT,
Road and Valley Hill Road (started in 1999 and is HCDOT/ General Fund, SPLOST
ongoing)
Multiuse trail for Reeves Creek Phase 1: From $900,000 City of Stockbridge/ General
Dabney‐Hunter Simmons Park to Tye Road Fund, LCI, TEA
Old Downtown Square Sidewalks, streetscapes $1,000,000 City of Stockbridge/ General
(Barry Street) Fund, LCI, SPLOST, TEA
Flippen Road from North Henry Boulevard to Walt $500,000 City of Stockbridge and Henry
Stephens Road Bike Lanes, Sidewalks County/ General Fund, LCI,
SPLOST, TEA
Tye Street Improvements, including curb and $400,000 City of Stockbridge, HCDOT,
Sidewalks (started in 2000)20 GDOT/General Fund, SPLOST
Miller Road to Miller Court (sidewalks) $50,121 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Neal Avenue from North Henry to Oakland $152,544 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Boulevard (sidewalks)21
Mann Boulevard from North Henry to Oakland $163,440 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Boulevard (sidewalks)22
Woodhaven Drive from North Henry to Old Atlanta $12,000 City of Stockbridge/ General
Road (sidewalks)23 Fund, SPLOST
Sheppard Drive from North Henry Boulevard to end $16,650 City of Stockbridge/ General
of cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks)24 Fund, LCI, SPLOST, TEA
Appleton Boulevard from Flippen Road $25,500 City of Stockbridge/ General
(sidewalks)25 Fund, SPLOST
26
Fairhaven Court (sidewalks) $19,650 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Fairhaven Road from Flippen Road to Fairhaven $11,325 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Court (sidewalks)27
Club Place from Club Circle to end of street $41,878 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)

19
Project is partially completed
20
Improvements are on west side of road only from N. Henry Blvd to Smith Barnes Elementary School
21
Improvements are on west side of road only
22
Improvements are on east side of road only
23
Improvements are on west side of road only
24
Improvements are on east side of road only to Old Atlanta Rd
25
Improvements on north side of road only
26
Improvements on east side of road only
27
Improvements on north side of road only

14
Glendale Court from Appleton Boulevard to end of $4,650 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks)
Lombardy Way from Fairhaven Court to Fairhaven $24,000 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Blvd (sidewalks)28
Fairhaven Blvd from Sheffield Court to Fairhaven $24,000 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Court (sidewalk)29
Nolan Street from South Berry Street to the dead $75,000 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
end (sidewalks)
First Street from Tye Street to South Berry Street $65,376 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Second Street from Tye Street to Railroad Street $166,164 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Child Street from Tye Street to end of street $98,064 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Sheffield Court from Fairhaven Court to Fairhaven $17,790 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Boulevard (sidewalks)
Church Street from Berry Street to Wilson Avenue $51,494 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Jennings Way (Cemetery Street from Second $87,168 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Street to Wilson Street (sidewalks)
Duvall Drive from East Atlanta Road to cul‐de‐sac $147,858 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Parkwood Drive from West Burke Street to Davis $68,644 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Road (sidewalks)
Stockview Terrace from Creek Circle to cul‐de‐sac $8,510 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Lambert Drive from North Henry Boulevard to end $121,490 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
of street (sidewalks)30
Lane Drive from North Henry Boulevard to Spring $34,867 City of Stockbridge/ General
Street (Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks) Fund, SPLOST
Lake Drive from Lambert Drive to Lake Terrace $71,913 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Lake Terrace from Lake Drive to end of street $41,404 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Creek Circle from Davis Road to Davis Road $37,275 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)31
Bridge Park Court from Creek Circle to cul‐de‐sac $3,900 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Landover Drive from Davis Road to Davis Road $35,700 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Ridge Run from Landover Drive to Landover Drive $15,105 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)

28
Improvements on west side of road only
29
Improvements on west side of road only
30
Improvements on east side of road only to Lake Terrace
31
Improvements are on one side only

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Meadow Ridge Drive from Davis Road to cul‐de‐ $25,125 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
sac (sidewalks)
Angela Court from Meadow Ridge Drive to cul‐de‐ $3,900 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
sac
Rebecca Court from Meadow Ridge Drive to cul‐ $3,900 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
de‐sac (sidewalks)
Shields Road from North Henry Boulevard to Davis $501,216 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Road (sidewalks)
Meadow Ridge Way from Shields Road to cul‐de‐ $7,545 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
sac (sidewalks)
Meadow Ridge Court from Meadow Ridge Way to $8,250 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks)
Club Circle from Club Place to Club Circle $64,500 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)32
Wren Court from Club Circle to Club Place $3,180 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Club Drive from North Henry Boulevard to Club $116,151 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Place (sidewalks)33
Ceresa Drive from North Lee Street to end of road $45,218 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
Center Street from North Henry Boulevard to West $13,215 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Burke Street (sidewalks)
Iron Horse Way from Northbridge Drive to end of $13,905 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks)34
Engine Run from Central Line to end of cul‐de‐sac $3,825 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)35
Northbridge Drive from Flippen Road to end of $25,125 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
culde‐sac (sidewalks)36
Shortline Court from Central Line to end of cul‐de‐ $3,900 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
sac (sidewalks)37
Pullman Lane from Central Line to end of cul‐de‐sac $6,600 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)38
Central Line from Iron Horse Way to Seaboard Drive $25,500 City of Stockbridge/ General
(sidewalks)39 Fund, SPLOST 77
Seaboard Drive from Northbridge Drive to Old $19,650 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Atlanta Road (sidewalks)40
Sideline Court from Seaboard Drive to end of cul‐ $14,475 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST

32
Improvements are on one side only
33
Improvements are on east side only
34
Improvements are on west side only
35
Improvements are on east side only
36
Improvements are on north side only
37
Improvements are on east side only
38
Improvements are on east side only
39
Improvements are on north side only
40
Improvements are on west side only

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de‐sac (sidewalks)41
Northern Run from Seaboard Drive to end of cul‐de‐ $8,400 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
sac (sidewalks)42
Beacon Street from Old Atlanta Road to Hillcrest $9,360 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Drive (sidewalks)43
Wilson Street from Wilson Avenue to Jennings $130,752 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Way (Cemetery Street) (sidewalks)
South Berry Street from Nolan Street to Second $156,902 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Street (sidewalks)44
North Henry Boulevard to end of Bowen Street $115,497 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
(sidewalks)
West Burke Street from Burke Street to Center $108,960 City of Stockbridge/ SPLOST
Street (sidewalks)
South Lee Road, North Henry Boulevard from Rock $625,000 City of Stockbridge/LCI
Quarry Road to East Atlanta (sidewalks and
streetscape)45
Davis Road from Clark Park to Highway 42 City of Stockbridge/ LCI Grant
(Sidewalks and Streetscape)46

Tunnel under railroad between Gardner Park and $900,000 City of Stockbridge/ Federal
Clark Park Grant, General Funds

Burke Street to Love St, Berry Street, Jennings Way City of Stockbridge/ LCI, SPLOST,
to Dabney Hunter Simmons Memorial Park TEA
(Streetscape and Sidewalks/trails)47
*Costs as projected in 2009

41
Improvements are on south side only
42
Improvements are on north side only
43
Improvements are on east side only
44
Improvements are on west side only to Wilson Avenue
45
Portions are complete
46
Portions are complete
47
Improvements include curb and gutter and sidewalks on west side of road

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
Public comment through Preliminary Visioning will all elements of the community to achieve
Workshops helped shape the “One Henry” this vision.”51
CMP. Common comments from these sessions
pertaining to the SBPTP include The SBPTP supports this vision with goals to
improve active mobility and provide facilities
 “Preserve/create greenspace for access to community, commercial, and
 Connections – parks with trails, sidewalks, neighborhood assets. The plan advocates for
trails and roads to connect neighborhoods public investment in infrastructure such as
 Intersection improvements”48 streetscapes and activity centers that include
sidewalks and open space.
Community input also garnered the following
comments regarding transportation in The SBPTP supports several policies outlines in
Stockbridge: “Require housing developments to the “One Henry” CMP.
provide a high level of both auto and pedestrian
Land Use Policies52
connectivity to surrounding land uses and
 “LU‐7: Encourage walkability, interaction
streets.”49 For natural and cultural resources,
among businesses, clear visibility of
citizen desired the creation of “additional
entryways, and centralized open space.
nature parks with trails and other recreational
 LU‐9 Enact clear design guidelines so that
opportunities.”50
streets, buildings, and public spaces work
The Vision Statement for the Joint Henry together to create a “sense of place.”
County/Cities Comprehensive plan is as follows:  LU‐26: Create walkable, safe, and attractive
neighborhoods throughout the community,
“Henry County’s vision for the future is a where people have easy access to schools,
smarter land use pattern that conserves rural parks, and necessary services (grocery
character by focusing new growth in high store, drug store) without having to travel
quality neighborhoods and schools centered by car.”
around a wide variety of accessible commercial
and public services. There will be improved Transportation Policies53
mobility, more choice and enough jobs for  “T‐1: Maintain an efficient and reliable
every household to live and work in Henry multi‐modal transportation network to
County. During the next 20 years, Henry County support efficient land use, minimize traffic
and its cities are committed to work together congestion, and facilitate community‐wide
and regional circulation.
51
“Henry County 2030 Comprehensive Plan:
Community Assessment,” accessed November 30,
2016,
http://www.co.henry.ga.us/planningzoning/pdf/Co
48
“Henry County Board of Commissioners,” 2030 mpLandUse/HenryCommunityAssessment.pdf.
52
Joint Henry County/Cities Comprehensive Plan, “Henry County Board of Commissioners,” 2030
March 27, 2012, accessed November 20, 2016, Joint Henry County/Cities Comprehensive Plan,
http://www.co.henry.ga.us/planningzoning/CompLa March 27, 2012, accessed November 20, 2016,
ndUsePlan.shtml. http://www.co.henry.ga.us/planningzoning/CompLa
49
Ibid., 3‐7. ndUsePlan.shtml, 6‐1 – 6‐3.
50 53
Ibid., 3‐8. Ibid., 6‐8 ‐6‐9.

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Figure 7: Diagram from ARC Walk. Bike. Thrive! document showing how a focus on short trips will allow the region to maximize
the benefits associated with more walking and biking. Recommendations in the SBPTP support this goal.

 T‐4: Require sidewalks in all new outlines a vision for a more walkable and
developments. bikable Atlanta area. The report outlines
 T‐7: New and reconstructed roadways will guidelines for both physical facilities and policy
be designed to accommodate multiple implementation to help guide future
functions, including pedestrian facilities, improvements. The ultimate goal is for the
parking, bicycle routes, public transit (if region to have a strong network of Walk‐
applicable) as well as local vehicular Friendly and Bike‐Friendly Communities
circulation. connected by a strong regional trail system. The
 T‐8: Ensure that new developments will be final recommendations contained in this
designed to be conducive to walking and document helped shape recommendations for
biking. both the SBPTP network and policy
 T‐9: Require bike lanes, a broad bicycle‐ recommendations.
friendly shoulder, or a parallel multi‐use
The report outlines criteria for expanding the
path for all widening, and new construction
regional trail network. Facilities which are
roadway projects for all collector and
considered “Regional Trails” should achieve the
arterial streets.
following:
 T‐14: Support creation of a community‐
wide pedestrian/bike path network.”  “Assists with meeting the goal of having at
least one regional trail in every county in
ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION
the region
WALK. BIKE. THRIVE!
 Improves trail access to or within an
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Equitable Target Area
commissioned a study to assess needs and  Connects to an existing Trail of Regional
provide recommendations to improve the Significance
regional bicycle and pedestrian network.  Connects to an Activity Center or High
Stockbridge is in the ARC study area. The ARC Demand Area

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 Connects to a federal, state, or local park GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
 Meets a minimum standard for initial TRANSPORTATION BICYCLE AND
feasibility (runs along a riparian, PEDESTRIAN PLANS
greenspace, railroad, or utility corridor)”
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
Should an entity such as the City of Stockbridge is “now partnering with Pedestrians Educating
wish to receive funding from ARC for regional Drivers on Safety (PEDS) and Georgia Bikes to
level trails, the trails should meet the following increase the safety of people who walk and ride
criteria: bicycles in Georgia.” These organizations are
engaged as the state develops its latest
 “Be at least 12 feet wide to allow for Strategic Highway Safety Plan. GDOT
comfortable passing even when users in the announced in March 2016 that over three years
opposite direction are walking or biking a total of $613,710.00 will be invested to
two‐abreast, and wider in dense areas promote programs that “make it safer for
where demand is likely to be high. Georgians to walk and ride bikes.” 55
 Meet or exceed guidance put forth in
AASHTO’s Guide for the Development of Other GDOT manuals oriented to bicycle and
Bicycle Facilities for physical separation pedestrian improvements were consulted in the
from the roadway if built as a “sidepath”. production of the SBPTP, but many of these
 Include wayfinding signage that provides publications are more than ten years old.
information about popular destinations. Reports Include the GDOT Pedestrian and
 Provide safe, convenient crossings that Streetscape Guide (2003), Georgia Guidebook
minimize delay and out‐of‐direction travel for Pedestrian Planning (2006), Georgia Bicycle
for people walking and bicycling. and Pedestrian Plan Statewide Route Network
(1998).
 Include support facilities at trailheads and
along the route including seating, trash EXISTING STOCKBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT
cans, water fountains, bathrooms, bike REGULATIONS
parking, and/or public art.
 Accommodate the full range of bicycle Several development guidelines within the
types, including cargo bikes, tandems, existing development ordinances for the city
recumbants, tag‐along/trailerbikes, and support the development of bicycle and
bicycle trailers.”54 pedestrian amenities. For example:

8.36.050.A.2 ‐ Planned town development
district (PTD)

“The PTD sets forth a framework for traditional
neighborhood development (TND) and MUND

54
“Walk Bike Thrive!: Atlanta Regional Bicycle & 55 “Bicycle and Pedestrian,” accessed November 20,
Pedestrian Plan (2016),” 2016, accessed November 2016,
15, 2016, http://www.dot.ga.gov/PartnerSmart/Public/PressR
http://www.atlantaregional.com/transportation/bic eleases/NewPartnerships‐PEDSandGABikes‐3‐2‐
ycle‐‐pedestrian., Part 1 ‐ 21. 16.pdf.

