State Route 6 Corridor Study Final Report - Cobb County Government

Related to roadway crashes, the corridor appears to have a higher incidence of:
• Collisions with animals
• Intersection crashes
• Overturned vehicle crashes
• Rear‐end crashes
The transit analysis found that the numerous providers and existing service design in
the corridor leave service gaps. Existing transit stops lack pedestrian amenities and
facilities, such as sidewalks. A market for express bus service to connect residences to
regional employment centers is emerging. The strongest transit market is in the portion
of the SR 6 corridor near the airport, and there are potentially underserved transit
markets in the Paulding and Douglas County sections of the corridor. Local bus
services could serve the shorter shopping and personal errand trips.
Overall, few bicycle and pedestrian facilities are provided within the corridor study
area. Except for the Silver Comet Trail, the corridor lacks designated bicycle routes.
Few sidewalks exist, and the presence of worn, heavy footpaths at certain locations
along the corridor indicates that pedestrians are equally underserved. Pedestrians cross
roadways outside of designated crosswalks or intersections due in part to a lack of
pedestrian amenities and infrequent marked crosswalks.
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities are needed to provide connectivity, mobility, and access
to key destinations along the corridor, including downtowns and activity centers.
Connections are needed to the natural resources within the region, such as the
Sweetwater Creek State Park, located just north of the Chattahoochee River.
The Atlanta Region’s position as a transportation hub is vital to the local economy. As
identified in the Atlanta Regional Freight Mobility Plan, the region has one of the highest
concentrations of workers in the wholesale trade and transportation services in the
country. Significant freight generators in the corridor include the Norfolk Southern
Whittaker Intermodal Terminal and HJAIA.
Hindrances to efficient freight movement in the corridor study area include:
• Numerous at‐grade rail crossings;
• Conflicts between trucks and vehicular traffic; and
• Lack of knowledge of existing congestion management tools by freight operators.
Final Report 2‐6
January 2008