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that encourages pedestrian‐scale residential and subsection. Multiuse paths shall be a minimum
nonresidential activities to be designed in such a of four inches (4″) in depth, ten feet (10′) in
way as to reduce the number and type of vehicle width with demarcations, either by different
trips, limiting traffic congestion and thereby shaded surfaces or a solid or dashed line, to
improving air quality. MUND, in addition, designate that at least four feet (4′) of the width
incorporates multifamily residences into a PTD of the path is for pedestrian use and the
with an emphasis on vertical and horizontal remaining portion of the width of the path may
integration of residential and nonresidential
be used for bicycles and golf carts. Multiuse
uses. Conventional development (CD) is also
paths shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt,
permitted in a manner to promote clustering of
some pervious material approved by the city or
residences. Each of these development types are
a combination thereof. If pervious material is
designed to set aside areas for recreation and
used, it shall not be a loose material (e.g., wood
open space, enhance pedestrian and bicycle
chips, gravel, sand, or dirt) and it shall have a
movement, and provide buffers between
residential and nonresidential activities. A life span comparable to or better than that of
master development plan may contain one or asphalt.”
more of these types of developments. Also, net
8.36.100 ‐ Multi‐family residence district. D.
densities herein are in accordance with the
Multi‐family residential district 5. Development
benchmarks established by the Henry
Standards q. Multiuse Paths
County/Cities Joint Comprehensive Development
Plan.”56 “(1) Multiuse paths are required in all
developments developed under the standards of
8.36.180 ‐ Conservation residential subdivision.
this district. Such paths shall be constructed to
F. Development Standards 16. Multiuse Paths57
connect residential lots with all the amenity areas
“Multiuse paths are required. Such paths shall of the development. (v) Multiuse paths shall be
be constructed to connect each residential lot constructed of concrete, asphalt, some pervious
to the largest portion of green space and material approved by the city or a combination
thereof. If pervious material is used, it shall not be
required amenities located in the subdivision
a loose material (e.g., wood chips, gravel, sand or
and those commercial, office, and industrial
dirt), and it shall have a life span comparable to or
areas inside and outside the subdivision as
better than that of asphalt. Multiuse paths shall
required in subsection (F)(16)(b) of this section.
be a minimum of four inches (4″) in depth, ten
Multiuse paths may not be constructed in lieu
feet (10′) in width with demarcations, either by
of streets or alleyways; however, private
different shaded surfaces or a solid or dashed line,
alleyways may be counted towards the multiuse to designate that at least four feet (4′) of the
path requirement where at least a ten foot (10′) width of the path is for pedestrian use while the
wide easement is granted for public use and the remaining portion of the width of the path may be
private alleyway is demarcated according to this used for bicycles and motorized carts.”
56
“Code of Ordinances,” MuniCode, accessed
November 30, 2016,
https://www.municode.com/library/ga/stockbridge/
codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8PLDE_CH8.3
6ZO_ARTIIAMCOPRGRWEPR_8.36.050PLTODEDI.
57
Ibid.

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multi‐use paths can also be found at all local
parks. However, the system in Stockbridge lacks
real connectivity. There are few north‐south
pedestrian and/or bicycle connections. Safe
traversable interstate crossings are limited to
on‐road resources at Eagle’s Landing Parkway.
Parks and Greenways are not linked together.
The following sections highlight assets within
the city limits. Existing conditions specific to
proposed project areas are described in Chapter
Three.
Figure 8: Floyd Chapel Baptist Church, a historic resource
near downtown Stockbridge.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, SR. TRAIL

In 2015, the Stockbridge City Council voted to
rename portions of downtown streets Martin
Luther King Sr. Heritage Trail. The designation
covers portions of Berry and Railroad Streets
and honors King who was a native of
Stockbridge. King preached his first sermon at
Floyd Chapel Baptist Church (see Figure 8)
which is in close proximity to the trail. King
attended the Rosenwald School (no longer
extant) which was located at the corner of Tye
Figure 9: Multi‐use path at Clark Community Park (Photo,
and Second Streets.
City of Stockbridge.)

System Appraisal and Evaluation The streetscape project associated with the
MLK Sr. Trail includes pedestrian scale lighting,
EXISTING BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND landscaping curb and gutter, and sidewalks.
TRAIL NETWORK Community Development Block Grants funded
the project. Stockbridge Main Street advocates
There are a number of sidewalks and pedestrian
extending the project to Rock Quarry Road and
amenities within the City of Stockbridge. Past
adding spurs to historic sites along the route.
efforts including the LCI study have led to
numerous projects including the addition of PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ASSETS
many sidewalks within neighborhoods. Several
major thoroughfares in the southern portion of Memorial Park
Memorial Park is located in the Tye Street
the city include bike lanes. For example despite
neighborhood at the corner of Jennings Way
being a nine lane road in some areas, Eagle’s
(Cemetery Street) and Wilson Street. This park
Landing Parkway includes bike lanes and
includes pavilions, playgrounds, basketball
sidewalks from I‐75 to Country Club Drive. The
court, and a walking loop path. The park also
Reeves Creek Trail offers an off‐road multi‐use
serves as a trailhead for the Reeves Creek Trail.
trail option to Stockbridge’s citizens. Off‐road

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Figure 10: Aerial image showing intersection of Reeves Creek Trail with the Memorial Park loop trail. (Aerial from Henry County
GIS.)

Gardner Park Mearle Manders Conference Center
Gardner Park is north of downtown off East Mearle Manders is a conference and events
Atlanta Road. The city‐owned portion of this facility just north of the traditional downtown
park is approximately ten acres and includes area. While there are no formalized pedestrian
hard surface walking paths, picnic pavilions and or bicycle facilities at the center, portions of the
tennis courts. Henry County Cochran Park which Clark Community Park trails pass adjacent to
is the adjacent 18 acres and includes active the Conference Center building. The center is
recreation ball fields. accessible to City Hall and the traditional
downtown area by sidewalk.
Clark Community Park
Clark Community Park is nearly twelve acres
and includes playgrounds, hard surface walking
paths, picnic pavilions, and a dog park. The park
is located north of downtown off Davis Road.
The park is separated from Gardner Park by a
steep railroad embankment.

City Hall/Town Green
The greenspace adjacent to Stockbridge City
Hall is well used for public events and
gatherings. While there is no formalized trail
system in this area, public sidewalks surround Figure 11: Town green outside city hall. Citizens use this
space for festivals and gatherings such as Screen on the
the town green and connect to the traditional
Green and Tasty Tuesday Food Truck nights in the
downtown area. summer.

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north‐south route in the city frequently. There
are several surface street overpasses to the rail
line including North Henry Boulevard and a
newly constructed overpass at Rock Quarry
Road. The railroad easement includes steep
embankments in the northern part of the city.

The other major obstacle to connectivity is the
north‐south interstate corridor (I‐75). While this
interstate provides a vital transportation
connection between Stockbridge’s citizens and
the Atlanta area, its grade and the few crossings
Figure 12: Parking for Reeves Creek Trail off of Flippen limit surface connectivity.
Road. The trail route follows a creek, sewage, and power
easements.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND SCHOOL ASSETS
REEVES CREEK TRAIL
Many of the neighborhood developments in the
Reeves Creek is a three mile hard surface multi‐ southern part of the city include swim and/or
use trail. The trail runs along a utility corridor tennis amenities. An existing neighborhood trail
from Flippen Road to Memorial Park. There is a runs east‐west along Rum Creek in the Monarch
parking lot on Flippen for eighteen cars. The Village neighborhood.
trail is largely shaded and includes floodplain
The Pine Grove neighborhood in the northern
areas. The trail crosses Tye Street between
portion of the city includes a common swim and
Misty Ridge Road and Red Oak Road. This
tennis club area as well as walking trails
crossing includes a striped crosswalk and
developed in the northern end of the
signage.
neighborhood.
UTILITY AND TRANSPORTATION
CORRIDORS The Eagle’s Landing Country Club (private)
includes 27 holes of golf. This is not a public golf
Several major utility and transportation course. Additional amenities at the Country
corridors exist within the city limits. A major Club include swimming and tennis.
power easement cuts through the southern
portion of the city. The easement runs east Schools within the city limits include:
west and roughly parallels the northern side of  Red Oak Elementary School: 20 acres
Walt Stephens/Red Oak Road. Another power
 Stockbridge Elementary School: 15 acres
easement runs roughly north‐south in the area
(site includes a closed HCBOC building)
extending north from the current alignment of
 Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy (private)
Rock Quarry Road. Sewer easements exist along
most of the creek corridors in the city.

A major barrier to east‐west surface
connectivity is the Norfolk Southern freight line
which bisects the city. The train moves through

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CHAPTER 3 – BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND TRAIL NETWORK DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

The recommended improvements in this
section include both upgrades to the physical
facilities for pedestrians and cyclists in
Stockbridge and recommendations for
improving policies and ordinances to support
walking and biking. Illustrations of
improvements are included at the end of the
report. Costs associated with the individual
projects are listed in Appendix B – Cost
Figure 15: Adjacent to road hard surface multi‐use trail.
Estimates for Facilities.

The following are examples of some of the
physical facilities and upgrades recommended
in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Plan.

MULTI-USE TRAILS

Figure 16: Elevated boardwalk multi‐use trail.

SIDEWALKS AND STREETSCAPES

Figure 13: Off‐road hard surface multi‐use trail.

Figure 14: Off‐road soft surface multi‐use trail. Figure 17: Streetscape with site furnishings.

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Figure 18: Sidewalk with vegetated buffer. Figure 22: Sharrows. (https://www.nacto.org)

Figure 23: Bike boxes. (https://www.nacto.org)
Figure 19: Sidewalk with no buffer.

Figure 20: Mid‐block crossing and striped bike lane.
Figure 24: Bike rack.
BICYCLE FACILITIES

Figure 21: Separated bike lane.
(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov)

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Project Recommendations 2. Two 12 foot travel lanes accommodate
vehicular travel and separated lanes are
The project study area is shown on Illustration provided for bicyclists. Striping and other
A. Illustrations B‐E depict the city in four pavement markings signify these separate
quadrants and show the potential upgrades to uses. A planted buffer separates pedestrian
the pedestrian and bicycle network. travel via five foot sidewalks on the
ROADWAY TRAIL/SIDEWALK northern and southern end of the roadway
IMPROVEMENTS from both bicycle and vehicular traffic.
Updated lighting standards improve upon
Walt Stephens Road (Illustration F) the safety and comfort of this route. Plant
material assists in the management and
Existing Conditions
treatment of stormwater while improving
Spanning 1.75 miles in length (within the city
upon the aesthetic character of the Walt
limits of Stockbridge), Walt Stephens Road
Stephens Road corridor.
extends east from Speer Road, crosses I‐75, and
3. With two 12 foot travel lanes, bicycle lanes,
terminates at Flippen Road. As this route travels
and a planted buffer; this option is very
east, beyond Flippen Road, it becomes Red Oak
similar to Option 2. However, Option 3
Road. The typical existing cross section consists
replaces the five foot sidewalk along the
of a grassed shoulder and drainage swale along
northern edge of the roadway with a ten
with two vehicular travel lanes within a 120’
foot multi‐use trail. This two‐way hardscape
right‐of‐way.
trail can accommodate a variety of uses and
Proposed Improvement Options provides bicyclists a route with further
1. Two 12 foot shared travel lanes allow separation from vehicular traffic. Landscape
bicyclists who are more comfortable and lighting updates are proposed as well.
traveling with vehicular traffic to utilize the
roadway. Shared lane markings are Preferred Option
Option 3 was indicated as the preferred choice
proposed as a notification to drivers that
by residents during the public review process.
bicyclists may be present. Curb and gutter
can be utilized as a method of separation Red Oak Road (Illustration G)
between vehicular and pedestrian traffic
and to assist in stormwater management. A Existing Conditions
planted buffer adds an additional level of Stockbridge’s Red Oak Road corridor spans on
separation between a 10’ multi‐use trail on mile between Flippen Road and Rock Quarry
the northern side of the roadway and a 5’ Road. The 60 foot right‐of‐way area consists of
pedestrian sidewalk on the road’s southern two travel lanes and a grassed swale on either
edge. Planted buffers with multiple levels of side of the roadway.
understory plantings and tree canopy will
Proposed Improvement Options
assist in slowing and treating stormwater 1. Two proposed 12 foot shared travel lanes
runoff and visually softening roadside with curb and gutter accommodate both
conditions. Pedestrian scale lighting vehicular and bicycle traffic. A planted
provides safety and comfort for those using buffer along the curb and gutter adds a
this route at night.

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level of separation between a 10 foot multi‐ Davis Road (Illustration H)
use trail on the northern side of the
Existing Conditions
roadway and a five foot sidewalk along the
Extending 1.75 miles east from North Henry
road’s southern edge. While minimal, the
Boulevard and terminating at Parkwood Drive,
remainder of the available 60 foot right‐of‐
this route becomes Burke Street near Clark
way can be planted with attractive and low
Community Park. Davis Road connects multiple
maintenance plant material. Lighting
neighborhoods with the goods and services
improvements are also proposed.
available to residents along N Henry Boulevard
2. Dedicated bicycle lanes separate vehicular
and downtown Stockbridge. Pedestrian facilities
and bicycle traffic. A planted buffer is
are not present, except for a short span leading
shown between the bike lanes and a 5 foot
east away from the North Henry Boulevard
sidewalk along the northern and southern
intersection. Desire lines in the form of worn
edge of the roadway. Plant material and
footpaths can be seen along the roadside where
pedestrian scale lighting standards are
residents frequently walk, indicating the need
proposed to be installed outside of these
for improved pedestrian facilities. The 50 foot
hardscape improvements.
right‐of‐way span consists of grassed swales,
Preferred Option vegetation, and two vehicular travel lanes.
Option 1 was indicated as the preferred choice
Proposed Improvement
by residents during the public review process.
With a similar right‐of‐way and development
Old Conyers Road (Illustration H) character, the proposed transportation
improvements along this roadway are much like
Existing Conditions those proposed for Old Conyers Road. 12 foot
This route extends one mile (within the city travel lanes with shared road markings increase
limits) northeast from East Atlanta Road, safety for bicyclists while a curb and gutter
towards Cotton Indian Elementary School, system and planted buffers separate five foot
Stockbridge High School and Hwy 138. The 50 pedestrian sidewalks from vehicular and bicycle
foot right‐of‐way consists of a grassed shoulder, use. Lighting updates are proposed to
drainage swales and two travel lanes. accommodate use of the proposed facilities
Proposed Improvement during the early morning hours and at night.
Considering the limited right‐of‐way area
Rock Quarry Road (Illustration I)
available, the proposed improvements to this
corridor focus on features that will get the most Existing Conditions
use from residents and offer the largest impact This roadway extends 2.5 miles north from
to accessibility. Two 12 foot travel lanes with Eagles Landing Parkway to N Henry Boulevard.
shared lane markings increase safety for The typical cross section includes a 100 foot
bicyclists while a curb and gutter system and right‐of‐way with two travel lanes, grassed
planted buffer separate five foot pedestrian drainage swales and minimal landscape
sidewalks. Pedestrian lighting is proposed to plantings. Sidewalks exist where neighborhood
increase visibility and encourage use. entrances and businesses have recently been
constructed, however much of the route is

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without designated pedestrian pathways and vehicular and pedestrian separation at
no bicycle facilities exist along this road. these mid‐block crossings. Along the outer
edge of the vehicular lanes, a planted buffer
Proposed Improvement Options separates a 10 foot multi‐use trail and a five
1. Four (two northbound and two
foot pedestrian sidewalk. Space remains for
southbound) vehicular travel lanes are
planting and lighting improvements along
proposed along with a curb and gutter
the outer edge of this roadway profile.
system to create separation and assist in
the handling of stormwater. A planted Preferred Option
buffer then divides this roadway from a ten Option 4 was indicated as the preferred choice
foot wide multi‐use trail along one edge of by residents during the public review process.
the roadway and a five foot sidewalk along
Flippen Road (Illustration J)
the other. The remaining space allows for
grading and additional planting Existing Conditions
improvements as well as pedestrian scale The three mile segment of Flippen Road which
lighting to be installed. travels north from Hudson Bridge Road and
2. Like Option 1, four lanes of vehicular traffic connects with North Henry Boulevard offers the
are proposed. Devoted bicycle lanes are opportunity to link many residents living on the
placed outside of the vehicular travel lanes. southern end of Stockbridge with city
A planted buffer of variable width then amenities. While pieces of this stretch of
separates these bicycle lanes with a 10 foot roadway are outside of the city limits, many
multi‐use trail along one side of the road neighborhoods are located along this road and
and a five foot pedestrian sidewalk along would greatly benefit from pedestrian and
the other. Space remains for any earthwork, bicycle infrastructure improvements. With a
lighting or landscape improvements outside trail head for Reeves Creek Trail located along
of this profile. Flippen Road, allowing for additional pedestrian
3. Two dedicated bicycle lanes are proposed, and bicycling facilities here could effectively
bordering four vehicular travel lanes. increase accessibility to parks, businesses and
Spacious planted buffers separate these residential communities. The current roadway
travel lanes with a five foot pedestrian section consists of an 80 foot right‐of‐way with
sidewalk on both sides of the road. A two travel lanes and grassed drainage swales
planted buffer and lighting improvements outside of the vehicular lanes. I‐75 crosses
are both proposed along the outer edge of Flippen Road one mile north of Hudson Bridge
the proposed sidewalks to assist with the Road creating a challenging space with limited
functional and aesthetic improvement of horizontal clearance for roadside pedestrian
this corridor. and bicycle improvements.
4. Four travel lanes are proposed with space
for strategically located mid‐block crossings Proposed Improvement Options
1. Two 12 foot vehicular travel lanes are lined
along the roadway. These crossings can be
by a curb and gutter system with a planted
signalized to allow for pedestrians and
buffer. A 10 foot multi‐use trail along one
bicyclists to traverse the roadway safely. A
edge of the roadway and a 5 foot sidewalk
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along the other allow for the separation of
vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Space remains outside of the hardscape
trail and sidewalk for updated landscape
plantings, required site grading and the
installation of lighting standards.
2. Dedicated bicycle lanes are placed
alongside two 12 foot vehicular travel lanes.
A planted buffer then separates these lanes
Figure 25: Existing conditions along North Henry
from a 10 foot multi‐use trail along one side Boulevard.
of the roadway and a five foot sidewalk
along the other. The location of these pedestrians to easily cross to the northern or
hardscape features can be adjusted southern side of this street.
horizontally to allow for larger or smaller
Proposed Improvement
plant buffers alongside the roadway. Many times when pedestrian crossings are not
Improved lighting is proposed to increase provided or are placed a long distance from one
visibility and pedestrian safety. another, street crossing occurs in unsafe
3. As with Option 2, this layout sites dedicated locations. To reduce this risk, mid‐block
bicycle travel lanes alongside two vehicular crossings can be used to offer marked,
travel lanes. These are separated by white signalized and protected areas for pedestrians
striping and are denoted with typical to traverse vehicular routes. Signalized
symbols and markings for easy crossings are proposed at the following
identification. A wide planted buffer then crossroads along N Henry Boulevard:
separates these uses with pedestrian scale
lighting standards and 5 foot sidewalks on 1. Davidson Parkway
either side of the roadway. This layout 2. Brush Creek Court/Shepherd Drive
allows for the maximum amount of plant 3. McCain Creek Trail
material and vegetation.
Preferred Option
Preferred Option When given the opportunity to choose between
Option 1 was indicated as the preferred choice the three proposed crossing locations, Davidson
by residents during the public review process. Parkway was indicated as the preferred choice
by residents during the public review process.
North Henry Boulevard (Illustration K) However, multiple crossing points would
Existing Conditions strengthen the safety along this corridor.
Beginning at Daniel Drive, traveling southeast to
Brown Road, 3.5 miles of North Henry
Boulevard are located within Stockbridge’s city
limits. Sidewalks and facilities for pedestrians
are present, with some exception. Given that
there are limited crossing roads and thus
limited signalized crosswalks, it is difficult for

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POTENTIAL GREENWAY ROUTES
(Illustration L)

Reeves Creek Trail Extension

Completed in 2014, the existing segment of
Reeves Creek Trail consists of a 10 foot wide
concrete multi‐use pathway located along the
edge of Reeves Creek with boardwalks and
bridges crossing the creek bed where necessary.
There are two trailheads for this greenway. One
is located on the eastern side of Flippen Road Figure 26: Existing Portion of Reeves Creek Trail

just north of the creek. The other is located at flows from Clark Community Park, through
Memorial Park, which is south of Downtown Gardner Park and across East Atlanta Road.
Stockbridge. Both allow for car parking. The trail
follows the southern edge of the Glynn Addy The pathway would travel east with Brush
and Wild Wind subdivisions and crosses Tye Creek through woodlands and be easily
accessible by residents. Ultimately, this would
Street halfway along its 1.5 mile length. The
change direction and move north, connecting
majority of this greenway is shaded, however
with Old Conyers Road near its intersection with
segments of the trail emerge from the dense Mays Road close to Stockbridge Middle School;
tree canopy found along Reeves Creek and spanning approximately 1.5 miles. This trail
travel through an existing power easement. would offer a quick link for residents to walk,
run or bike downtown. With public events
The proposed extension of this greenway would already happening near City Hall and more and
cross Flippen Road and travel west along more work being done to promote and improve
Reeves Creek before shifting north to connect upon the downtown district and city center; this
to Davidson Parkway; a total span of link could provide a critical pathway to
shopping, dining, recreation and many other
approximately two miles. This would allow easy
amenities found at the center of the city.
access to the greenway trail and Memorial Park
for those living in the residential neighborhoods
along Davidson Parkway. The treatment of the Rum Creek Trail
site should be similar, with the trail placed in
Residents on the western edge of Stockbridge
order to avoid large trees and sensitive natural
currently do not have a safe, comfortable or
features along the creek.
easy route to use when accessing the center
Brush Creek Trail and eastern portions of Stockbridge. A
proposed four mile greenway trail along Rum
Clark Community Park is a heavily used Creek could offer access for all of those living in
recreational amenity for Stockbridge residents. the many neighborhoods along the creek
This park is located near a largely residential corridor a recreational outlet and a functional
area and is just north of the city’s downtown trail used to travel throughout the community.
district. The proposed Brush Creek Trail would Beginning at a possible trailhead near the
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Rd, the trail would move southeast, and then exists within the vacant area between 2480
shift southwest; wrapping around the Patrick Henry Parkway and I‐75. According to a
Carrington Ridge and the Retreat and Eagle’s report prepared by the Georgia Department of
Landing apartments. The proposed greenway Economic Development’s Tourist Product
trail would then cross over Rock Quarry Road Development Division, this mound was created
and continue southwest, eventually traveling by Native Americans around 1,000 A.D., during
beneath I‐75 towards the Red Oak community. the Woodland Period. A small park surrounding
The pathway would follow Rum Creek before this historic landscape feature could be located
connecting with Blackhall Road near Lake along the proposed greenway. Interpretive
Spivey. signage could relay the history of the site and
Native American occupation within Stockbridge.
Patrick Henry Parkway Trail
PROPOSED FACILITIES OUTSIDE OF
Rock Quarry Road becomes Patrick Henry PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
Parkway after traveling south across Eagle’s
Landing Parkway. As Patrick Henry Parkway While many of the roadside facilities described
continues south, it parallels I‐75 before ending within this report strictly utilize the public right
at its intersection with Jodeco Road. It bounds of way, in some instances the proposed route of
the western edge of the Eagles Landing the greenway trails travels through privately
community and allows vehicular commuters a owned land. It should be noted that right‐of‐
local north‐south route through this southern way negotiations will be required where this
portion of Stockbridge. occurs. The corridor needed for greenway trails
is often created through the use of an easement
A 3.75 miles greenway trail is proposed along when placed on private property. This can be a
this route to connect residents in nearby critical tool when strategically linking pedestrian
neighborhoods with Patrick Henry Parkway, and bicycle routes to allow residents easy
Eagles Landing Parkway, Rock Quarry Road, access to their daily needs. Keeping within the
Jodeco Road and State Route 42. The trail public right of way is sometimes not the most
begins on the western side of Patrick Henry efficient form of travel and if successfully
Parkway, across from the terminus of Country negotiated, an easement placed upon private
Club Drive. The pathway then travels south, property can allow for a more direct route,
along Patrick Henry Parkway, before turning which often increases use. It should be noted
east and utilizing the space provided by an that additional funds and documentation will be
existing power easement. The trail then heads needed prior to construction in order to acquire
north, along Peach Drive, passing in front of necessary property or negotiate easements.
Flippen Elementary School and north towards The Georgia Department of Transportation
Wolf Creek and Dailey Lake. Traveling alongside (GDOT) can provide guidance on the
the eastern path of Wolf Creek, the trail then documentation and submittal requirements for
heads northeast towards State Route 42 and this process, especially as it relates to the use of
Eagles Landing Christian Academy. federal funding for project implementation.
An important historic feature is located along
this proposed trail. A Woodland Era Mound

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Figure 27: Regional Trail System Concept from ARC Walk. Bike. Thrive! Plan, pg 20.
The red star shows the location of Stockbridge relative to the trail network.

Preferred Option Henry County proposes funding to connect the
During the public review process, the potential Paola Mountain Greenway Trail to Austin Road
greenway route locations were scored equally. Middle School. Austin Road is outside the
The overall response for the construction of incorporated city limits, but this effort helps
greenway trails was strong. With the success of realize the possibility of a connection between
the recently completed Reeves Creek Trail, the the city and the Panola‐Arabia Mountain trail
demand for such a facility has been proven and system. Proposed greenway routes within the
use should expand with the installation of city would connect to trails in the county to
similar projects. become part of this network.

The overall goal of any off‐road multi‐use trails
should be to tie into the existing Atlanta region
network of trails including connections to the
Arabia‐Panola Mountain PATH trail. A recent
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MLK SR. HERITAGE TRAIL Downtown Stockbridge. One of the first public
CONTINUATION AND CONNECTIONS restaurants in the city, the Green Front Café
(Illustration M) became a neighborhood staple after Carrie Mae
Hambrick took over ownership and operation of
Spur Trail to Cultural Resources
the eatery in 1949. Mrs. Hambrick faithfully
MLK Sr. Heritage Trail begins in Downtown served her community for years and is a
Stockbridge and travels south, crossing beneath beloved figure in the history of Stockbridge and
North Henry Boulevard and traveling alongside Henry County. A street in the city is named after
an active rail line before terminating at Rock her and the second Saturday of May is
Quarry Rd. Recent streetscape improvements, celebrated as Carrie Mae Hambrick day
including updated ADA compliant road throughout Stockbridge. The local branch of the
crossings, new concrete sidewalks, and NAACP named an annual community service
pedestrian scale lighting exist along this award in honor of Mrs. Hambrick in 2010. In
roadway beginning downtown, continuing along 2015, Stockbridge dedicated the Carrie Mae
Berry Street and eventually ending near 2nd Hambrick Cultural Arts and Enrichment Center,
Street. Structures significant to the cultural located in the downtown area. Much like Floyd
history of Stockbridge exist near this updated Chapel Baptist Church, the Green Front Café
streetscape and spur trails to these resources and residents and visitors could benefit from a
could link visitors to Downtown Stockbridge and spur trail leading to the restaurant site with
city residents to these locations. signage and interpretive items describing the
history and significance of this cultural resource
Floyd Chapel Baptist Church and the lifelong community service of Carrie
While his son is likely the most widely‐known Mae Hambrick.
member of the King family, Martin Luther King
Sr. was also a key figure in the civil rights Continuation/Completion of MLK Sr.
movement. Before serving as pastor of Heritage Trail Streetscape Improvements
Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and joining
As previously described, the MLK Sr. Heritage
the board of the NAACP’s Social Action
Trail has recently undergone streetscape
Committee, Martin Luther King Sr. became a
updates, improving the pedestrian experience
licensed preacher in Floyd Chapel Baptist
and connecting residents within the
Church at age fifteen. It was here that many
neighborhood south of Downtown Stockbridge
first heard him speak from behind the pulpit. A
with the civic and commercial amenities within
trail connection to this cultural landmark along
the area. This streetscape treatment could be
with interpretive signage could emphasize the
extended along this road until its termination at
cultural significance of the church and assist in
Rock Quarry Road. Currently, no pedestrian
educating visitors and local citizens of its
facilities exist along this section of roadway.
importance.
This approximate .75 mile extension would
Green Front Café complete the connection between Downtown
Located at the intersection of Berry Street and Stockbridge and Rock Quarry Road.
2nd Street, the Green Front Café is recognized as
another significant cultural resource near

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Potential Trailhead Location, Interpretive
Signage Point, Link to Reeves Creek Trail

If the updated streetscape features or other
non‐vehicular facilities are installed along the
southern stretch of MLK Sr. Heritage Trail, this
could set the stage for a link to Reeves Creek
Trail and Memorial Park from the road’s
intersection with Rock Quarry Road. The
relatively new and widely used Reeves Creek
Trail is only 200 foot from MLK Sr. Heritage Trail
at the greenway’s eastern edge. A link could be
constructed between the two, with a trailhead
at this new connection. Opportunities for
interpretive signage educating trail users on the
natural and cultural features of the area could
add additional interest to the greenway
experience.

Preferred Option
The potential trailhead location with
interpretive signage and a link to MLK Sr.
Heritage Trail from the Reeves Creek Trail was
determined as the preferred project from this
category during the public review process.

Figure 28: Historic Green Front Café adjacent to the Martin
Luther King, Sr. Trail.

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CHAPTER 4 – RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Project Implementation Plan infill projects primarily affect residents within
specific residential neighborhoods, they are not
Projects detailed within this report are listed listed along with the wider‐reaching priority
below, along with cost information and a projects and can be accomplished as budget
proposed timeline for implementation. allows. Costs specific to projects are detailed in
Additional info, such as miscellaneous sidewalk Appendix B.
infill opportunities is also included. As these

Symbol Estimated Cost Range
$ $1 ‐ $50,000
$$ $50,000 ‐ $250,000
$$$ $250,000 ‐ $1,000,000
$$$$ $1,000,000 +

Table 2: Project Implementation Plan –Plan Recommendations
ID Description Cost Project Year
1‐2 3‐4 5‐6 7‐8 9‐10
Priority Projects
Design and Construction (Public Right of Way)
D‐1 Walt Stephens Road improvements $$$$ X
D‐2 North Henry Boulevard/Davidson Parkway crossing $ X
D‐3 Flippen Road improvements $$$$ X
D‐4 Rock Quarry Road improvements $$$$ X
D‐5 Trailhead location, interpretive signage point, link to $$ X
Reeves Creek Trail
D‐6 Red Oak Road improvements $$$$ X
D‐7 Davis Road improvements $$$$ X
D‐8 Old Conyers Road improvements $$$$ X
D‐9 Continuation/completion of Martin Luther King Sr. $$$$ X
Heritage Trail improvements
D‐10 Tunnel under railroad between Gardner Park and $$$
Clark Park
Design and Construction (Public Right of Way/Potential Property Purchase or Easements Required)
D‐11 Spur trail to Floyd Chapel Baptist Church $$ X
D‐12 Spur trail to Green Front Café $$ X
D‐13 Reeves Creek Trail extension – $$$$ X X X
Flippen Road to Davidson Parkway
D‐14 Brush Creek Trail – $$$$ X X X

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Clark Community Park to Old Conyers Road
D‐15 Rum Creek Trail – $$$$ X X X
Rock Quarry Road to Blackhall Road
D‐16 Patrick Henry Parkway Trail – $$$$ X X X
Eagles Landing to GA 42
D‐17 Extension of Rock Quarry Road to Old Conyers Road $$$$ X X X
and Valley Hill Road

ID Description Cost

Miscellaneous Sidewalk Infill (to be completed as possible/ongoing improvements)
D‐18 Miller Road to Miller Court (sidewalks) $$
D‐19 Club Place from Club Circle to end of street (sidewalks) $
D‐20 Nolan Street from Martin Luther King Sr. Heritage Trail to the dead end (sidewalks) $$
D‐21 First Street from Tye Street to Martin Luther King Sr. Heritage Trail (sidewalks) $$
D‐22 Second Street from Tye Street to Railroad Street (sidewalks) $$
D‐23 Child Street from Tye Street to end of street (sidewalks) $$
D‐24 Sheffield Court from Fairhaven Court to Fairhaven Boulevard (sidewalks) $
D‐25 Church Street from Martin Luther King Sr. Heritage Trail to Wilson Avenue (sidewalks) $$
D‐26 Jennings Way from Second Street to Wilson Street (sidewalks) $$
D‐27 Duvall Drive from East Atlanta Road to cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks) $$
D‐28 Parkwood Drive from West Burke Street to Davis Road (sidewalks) $$
D‐29 Stockview Terrace from Creek Circle to cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks) $
D‐30 Lane Drive from North Henry Boulevard to Spring Street (curb and gutter, sidewalks) $
D‐31 Lake Drive from Lambert Drive to Lake Terrace (sidewalks) $$
D‐32 Lake Terrace from Lake Drive to end of street (sidewalks) $
D‐33 Bridge Park Court from Creek Circle to cul‐de‐sac $
D‐34 Landover Drive from Davis Road to Davis Road (sidewalks) $
D‐35 Ridge Run from Landover Drive to Landover Drive (sidewalks) $
D‐36 Meadow Ridge Drive from Davis Road to cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks) $
D‐37 Angela Court from Meadow Ridge Drive to cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks) $
D‐38 Rebecca Court from Meadow Ridge Drive to cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks) $
D‐39 Shields Road from North Henry Boulevard to Davis Road (sidewalks) $$$
D‐40 Meadow Ridge Way from Shields Road to cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks) $
D‐41 Meadow Ridge Court from Meadow Ridge Way to cul‐de‐sac (sidewalks) $
D‐42 Wren Court from Club Circle to Club Place (sidewalks) $
D‐43 Ceresa Drive from North Lee Street to end of road (sidewalks) $$
D‐44 Center Street from North Henry Boulevard to West Burke Street (sidewalks) $
D‐45 Wilson Street from Wilson Avenue to Jennings Way (sidewalks) $$
D‐46 North Henry Boulevard to end of Bowen Street (sidewalks) $$

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Funding Options citizens. The Atlanta Regional Commission
(ARC), the Atlanta Region’s local federally
POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES funded Metropolitan Planning Organization
A number of options exist for the financing of (MPO), assists with the dispersal of these funds.
projects outlined within this report. Federal, Many federal funding sources are aimed at
state, local and private funds can be leveraged reducing trips via motorized vehicles and
and combined to assist in the realization of therefore assist in the implementation of
these proposed bicycle and pedestrian facility alternate modes of travel, i.e. multi‐use trails
improvements. The methods below are that allow citizens to travel to work or provide
separated into three categories: Federal and access to nearby amenities, rather than funding
State Funding, Local Funding and Private trails used strictly for recreation. Generally,
Funding. A variety of projects have been federal funds provide up to 80 percent of a
identified within this report. Some of the project’s overall cost, with the local municipality
funding programs listed may only apply to a responsible for the remaining 20 percent of
certain type of planning and installation effort. funding.
For example, the Georgia Heritage Grant, which Often, a local or regional plan calls for certain
is administered through the Georgia upgrades to be installed when reconstruction
Department of Natural Resources’ Historic (road widening, sidewalk reconstruction,
Preservation Division, is focused on the maintenance, etc.) of roadway features occurs.
preservation of properties and archaeological These upgrades include bike lanes, markings,
sites throughout the state. This potentially buffer plantings and other improvements.
applies to the projects such as the GDOT uses federal or state funds to provide
establishment of a link from the Martin Luther these updates as necessary and where called
King Sr. Heritage Trail pedestrian improvements for in established planning documents. The
to Floyd Chapel Baptist Church or pedestrian Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS)
and bicycle facilities nearby the Woodland offers financial support for programs aimed at
Mound found along Patrick Henry Parkway. the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. This
However, this grant may not apply to roadside GOHS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
improvements along Walt Stephens Road. Grant could supply up to three years of
While investigating possible funding sources, it supplemental funding for such programs.
is important to be aware of the intent and
requirements of the grants or awards provided. Many public sources are listed below. These are
all worth reviewing as potential funding
FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING
options. Other resources may be available and
Dollars distributed by the federal government it is advised that the City of Stockbridge reach
can be used to pay for design and construction out to GDOT and other state and federal
of transportation facilities. Often, state agencies agencies to receive further information for
such as the Georgia Department of funding possibilities as projects are
Transportation (GDOT) assist in allocating these implemented. While some of the programs
funds based on a project’s potential positive listed below will not offer the amount of
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provide for technical assistance, each could be a of proposed improvements described within
helpful tool during the design and construction this report.

Table 3: Federal and State Funding
Funding Program Source Local Match Website Information
Local Maintenance GDOT N/A http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Local/LMIG
and Improvement
Grant (LMIG)
Safe Routes to GDOT N/A http://www.dot.ga.gov/DS/SafetyOperation
School /SRTS
Transportation USDOT 20% https://www.transportation.gov/tiger/about
Investment
Generating
Economic Recovery
(TIGER) Grant
Congestion FHWA/ARC 20% http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air_
Mitigation and Air quality/cmaq/
Quality (CMAQ)
Improvement
Program
Transportation FHWA/GDOT/ 20% https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/fastact/factsheet
Alternatives (TA) ARC s/transportationalternativesfs.cfm
Railway‐Highways FHWA 10% http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/xings/
Crossing Program
Recreational Trails FHWA 20% http://www.gastateparks.org/grants/rtp
Program
Land and Water NPS/DNR 50% http://www.gastateparks.org/grants/lwcf
Conservation Fund
Historic NPS/DNR 40% http://georgiashpo.org/node/2265
Preservation Fund
Grant
Georgia Heritage NPS/DNR 40% http://georgiashpo.org/node/2266
Grant
Rivers, Trails, and NPS N/A https://www.nps.gov/orgs/rtca/index.htm
Conservation
Assistance
Program
Pedestrian and GOHS 1st Year – 0% http://www.gahighwaysafety.org/grants/
Bicycle Safety 2nd Year – 20%
Program Grant 3rd Year – 40%
Community HUD/DCA N/A http://www.dca.state.ga.us/communities/C
Development Block DBG/index.asp
Grant (CDBG)
Program

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LOCAL FUNDING Buckhead, Lilburn, Gwinnett Place and
Perimeter CIDs.
Infrastructure bonds and local sales taxes are
the primary tools used for local funding of Many capital projects within Georgia are
bicycle and pedestrian projects. One such tool, financed using Special Purpose Local Option
Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles (GARVEEs), Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds. This program allows
generates up‐front capital for states or local for additional sales taxes paid by consumers in a
authorities to pay for transportation projects specific county to be used for improvements to
using future federal reimbursements. This public facilities. Henry County currently utilizes
allows municipalities more flexibility with SPLOST funds for a variety of projects, including
project timelines and can allow for the project many transportation and recreation projects.
to be implemented sooner than traditional pay‐ SPLOST funds would certainly be an appropriate
as‐you‐go federal funding methods. GARVEEs tool to support the proposed bicycle and
are typically used for large highway projects, pedestrian facility improvements listed within
such as major corridor projects. this report.

Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) are established to PRIVATE FUNDING
assist underdeveloped areas by pledging
property taxes over an agreed upon threshold Many private companies and organizations
towards redevelopment and improvement offer financial assistance to projects aimed at
projects within the district. In addition to other encouraging healthy lifestyles and improving
uses, this method can be used to fund public communities. One benefit of expanding
works or improvements, clearing and grading of infrastructure to accommodate bicyclists and
land and the purchase of equipment. One pedestrians is that citizens begin to use these
example of this is Atlanta’s BeltLine Tax facilities as alternative transportation routes
Allocation District, which was established in and therefore, become more active by bicycling
2005 to assist with the implementation and and walking where they previously may have
construction of a network of public parks, multi‐ driven. This potential improvement to health,
use trails and transit improvements. safety and welfare throughout communities can
create many private grant opportunities.
Another useful tool for funding projects within
commercial areas is the establishment of a Aside from traditional public funding sources,
Community Improvement District (CID). During crowdfunding has become a popular format in
the creation of a CID a geographic area is recent years for direct donations and support of
defined and business owners within this community improvements. Websites, such as
location self‐impose and agree to an increased ioby.com (In Our Back Yard) specifically focus
property tax rate to contribute towards the crowdfunding on neighborhood improvement
betterment of their district. The business projects. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid
owners will then work together to decide how Transit Authority (MARTA) has worked with this
best to use these additional funds within their site in the past for funding and the site has
immediate area. Examples of this method put assisted with the overall funding of
to work in the Metro Atlanta area include the approximately 100 projects that make streets
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illustrates the potential for many sources of organization and certain recommended projects
funding available, other than the traditional within this report may be more appropriately
providers sought by municipalities. funded by these programs than others;
however, private organizations (and individual
A few organizations that could assist in the donors) can be a valid source of financing for
implementation of the facilities found in this the design and construction of this report’s
report are listed in the following table. The level proposed improvements.
of potential funds vary between each

Table 4: Private Funding
Funding Program Source Local Match Contact and Website Information
Miscellaneous PATH N/A https://pathfoundation.org/
Grants/Partnership Foundation
Opportunities
Community Grant People for 50% min http://www.peopleforbikes.org/pages/gra
Program Bikes nt‐guidelines
Community Grant Walmart N/A http://giving.walmart.com/apply‐for‐
Program Foundation grants/
Miscellaneous Robert Wood N/A http://www.rwjf.org/en/how‐we‐
Grants Johnson work/grants‐and‐grant‐programs.html
Foundation
Community Health Kaiser N/A http://www.kpgagives.org/process.html
Improvement Grant Permanente
Miscellaneous Advocacy N/A http://www.advocacyadvance.org/grants
Grants Advance
Crowdfunding In Our Back N/A https://www.ioby.org/about
Opportunities Yards (IOBY)

Policy Development and CITY INPUT INTO FUTURE JOINT HENRY
Implementation Strategies COUNTY/CITIES CMP and CTMP EFFORTS

Part of the SBPTP is the evaluation of existing Both the Henry Joint Henry County/Cities
federal, GDOT, Henry County, and Stockbridge Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP) and the
codes and ordinances to determine how these Joint Henry County/Cities Comprehensive
documents support bicycling and pedestrian Transportation Master Plan (CMTP) include
activities within the city. The consultants multiple policies and projects that support the
reviewed existing land use policies, codes and goals, objectives and vision of the SBPTP. As
other documents to identify areas where these documents are revisited in the future, it is
conflicts exist or new concepts can be adopted. recommended that active transportation
This section summarizes these findings and remain a priority for locations within
makes recommendations for the city on which Stockbridge.
local codes, ordinances and policies should be
The City of Stockbridge should continue to
strengthened to better support pedestrian and
stress multi‐modal transportation in any future
bicycle systems.
updates to the CTMP. Key projects are

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
identified in the plan that will help strengthen ZONING AND LOCAL CODES
active transportation connectivity within the
Stockbridge has adopted zoning ordinances and
city (see Chapter 3.) Several areas can be
subdivision regulations for land use and
highlighted to help strengthen the policies
development within the city. In general, the
pertaining to pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
zoning ordinances are good, but they need to
 Conservation and Environment: an emphasize a stronger connection between land
emphasis on these issues will present an use and transportation, especially bicycle and
opportunity to capitalize on the energy pedestrian travel. Ongoing efforts to integrate
savings, fossil fuel reductions and air quality form‐based codes and improved guidelines for
benefits that can be attributed to bicycle the city’s public realm will support this process.
and pedestrian transportation. The number The current Stockbridge Code of Ordinances is
of trips made by bicyclists and pedestrians available online at:
is a fundamental benchmark of the quality http://www.municode.com/library/ga/stockbri
of the City’s environment. Stockbridge dge/codes/code_of_ordinances.
should participate annually in the National
A general recommendation would be to modify
Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation
the local ordinances to provide a balance
Project to standardize a bicycle traffic count
approach to both on and off‐street bicycling,
program and measure success.
transportation, recreation and support facilities
 Schools: the national Safe Routes to Schools
including a stronger connection between mixed
(SR2S) Program provides funding to
use zoning, compact land use and a more
increase opportunities for children to walk
detailed guideline for bicycle parking and
or bicycle to school. Mode share data for
amenities within the traditional downtown
the number of children who walk, bike, ride
area.
the bus or are driven to school should be
collected by the county as part of the This report recommends some additions to the
annual data collected for school Title 7 – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
transportation. School site location should There are currently no definitions pertaining to
be considered a priority factor with bicycles or greenways. Sample language would
reference to the potential for children to include:
Regulation of the Use of Bicycles and Other
walk or bike to school.
Non‐motorized Vehicles on Park Trail and
 Public Safety: any recommendations Greenway Systems.
pertaining to active transportation help (a) Definitions. As used in this section, except
support public health and safety. Bicycling where the context clearly requires
and walking provides opportunities for otherwise, the words and terms used in this
increased physical activity, reductions in section shall have the following meanings:
traffic injuries and fatalities, and (1) Bicycle. A non‐motorized vehicle with
cardiovascular disease and obesity two (2) or three (3) wheels tandem, a
prevention. steering handle, one (1) or (2) seats,
and pedals by which the vehicle is
propelled, and also bicycles with helper
motor rated less than one (1) brake

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Figure 29: Illustration of shared access between commercial developments.

horsepower which produce only The zoning ordinances regulate additional
ordinary pedaling speed up to ten (10) aspects of land development including off‐
miles per hour. street parking landscaping, signage and other
(b) Use of the Greenway System. Non‐ development standards. Off‐street parking is
motorized vehicles as defined herein may the most applicable regulation directly affecting
use the system of Greenway and park trails bicycling and pedestrian safety. Requiring
designated as such by the city so long as shared access for new development will help
any user of such a vehicle complies with all reduce the number of curb cuts along
traffic regulations applicable and so long as commercial corridors (see Figure 29.)
the operator shall stop or otherwise yield
the right‐of‐way to pedestrian traffic. No The current off‐street parking regulations only
non‐motorized vehicle shall exceed a speed provide for automobile parking and do not take
of ten (10) miles per hour while being bicycle parking into consideration. Bicycles
operated on the Greenway or park trail should receive equal consideration when
systems. calculating parking needs with specific
calculations provided for determining the
Off‐street parking regulations should be amount of bicycle parking provided by district
amended in the following sections: type. Design and location standards for bicycle
parking should be clearly stated to provide for
8.36.200 – Old Downtown Overlay District safe and convenient access to all commercial
8.36.230 – High rise mixed‐use overlay district
and multi‐family residential areas. Sample text
8.36.050 – Planned town development district
8.36.100 – Multi‐family residence district could read:

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
Multi‐family residential uses [or insert different to achieve targets in the reduction of air
overlay/use] shall provide bicycle parking at the pollution.
rate of one bicycle parking space for each 20  Institutional Resources/ Economic
motorized vehicle spaces but not more than 50 Development Program: recycle‐a‐bike
total bicycle parking spaces are required for any programs offer the opportunity for entry
single development. Non‐residential uses with level jobs which teach the needed and
an off‐street parking requirement for motorized valuable skill or bicycle repair. The program
vehicles of at least 15 spaces and not more than can be geared as a youth development
40 spaces shall provide a minimum of 2 bicycle program or as a tool to provide skills to
parking spaces. Non‐residential uses with an unemployed workers looking for jobs.
off‐street parking requirement greater than 40
COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
spaces shall provide bicycle parking spaces to
5% of the total number of spaces required up to There is a growing national trend toward
100 spaces. integrating bicycling, walking, and transit as a
Bicycle parking should be located in secure, routine element in highway and transit projects.
visible areas, sheltered from rain as possible. This movement has developed under the name
“Complete Streets” and this policy has been
Short term bicycle parking should also be
included as a routine element in streetscape adopted by over 900 agencies nation‐wide.
design for all commercial, institutional and GDOT is one of the agencies which has adopted
this policy Context‐Sensitive Design Online
mixed‐use streetscapes. All schools should
provide secure parking for a minimum of 10% of Manual ver 1.0. This policy covers design
the student/faculty population. pertaining to state routes. A locally adopted
Complete Streets Policy would help strengthen
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY an emphasis on access by citizens to multi‐
modal transportation.
The development of any new economic or
tourism development strategies should include According to Smart Growth America, an ideal
references to diverse transportation systems Complete Streets policy:
including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. It is
recommended that future economic or tourism  Includes a vision for how and why the
studies include the following recommendations: community wants to complete its streets
 Specifies that ‘all users’ includes
 Financial and Community Resources: bicycle pedestrians, bicyclists and transit
tourism can play a role in attracting visitors passengers of all ages and abilities, as well
to the area and providing non‐motorized as trucks, buses and automobiles
tourism options within the city along  Applies to both new and retrofit projects,
planned greenways and multi‐use paths. including design, planning, maintenance,
 Maintain and Improve the City’s Physical and operations, for the entire right of way
Environment: an increased emphasis on  Makes any exceptions specific and sets a
multi‐modal transportation choices or the clear procedure that requires high‐level
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 Encourages street connectivity and aims to within one mile of all residences in
create a comprehensive, integrated, Stockbridge.
connected network for all modes  Encourage Public Involvement/Provide
 Is adoptable by all agencies to cover all Environmental Education Opportunities:
roads include physical activity promotion, support
 Directs the use of the latest and best design of bicycle clubs, National Bike Month
criteria and guidelines while recognizing the events, Share‐the‐Road safety programs,
need for flexibility in balancing user needs community bike programs, summer bike
 Directs that Complete Streets solutions will camps, etc.
complement the context of the community
PARTNERSHIP WITH PATH FOUNDATION
 Establishes performance standards with
measurable outcomes The municipality may choose to partner with an
 Includes specific next steps for advocacy group such as Atlanta’s PATH
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implementation of the policy Foundation to help raise supplementary funds
for creating bicycle and pedestrian multi‐use
PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN
trail infrastructure. This group has a proven
It is recommended that the City of Stockbridge track record for raising money and serving as a
engage in a Parks and Recreation Plan. This plan consultant to oversee construction and project
would have a direct connection to pedestrian administration for bicycle infrastructure
and bicycling amenities, especially in terms of projects. Since Stockbridge is in close proximity
promoting physical activity, bicycle touring, to the Arabia Mountain PATH project, this
mountain biking, and shared‐use paths. A Parks relationship would be potentially beneficial to
and Recreation Plan can help achieve some of both the city and the Foundation.
the goals outline in the CMTP so long as the
BIKE & WALK FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
facilities are accessible to non‐motorized travel.
The access points to the parks (including trail Long term goals for Stockbridge include
systems) should be designed so that local users potentially becoming a Bike Friendly
can travel to the facilities without needing to Community, a designation from the League of
travel by car. Specific recommendations could American Bicyclists. Categories of evaluation for
include: this designation include:

 Park and Trail Network: set goals to Engineering:
complete connections between existing
park facilities as a connected multi‐use path  Does your community have a
for recreation and transportation use. comprehensive, connected and well‐
 Equitable Distribution of Facilities across the maintained bicycling network?
Community: include having a bicycle facility  Is bike parking readily available throughout
the community?
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“The Ten Elements of a Complete Streets Policy,”  Is there a Complete Streets ordinance or
Complete Streets, 2016, accessed November 20, another policy that mandates the
2016,
accommodation of cyclists on all road
https://smartgrowthamerica.org/resources/the‐ten‐
elements‐of‐a‐complete‐streets‐policy/. projects?

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
Education:  Is there an active bicycle advocacy group in
the community?59
 Is there a community‐wide safe routes to
school program that includes bicycling Walk Friendly Community Designation is a
education? similar process and includes a combination of
 Are there bicycling education courses education, advocacy, and built projects. It
available for adults in the community? should be a city goal to pursue both Bike
 Does your community educate motorists Friendly and Walk Friendly designations once
and cyclists on their rights and capital improvements have been implemented
responsibilities as road users? and the network has been strengthened.60

Evaluation:

 Is there a specific plan or program to reduce
cyclist/motor vehicle crashes?
 Does your community have a current
comprehensive bicycle plan?
 Is there a bicycle advisory committee that
meets regularly?
 Does your community have a bicycle
program manager?

Enforcement:

 Do law enforcement officers receive
training on the rights and responsibilities of
all road users?
 Does your community have law
enforcement or other public safety officers
on bikes?
 Do local ordinances promote safety and
accessibility for bicyclists?

Encouragement:

 Does your community have an up‐to‐date
bicycle map?
 Does the community celebrate bicycling
during National Bike Month with 59
“Quick Assessment,” August 27, 2014, accessed
community rides, Bike to Work Day or November 15, 2016,
media outreach? http://www.bikeleague.org/bfa/quick‐
 Does the community host any major assessment/community.
60
“WFC: How to Get Started,” accessed November
community cycling events or rides? 15, 2016,
http://www.walkfriendly.org/get_started.cfm.

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Table 4: Policy Updates
ID Description Project Year
1‐2 3‐4 5‐6 7‐8 9‐10
Planning and Policy Update Projects
P‐1 Adopt a city‐wide Complete Streets policy X
P‐2 Begin a Safe Routes to School Program including educational X
efforts
P‐3 Form a city bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee and X
designate one city staff member as a program manager for bike
and pedestrian improvement projects
P‐4 Integrate bicycle and pedestrian recommendations into future X
economic and tourism promotion efforts
P‐5 Pursue partnership with PATH foundation for future X
improvements
P‐6 Implement changes to zoning and development code to X
encourage development friendly to cyclists and pedestrians
P‐7 Begin programming such as community cycling and walking X
events
P‐8 Complete a Parks and Recreation Plan (could be a joint effort X
with Henry County)
P‐0 Pursue Bike and Walk Friendly Community Designation X

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
ILLUSTRATIONS

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Project Study Area

A IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
(1) Northwest Quadrant Recommendations

B IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
(2) Northeast Quadrant Recommendations

C IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
(3) Southwest Quadrant Recommendations

D IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
(4) Southeast Quadrant Recommendations

E IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
City of Stockbridge Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan

IllustraƟon

Walt Stephens Road - Proposed Improvements F
Red Oak Road - Proposed Improvements

G IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
City of Stockbridge Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan

IllustraƟon

Davis and Old Conyers Roads - Proposed Improvements H
Rock Quarry Road - Proposed Improvements

I IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
Flippen Road - Proposed Improvements

J IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
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IllustraƟon

North Henry Boulevard - Potential Crossings K
Proposed Greenway Routes

L IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
MLK Sr. Trail - Proposed Extension

M IllustraƟon
City of Stockbridge
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan
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APPENDIX A – Public Presentations

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Bicycle,
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE Pedestrian,
and Trail Plan

INTRODUCTION
Project Team:
City of Stockbridge
• City Council
Anthony S. Ford, LaKeisha T. Gantt, Elton Alexander, John Blount, Neat Robinson
• Administration and Community Services
• Main Street Advisory Board
Shomari Furtch , Alison Ramsay , Ebony Gurndy , Anika Potts , Tavaras J. Powell,
Mildred Reed , Terry Sanders , Anthony Ford , Kathryn “Kat” Vallish, Kira Harris-Braggs
WLA Studio
Madie Fischetti, Keyes Williamson, Cameron Yates

09/09/2016

WHY DEVELOP THIS PLAN?
 City of Stockbridge does not have a Comprehensive
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Plan
 Several Bike Lanes, Trails and Sidewalks throughout the City,
are limited due to topography, and right of way constraints.
The overall goal of developing a Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan is to
provide a safe, connected, and efficient transportation system for the
citizens of Stockbridge. Supporting objectives include:

• Identifying
Creating a
a technically sound and feasible program of investments
safe system which minimizes modal conflicts
• Developing an integrated pedestrian and bicycling network that
• accommodates a wide range of users and abilities from children to
seniors

PROJECT APPROACH & SCHEDULE
Phase One: Inventory and Analysis - Data is
SUMMER collected throughout study area, includes physical
data, natural and cultural resources, evaluation of
existing facilities, input from citizens

Phase Two: Opportunities - Collected data is
SEPTEMBER reviewed, opportunities are identified and
presented graphically upon project map, narrative
is provided; Additional public input is gathered

Phase Three: Strategy - Final bicycle, pedestrian,
OCTOBER and trail plan strategy is developed along with
supporting mapping and graphics, presentation is
developed and brought before City Council for
final approval

Appendix A 2
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WHAT WILL THE FINAL PRODUCT BE?
Master Plan Report and Mapping
• What, where, when, who, how much
• Recommendations for policy, programming, and
infrastructure improvements
• Standard cross sections and guidelines

Then What Happens?
• City implements policy recommendations
• City launches Education and Encouragement
Initiatives
• Develop capital plan for bicycle and pedestrian
improvements/projects
• Design and construct infrastructure improvements

CURRENT TASKS

• Survey Compilation and Analysis: analyze input from citizen survey
• Key Stakeholder Input: gather input from key stakeholder groups
(such as Main Street Advisory Board) for input on priority areas and
projects
• Mapping: complete mapping of existing facility location; natural and
cultural resources and regional connections

• Potential Connections, Routes, and Improvements: identify critical
intersections and areas for improvements, key routes, and
connection points both within the city and region

Appendix A 3
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INVENTORY OF
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Type of Data Collected:
• Public Input (Survey)
• Crash Data
• Environmental Inventory
• Pedestrian Facilities
• Bicycle Facilities
• Intersection Conditions (ADA Compliance)
• Other Studies (Regional and Local) Such As
• Stockbridge LCI Study, 2012
• Henry County Comprehensive Transportation
Plan, 2007
• ARC Walk, Bike, Thrive, 2016

Appendix A 4
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Quadrant 1

Quadrant 2

Appendix A 5
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Quadrant 3

Quadrant 4

Appendix A 6
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ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITIES - TRAILS
Reeves Creek Trail
offers a mostly shaded
pathway and easily
accessible trailhead

Martin Luther King, Sr. Trail
creates the opportunity to Clark Community Park
link parks near downtown and Gardner Park both
area and Reeves Creek Trail feature shaded
pathways primarily
used for walking;
connectivity is an issue

Linking the western and eastern portions of the city currently divided by I-75 will be
reviewed as part of this study. Currently, bike lanes exist but a more comfortable
crossing could encourage a higher rate of pedestrian trave.

Appendix A 7
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
Locations influence trail
routes, parks or
interpretive elements;
could include the Green
Front Café, Floyd Chapel
Baptist Church near
downtown and the
Woodland Mound along
Patrick Henry Pkwy

PUBLIC INPUT/SURVEY
Type of Data Collected:
• Public Input
• Survey conducted online and in person
• Summer 2016
• Approximately 95 responses
• Crash Data
• Environmental Inventory
• Pedestrian Facilities
• Bicycle Facilities
• Intersection Conditions (ADA Compliance)

Appendix A 8
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SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 1: Respondent’s age. Q2: How often do you walk or ride a bike
between work/school and home or to run an
Age Range # % errand?
Under 16 2 2.3%
Frequency # %
17‐24 1 1.1%
Daily 18 18.6%
25‐34 14 15.9%
Weekly 19 19.6%
35‐44 22 25.0%
Bi‐weekly 9 9.3%
45‐54 27 30.7%
Monthly 10 10.3%
55‐64 14 15.9%
Never 41 42.3%
65+ 8 9.1%

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 2A: If YES (I walk or bike), what is Q 2B: If YES (I walk or bike), what is your
your primary reason? typical destination?
Reason # % Destination # %
Exercise 50 54.3% a. School 2 1.8%

Recreation 11 12.0% b. Work 4 3.6%

Commuting/transportation 2 2.2% c. Retail 8 7.3%
d. Community Center/Church 7 6.4%
Running errands/shopping 5 5.4%
e. Library 7 6.4%
Mountain biking 1 1.1%
f. Park 43 39.1%
N/A 23 25.0%
g. Other* 13 11.8%
* Other included: around neighborhood; friend’s houses N/A 26 23.6%

Appendix A 9
09/09/2016

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 2C: If NO, why don’t you walk/bike in Stockbridge?

Lack of Pedestrian/Bicycle Bike lanes 13 11.7%
Facilities # %
Off street bike paths 14 12.6%
Lack of crosswalks 3 2.7%
Off‐road (mountain bike) trails 0 0.0%
Lack of sidewalks 15 13.5% Concerns about safety while
walking/biking 19 17.1%
Lack of pedestrian signals
Condition of sidewalks is poor 4 3.6%
across roads 4 3.6%
Uneducated motorists 5 4.5%
Lack of midblock crossings 3 2.7% Disabled, elderly, or unable to
walk/bike 2 1.8%
* Other included: don’t have a bike; don’t like to walk Other 7 6.3%

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 3: Please rate the following Q 4: Please rate the following
statement; Stockbridge lacks statement; The City of Stockbridge
connectivity in pedestrian and bicycle has adequate pedestrian and bicycle
facilities. facilities.
Response # % Response # %
Strongly agree 42 44.2% Strongly agree 2 2.1%
Agree 30 31.6% Agree 10 10.5%
Undecided 15 15.8% Undecided 19 20.0%
Disagree 5 5.3% Disagree 26 27.4%
Strongly disagree 3 3.2% Strongly disagree 38 40.0%

Appendix A 10
09/09/2016

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 5: Which is the most important factor to encourage more walking and/or
biking in Stockbridge?
Response # %
Nature trails 26 15.0% Other________________ 3 1.7%
Off‐road hard surface trails 28 16.2% Dedicated bicycle lanes/trails 32 18.5%
Wider sidewalks 22 12.7% Wider paved shoulders 13 7.5%
Better pedestrian scale lighting 40 23.1% N/A 5 2.9%
Improved intersections
crossings(crosswalks, signalization,
etc.) 4 2.3%

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 6: Do you use the Reeves Creek Trail? How often?

Response # % Response # %
Yes 44 47.8% 1+ times/week 11 25.6%

No 48 52.2% 1+ times/month 10 23.3%

Several times/year 16 37.2%

1 time/year 5 11.6%

N/A 1 2.3%

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09/09/2016

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 7: Do you use any regional trails (such as Panola-Arabia Mountain Trail)?

Response # % Response # %
Yes 50 53.2% 1+ times/week 6 12.0%
No 34 36.2% 1+ times/month 18 36.0%
N/A 10 10.6% Several times/year 14 28.0%
1 time/year 9 18.0%
N/A 3 6.0%

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 8: Are there any specific streets that you see as a safety concern for
pedestrians and bicyclists in the City of Stockbridge?
Eagles Landing
Flippen Rd 14 Pkwy 3 Austin Road 1 Old Atlanta Rd 1

Rock Quarry Rd 12 Fairview Rd 3 Banks Road 1 Panola Road 1

East Atlanta Rd 7 MLK SR Heritage Trl 3 Center Street 1 Scarborough Rd 1
Walt Stephens
Rd 7 Red Oak Rd 3 Flat Rock Rd 1 Speer Rd 1

Hwy 138 6 Hudson Bridge Rd 2 Gardner Road 1 Stagecoach Rd 1

Tye Street 5 North Henry Blvd 2 Hearn Road 1 Swan Lake Rd 1

Davis Road 4 Shields Road 2 Hwy 42 1 West Burke Rd 1

Appendix A 12
09/09/2016

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 9: Are there any specific streets that would benefit the most from
improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists in Stockbridge?
Rock Quarry
Road 9 Old Conyers road 4 Center Street 1 Patillo Road 1

Flippen Road 7 Tye Street 4 Flat Rock Road 1 Red Oak Road 1
Walt Stephens MLK SR Heritage
Road 7 Trail 3 Gardner Road 1 Shields Road 1
East Atlanta North Henry Hudson Bridge
Road 5 Boulevard 3 Road 1 Speer Road 1

Davis Road 4 Connect the Parks 2 Jodeco 1 Stagecoach Road 1
Eagles Landing
Parkway 4 Fairview Road 2 Millers Mill Road 1 Swan Lake Road 1

Hwy 138 4 Hwy 42 2 Old Atlanta Road 1 West Burke 1

SURVEY FINDINGS
Survey Results Conclusions:
• Citizens DO value bicycle and pedestrian resources
• Citizens DO want additional resources
• Citizens value connectivity and facilities
Priorities:
Network – expand and improve active transportation
network
Safety – prioritize safety (especially for vulnerable
users) when planning network additions to trails and https://utown.ubc.ca/sites/utown.ubc.ca/files/styles/adaptive/public/gallery/Oct-21-
2013/WnR_schoolbus.JPG?itok=XygWm9A6

intersections
Culture – nurture a culture which incentivizes active
transportation for health, fitness, and to improve the
environment

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SURVEY FINDINGS
•Recreation
(1) Trails •Protect Natural and Cultural Resources

•Complete the Network
(2) Sidewalks •Provide standards for Development

•Accessibility
(3) Intersections •Signals

(4)Bicycle •Bike lanes
•Improved alternative transportation connections
Facilities •Focus on neighborhoods/schools

POLICIES
Complete Streets
• Requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and
maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable
travel and access for users of all ages and abilities
regardless of their mode of transportation
Walk Friendly Community
•National recognition program developed to encourage cities establish
a high priority for supporting safer walking environments and improve
a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety,
mobility, access, and comfort
Bike Friendly Community
•National recognition program developed to encourage the “5 E”s in
bike-able communities: Engineering, Education, Encouragement,
Evaluation, and Enforcement

Appendix A 14
09/09/2016

CONNECTIONS - REGIONAL

Walk Bike Thrive!:
Atlanta Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan (2016)

CONNECTIONS -
REGIONAL
Arabia Mountain PATH

Appendix A 15
09/09/2016

T YPES OF PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE
FACILITIES

Off-road hard surface multi- Off-road soft surface multi- Streetscape Sidewalk with buffer
use trail use trail

On-road hard surface Elevated boardwalk trail Sidewalk with no buffer Mid-block crossing
multi-use trail w/ buffer

BICYCLE FACILITIES

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/

Striped Bike Lane Separated Bike Lane
Sharrows & Bike Boxes

Bike Racks/Bike Parking https://www.nacto.org

Appendix A 16
09/09/2016

WHAT WILL THE MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATIONS LOOK LIKE?

WHAT WILL THE MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATIONS LOOK LIKE?
Public Meeting – Project Prioritization

Photo courtesy of
City of Brookhaven Photo courtesy of City of Brookhaven

Appendix A 17
09/09/2016

WHAT WILL THE MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATIONS LOOK LIKE?
Priority Project Name Location Facility Type Type of Project
1 Jones Creek Trail West of Main Street 12’ Multi-Use Trail Master Plan
Extension
2 5’ wide sidewalk West Road Sidewalk with Construction
Buffer Documents
3 Martin Luther King Sr. Trail Railroad Street Streetscape Construction
Documents
4 Long Branch Trail City Park to City Limits 12’ Multi-Use Trail Master Plan

5 8’ wide sidewalk South Road, City Limits to Sidewalk with Construction
West Road Buffer Documents
6 Bicycle Lanes Broad Street, City Limits to 5’ Striped Bicycle Construction
Main Street Lane Documents

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Questions for Today

What are your major concerns What are some additional
towards the pedestrian and What do you think will help? concerns or suggestions you
bicycle modes in the City? have for us?

Appendix A 18
09/29/2016

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE Project
Priorities
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN & TRAIL PLAN Presentation
September 29, 2016

INTRODUCTION
Project Team:
City of Stockbridge
• Administration and Community Services
• City Council

WLA Studio
• Madie Fischetti
• Cameron Yates

Appendix A 1
09/29/2016

WHY DEVELOP THIS PLAN?
 City of Stockbridge does not have a Comprehensive
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Plan
 Several Bike Lanes, Trails and Sidewalks throughout the City,
are limited due to topography, and right of way constraints.
The overall goal of developing a Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan is to
provide a safe, connected, and efficient transportation system for the
citizens of Stockbridge. Supporting objectives include:

• Identifying
Creating a
a technically sound and feasible program of investments
safe system which minimizes modal conflicts
• Developing an integrated pedestrian and bicycling network that
• accommodates a wide range of users and abilities from children to
seniors

PROJECT APPROACH & SCHEDULE
Phase One: Inventory and Analysis - Data is
SUMMER collected throughout study area, includes physical
data, natural and cultural resources, evaluation of
existing facilities, input from citizens

Phase Two: Opportunities - Collected data is
SEPTEMBER reviewed, opportunities are identified and
presented graphically upon project map, narrative
is provided; Additional public input is gathered

Phase Three: Strategy - Final bicycle, pedestrian,
OCTOBER and trail plan strategy is developed along with
supporting mapping and graphics, presentation is
developed and brought before City Council for
final approval

Appendix A 2
09/29/2016

WHAT WILL THE FINAL PRODUCT BE?
Master Plan Report and Mapping
• What, where, when, who, how much
• Recommendations for policy, programming, and
infrastructure improvements
• Standard cross sections and guidelines

Then What Happens?
• City implements policy recommendations
• City launches Education and Encouragement
Initiatives
• Develop capital plan for bicycle and pedestrian
improvements/projects
• Design and construct infrastructure improvements

CURRENT TASKS

• Potential Connections, Routes and
Improvements: Identify critical intersections and
areas for improvements, key routes, and
connection points both within the city and
region

• Identification of Priority Projects: Present
potential projects to key stakeholders and the
public, prioritize future efforts

Appendix A 3
09/29/2016

INVENTORY OF
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Type of Data Collected:
• Public Input (Survey)
• Crash Data
• Environmental Inventory
• Pedestrian Facilities
• Bicycle Facilities
• Intersection Conditions (ADA Compliance)
• Other Studies (Regional and Local) Such As
• Stockbridge LCI Study, 2012
• Henry County Comprehensive Transportation
Plan, 2007
• ARC Walk, Bike, Thrive, 2016

Appendix A 4
09/29/2016

ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITIES - TRAILS
Reeves Creek Trail
offers a mostly shaded
pathway and easily
accessible trailhead

Martin Luther King, Sr. Trail
creates the opportunity to Clark Community Park
link parks near downtown and Gardner Park both
area and Reeves Creek Trail feature shaded
pathways primarily
used for walking;
connectivity is an issue

Appendix A 5
09/29/2016

ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITIES -
CONNECTIONS

Linking the western and eastern portions of the city currently divided by I-75 will be
reviewed as part of this study. Currently, bike lanes exist but a more comfortable
crossing could encourage a higher rate of pedestrian travel.

ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITIES -
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Locations influence trail
routes, parks or
interpretive elements;
could include the Green
Front Café, Floyd Chapel
Baptist Church near
downtown and the
Woodland Mound along
Patrick Henry Pkwy

Appendix A 6
09/29/2016

PUBLIC INPUT/SURVEY
Type of Data Collected:
• Public Input
• Survey conducted online and in person
• Summer 2016
• Approximately 95 responses
• Crash Data
• Environmental Inventory
• Pedestrian Facilities
• Bicycle Facilities
• Intersection Conditions (ADA Compliance)

SURVEY FINDINGS - SUMMARY
Q2: How often do you walk or ride a bike Q 2A: If YES (I walk or bike), what is
between work/school and home or to run an your primary reason?
errand? Reason # %
Frequency # % Exercise 50 54.3%
Daily 18 18.6% Recreation 11 12.0%
Weekly 19 19.6% Commuting/transportation 2 2.2%
Bi‐weekly 9 9.3% Running errands/shopping 5 5.4%
Monthly 10 10.3% Mountain biking 1 1.1%
Never 41 42.3% N/A 23 25.0%

Appendix A 7
09/29/2016

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 2C: If NO, why don’t you walk/bike in Stockbridge?

Lack of Pedestrian/Bicycle Concerns about safety while
Facilities # % walking/biking 19 17.1%
Lack of crosswalks 3 2.7% Condition of sidewalks is poor 4 3.6%
Lack of sidewalks 15 13.5% Uneducated motorists 5 4.5%
Lack of pedestrian signals Disabled, elderly, or unable to
across roads 4 3.6% walk/bike 2 1.8%

Lack of midblock crossings 3 2.7% Other 7 6.3%

* Other included: don’t have a bike; don’t like to walk

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 3: Please rate the following Q 4: Please rate the following
statement; Stockbridge lacks statement; The City of Stockbridge
connectivity in pedestrian and bicycle has adequate pedestrian and bicycle
facilities. facilities.
Response # % Response # %
Strongly agree 42 44.2% Strongly agree 2 2.1%
Agree 30 31.6% Agree 10 10.5%
Undecided 15 15.8% Undecided 19 20.0%
Disagree 5 5.3% Disagree 26 27.4%
Strongly disagree 3 3.2% Strongly disagree 38 40.0%

Appendix A 8
09/29/2016

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 8: Are there any specific streets that you see as a safety concern for
pedestrians and bicyclists in the City of Stockbridge?
Eagles Landing
Flippen Rd 14 Pkwy 3 Austin Road 1 Old Atlanta Rd 1

Rock Quarry Rd 12 Fairview Rd 3 Banks Road 1 Panola Road 1

East Atlanta Rd 7 MLK SR Heritage Trl 3 Center Street 1 Scarborough Rd 1
Walt Stephens
Rd 7 Red Oak Rd 3 Flat Rock Rd 1 Speer Rd 1

Hwy 138 6 Hudson Bridge Rd 2 Gardner Road 1 Stagecoach Rd 1

Tye Street 5 North Henry Blvd 2 Hearn Road 1 Swan Lake Rd 1

Davis Road 4 Shields Road 2 Hwy 42 1 West Burke Rd 1

SURVEY FINDINGS
Q 9: Are there any specific streets that would benefit the most from
improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists in Stockbridge?
Rock Quarry
Road 9 Old Conyers road 4 Center Street 1 Patillo Road 1

Flippen Road 7 Tye Street 4 Flat Rock Road 1 Red Oak Road 1
Walt Stephens MLK SR Heritage
Road 7 Trail 3 Gardner Road 1 Shields Road 1
East Atlanta North Henry Hudson Bridge
Road 5 Boulevard 3 Road 1 Speer Road 1

Davis Road 4 Connect the Parks 2 Jodeco 1 Stagecoach Road 1
Eagles Landing
Parkway 4 Fairview Road 2 Millers Mill Road 1 Swan Lake Road 1

Hwy 138 4 Hwy 42 2 Old Atlanta Road 1 West Burke 1

Appendix A 9
09/29/2016

SURVEY FINDINGS
Survey Results Conclusions:
• Citizens DO value bicycle and pedestrian resources
• Citizens DO want additional resources
• Citizens value connectivity and facilities
Priorities:
Network – expand and improve active transportation
network
Safety – prioritize safety (especially for vulnerable
users) when planning network additions to trails and https://utown.ubc.ca/sites/utown.ubc.ca/files/styles/adaptive/public/gallery/Oct-21-
2013/WnR_schoolbus.JPG?itok=XygWm9A6

intersections
Culture – nurture a culture which incentivizes active
transportation for health, fitness, and to improve the
environment

SURVEY FINDINGS
•Recreation
(1) Trails •Protect natural and cultural resources
•Provide SAFE off-road connections for walkers/bikers

•Complete the network
(2) Sidewalks •Provide standards for development

•Accessibility
(3) Intersections •Signals

(4)Bicycle •Bike lanes
•Improved alternative transportation connections
Facilities •Focus on neighborhoods/schools/retail

Appendix A 10
09/29/2016

CONNECTIONS -
REGIONAL
Arabia Mountain PATH

T YPES OF PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE
FACILITIES

Off-road hard surface multi- Off-road soft surface multi- Streetscape Sidewalk with buffer
use trail use trail

On-road hard surface Elevated boardwalk trail Sidewalk with no buffer Mid-block crossing
multi-use trail w/ buffer

Appendix A 11
09/29/2016

BICYCLE FACILITIES

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/

Striped Bike Lane Separated Bike Lane
Sharrows & Bike Boxes

Bike Racks/Bike Parking https://www.nacto.org

WHAT WILL THE MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATIONS LOOK LIKE?
Priority Project Name Location Facility Type Type of Project
1 Jones Creek Trail West of Main Street 12’ Multi-Use Trail Master Plan
Extension
2 5’ wide sidewalk West Road Sidewalk with Construction
Buffer Documents
3 Martin Luther King Sr. Trail Railroad Street Streetscape Construction
Documents
4 Long Branch Trail City Park to City Limits 12’ Multi-Use Trail Master Plan

5 8’ wide sidewalk South Road, City Limits to Sidewalk with Construction
West Road Buffer Documents
6 Bicycle Lanes Broad Street, City Limits to 5’ Striped Bicycle Construction
Main Street Lane Documents

Appendix A 12
09/29/2016

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Please help us Prioritize Projects

What are the TOP project priorities for What will help Sotckbridge become a
walkers and bikers in Stockbridge? more LIVEABLE city?
Take some voting dots. Use your dots to vote!
Use all dots for one project OR spread your dots among several projects.
All of the potential projects will appear in the master plan report, but this will help us
prioritize what matters to YOU.
ORANGE: Favorite Project Dots BLUE: Favorite Type/Facility Dots
eg: I want facilities along Rock eg: I like the multi-use trail and
Quarry Road! bike lanes along Rock Quarry Rd!

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Projects to Prioritize
• Potential Greenway Routes (off Road, multi-use paths)
• North Henry Blvd – Accessibility Amenities (additional pedestrian crossings)
• Road Specific Improvements:
• Davis Road
• Old Conyers Road
• Walt Stephens Road
• Red Oak Road
• Flippin Road
• Rock Quarry Road
• MLK Sr. Trail (completion, spurs to cultural resources, tie into Reeves Cr Trail)

Appendix A 13
09/29/2016

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

BLUE: Favorite Type/Facility Dots
eg: I like the multi-use trail with a
sidewalk configuration best.
ORANGE: Favorite Project Dots
eg: I want facilities along Rock
Quarry Road! (I used 2 of my 3
votes)

Appendix A 14
APPENDIX B – Cost Estimates for Physical Improvements

The following cost estimate was created by referencing unit prices and design fees found within projects
similar in type to those proposed. Individual elements and features have been listed separately to allow
for the City to remove or add items as appropriate during future planning efforts. The full proposed
length of each project may not be built at once. Because of this, the price per linear foot for applicable
projects is listed to allow for a cost estimation at any planned length.

APPENDIX B
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CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE • BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN
Item Price/LF
Walt Stephens Road ‐ 1.75 miles
Option 1
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Shared Road Markings (at 200' intervals, incl. both sides) $0.15
Concrete Curb and Gutter (incl. both sides) $40.00
Overstory Plantings $48.00
Understory Plantings $20.00
Engineered Soils $10.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $360.65
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $399,888.72
Total Construction Cost for 1.75 Miles $3,332,406.00

Option 2
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Dedicated Asphalt Bicycle Lane (5' width, incl. both sides) $30.00
Bicycle Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Bicycle Lane Marking (at 200' intervals incl. both sides) $0.15
Overstory Plantings $48.00
Understory Plantings $20.00
Engineered Soils $10.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width, incl. both sides) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $329.65
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $365,515.92
Total Construction Cost for 1.75 Miles $3,045,966.00

Option 3
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Dedicated Asphalt Bicycle Lane (5' width, incl. both sides) $30.00
Bicycle Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Bicycle Lane Marking (at 200' intervals incl. both sides) $0.15
Overstory Plantings $48.00
Understory Plantings $20.00
Engineered Soils $10.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $352.15
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $390,463.92
Total Construction Cost for 1.75 Miles $3,253,866.00
Red Oak Road ‐ 1 mile
Option 1
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Shared Road Markings (at 200' intervals, incl. both sides) $0.15
Concrete Curb and Gutter (incl. both sides) $40.00
Overstory Plantings $16.00
Understory Plantings $7.00
Engineered Soils $4.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $309.65
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $196,194.24
Total Construction Cost for 1 Mile $1,634,952.00

Option 2
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Dedicated Asphalt Bicycle Lane (5' width, incl. both sides) $30.00
Bicycle Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Bicycle Lane Marking (at 200' intervals incl. both sides) $0.15
Overstory Plantings $16.00
Understory Plantings $7.00
Engineered Soils $4.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width, incl. both sides) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $278.65
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $176,552.64
Total Construction Cost for 1 Mile $1,471,272.00
Old Conyers Road ‐ 1 mile
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Shared Road Markings (at 200' intervals, incl. both sides) $0.15
Concrete Curb and Gutter (incl. both sides) $40.00
Overstory Plantings $11.00
Understory Plantings $5.00
Engineered Soils $3.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width, incl. both sides) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $279.15
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $176,869.44
Total Construction Cost for 1 Mile $1,473,912.00

Davis Road ‐ 1.75 miles
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Shared Road Markings (at 200' intervals, incl. both sides) $0.15
Concrete Curb and Gutter (incl. both sides) $40.00
Overstory Plantings $11.00
Understory Plantings $5.00
Engineered Soils $3.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width, incl. both sides) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $279.15
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $309,521.52
Total Construction Cost for 1.75 Miles $2,579,346.00
Rock Quarry Road ‐ 2.5 miles
Option 1
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Additional Travel Lane (12', incl. both sides) $72.00
Dashed Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Concrete Curb and Gutter (incl. both sides) $40.00
Overstory Plantings $31.00
Understory Plantings $13.00
Engineered Soils $7.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $407.00
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $644,688.00
Total Construction Cost for 2.5 Miles $5,372,400.00

Option 2
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Additional Travel Lane (12', incl. both sides) $72.00
Dashed Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Dedicated Asphalt Bicycle Lane (5' width, incl. both sides) $30.00
Bicycle Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Bicycle Lane Marking (at 200' intervals incl. both sides) $0.15
Overstory Plantings $31.00
Understory Plantings $13.00
Engineered Soils $7.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $398.65
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $631,461.60
Total Construction Cost for 2.5 Miles $5,262,180.00
Option 3
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Additional Travel Lane (12', incl. both sides) $72.00
Dashed Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Dedicated Asphalt Bicycle Lane (5' width, incl. both sides) $30.00
Bicycle Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Bicycle Lane Marking (at 200' intervals incl. both sides) $0.15
Overstory Plantings $31.00
Understory Plantings $13.00
Engineered Soils $7.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width, incl. both sides) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $376.15
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $595,821.60
Total Construction Cost for 2.5 Miles $4,965,180.00

Option 4
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Additional Travel Lane (12', incl. both sides) $72.00
Dashed Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Mid‐Block Crossing (8 total, each incl. items listed below) $7.00
Curb (6")
Concrete Walkway/Transition (8')
Signage
Crosswalk Striping
Understory Plantings
Engineered Soils
Overstory Plantings $29.00
Understory Plantings $12.00
Engineered Soils $6.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $370.00
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $586,080.00
Total Construction Cost for 2.5 Miles $4,884,000.00
Flippen Road ‐ 3 miles
Option 1
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Concrete Curb and Gutter (incl. both sides) $40.00
Overstory Plantings $35.00
Understory Plantings $15.00
Engineered Soils $8.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $340.50
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $647,222.40
Total Construction Cost for 3 Miles $5,393,520.00

Option 2
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Dedicated Asphalt Bicycle Lane (5' width, incl. both sides) $30.00
Bicycle Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Bicycle Lane Marking (at 200' intervals incl. both sides) $0.15
Overstory Plantings $35.00
Understory Plantings $15.00
Engineered Soils $8.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $332.15
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $631,350.72
Total Construction Cost for 3 Miles $5,261,256.00

Option 3
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $75.00
Dedicated Asphalt Bicycle Lane (5' width, incl. both sides) $30.00
Bicycle Lane Striping (5" width, incl. both sides) $1.50
Bicycle Lane Marking (at 200' intervals incl. both sides) $0.15
Overstory Plantings $35.00
Understory Plantings $15.00
Engineered Soils $8.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width, incl. both sides) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Total/LF $309.65
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $588,582.72
Total Construction Cost for 3 Miles $4,904,856.00
Reeves Creek Trail Extension ‐ 2 miles
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $25.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $41.00
Boardwalk/Bridge (10' width, approx. 10% of trail length) $50.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Signage (.25 mile markers and misc. info) $0.30
Trash Receptacle $0.18
Bench/Seating $0.76
Overstory Plantings $4.80
Understory Plantings $2.00
Total/LF $224.04
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $283,903.49
Total Construction Cost for 2 Miles $2,365,862.40

Brush Creek Trail ‐ 1.5 miles
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $25.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $41.00
Boardwalk/Bridge (10' width, approx. 10% of trail length) $50.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Signage (.25 mile markers and misc. info) $0.30
Trash Receptacle $0.18
Bench/Seating $0.76
Overstory Plantings $4.80
Understory Plantings $2.00
Total/LF $224.04
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $212,927.62
Total Construction Cost for 1.5 Miles $1,774,396.80
Rum Creek Trail ‐ 4 miles
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $25.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $41.00
Boardwalk/Bridge (10' width, approx. 10% of trail length) $50.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Signage (.25 mile markers and misc. info) $0.30
Trash Receptacle $0.18
Bench/Seating $0.76
Overstory Plantings $4.80
Understory Plantings $2.00
Total/LF $224.04
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $567,806.98
Total Construction Cost for 4 Miles $4,731,724.80

Patrick Henry Parkway Trail ‐ 3.75 miles
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $25.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Signage (.25 mile markers and misc. info) $0.30
Trash Receptacle $0.18
Bench/Seating $0.76
Overstory Plantings $4.80
Understory Plantings $2.00
Total/LF $178.04
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $423,023.04
Total Construction Cost for 3.75 Miles $3,525,192.00
MLK Sr. Heritage Trail, Spur Trail to Floyd Chapel Baptist Church ‐ .25 mile
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $25.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Signage (.25 mile markers and misc. info) $0.30
Trash Receptacle $0.18
Bench/Seating $0.76
Overstory Plantings $4.80
Understory Plantings $2.00
Total/LF $178.04
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $28,201.54
Total Construction Cost for .25 Miles $235,012.80

MLK Sr. Heritage Trail, Green Front Café ‐ .25 mile
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $25.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) $45.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $100.00
Signage (.25 mile markers and misc. info) $0.30
Trash Receptacle $0.18
Bench/Seating $0.76
Overstory Plantings $4.80
Understory Plantings $2.00
Total/LF $178.04
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $28,201.54
Total Construction Cost for .25 Miles $235,012.80

Continuation of MLK Sr. Heritage Trail ‐ .75 mile
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) $25.00
Shared Road Markings (at 200' intervals, incl. both sides) $0.15
Concrete Curb and Gutter $20.00
Concrete Sidewalk (5' width) $22.50
Overstory Plantings $4.80
Understory Plantings $2.00
Lighting (at 50' intervals) $50.00
Total/LF $124.45
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $59,138.64
Total Cost for .75 Mile $492,822.00
Item Unit Unit Price Quantity Total
Potential Trailhead Location with Reeves Creek Trail Link at MLK Sr. Heritage Trail
Grading Complete LS $20,000.00 1 $20,000.00
Asphalt Parking Lot with Entry Drive (20 spaces) SF $3.00 6,750 $20,250.00
Precast Bumper Block EA $50.00 20 $1,000.00
Parking Lot Striping (20 spaces, 6" white striping) LF $1.00 360 $360.00
Parking Lot Striping (6" yellow striping at entry drive) LF $1.00 48 $48.00
Pavement Marking (Accessible Parking Symbol) EA $30.00 2 $60.00
Concrete Multi‐Use Trail (10' width) SF $4.50 2000 $9,000.00
Lighting EA $5,000.00 8 $40,000.00
Signage EA $250.00 4 $1,000.00
Trash Receptacle EA $1,000.00 2 $2,000.00
Bench/Seating EA $1,000.00 2 $2,000.00
Landscape Plantings LS $20,000.00 1 $20,000.00
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $11,571.80
Total $115,718.00

N Henry Boulevard
Mid‐Block Crossing (quantities per each crossing)
Grading Complete (incl. traffic control) LS $3,500.00 1 $3,500.00
Curb (6" height) LF $15.00 80 $1,200.00
ADA Ramp EA $750.00 2 $1,500.00
Concrete Walkway SF $4.50 64 $288.00
Signage EA $2,000.00 4 $8,000.00
Crosswalk Striping LF $2.00 224 $448.00
Plant Material LS $1,250.00 1 $1,250.00
Engineered Soils CU YD $50.00 20 $1,000.00
Estimated Engineering and Design Fees $1,718.60
Total $17,186.00
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, & TRAIL PLAN

WLA Studio
675 Pulaski Street, Suite 1000
Athens, Georgia 30601

Phone (706)543-5459
Email. info@wlandstudio.com
www.wlandstudio.com
Proposed Revised
2017
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING SCHEDULE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281

2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2nd
MONDAY OF EACH MONTH IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
2nd FLOOR AT 6:00 P.M.

January 9, 2017 July 10, 2017
February 13, 2017 August 14, 2017
March 13, 2017 September 11, 2017
April 10, 2017 October 9, 2017
May 8, 2017 November 13, 2017
June 12, 2017 December 11, 2017
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 5:30 P.M.

2017 WORK SESSION MEETINGS ARE HELD THE LAST
TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT WHERE NOTED*) IN THE
LEVI MEETING ROOM - 2:00 P.M.
January 31, 2017 July 25, 2017
February 28, 2017 August 29, 2017
March 28, 2017 September 26, 2017
April 25, 2017 October 24, 2017*
May 30, 2017 November 28, 2017
June 27, 2017 December 19, 2017*
VOTING ON EMERGENCY ITEMS ONLY

ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN AND THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
