Cobb Parkway at McCollum Parkway Realignment Study

Cobb County DOT has commenced work to conduct a Scoping Study for the area of Cobb Parkway at McCollum Parkway/Kennesaw Due West Road and Old 41 Highway.

Cobb Parkway at McCollum Parkway Existing Conditions Report

The County’s objectives of this study are:

• To understand and analyze the existing traffic patterns
• To accommodate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved safety zone at Cobb International Airport
• To promote the involvement of all stakeholders in the study area
• To develop at least three minimum conceptual alternatives
• To select a preferred alternative
• To evaluate relative cost, feasibility, and constructability of alternative alignments and sections in logical phases or segments.

Through the study, the County along with its consultants, will work to better understand the traffic patterns and the issues and needs of users of the corridor to develop solutions to improve mobility. The process will result in a selected alternative for further study.

Along with data collection and analysis, stakeholder and public involvement will play a key role in assisting the study team to identify issues, develop potential solutions and evaluate alternatives. It will include a variety of outreach tools and techniques to connect and engage including a Stakeholder Committee, public meetings, and a survey.

The study is anticipated to conclude in fall of 2023.

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Please contact the County’s Project Manager Juliane Dixon-Crump at Juliane.Dixon-Crump@CobbCounty.org  or the Consultant Team Project Manager LN Manchi at LN.Manchi@oneatlas.com for any questions or comments you may have regarding the study.

Study Documents

Public Meeting Display Boards May 11, 2023

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Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge Study

Cobb County is carrying out a focused study of the Factory Shoals Road and I-20 area to better understand mobility and pedestrian safety needs for crossing I-20 and within the surrounding study area near Factory Shoals Road and I-20. The study kicked off in spring 2024 with completion planned for spring 2025. The planning effort will result in recommendations and a preferred plan of action for safer pedestrian conditions in the study area (see below for map).

The study team will consider pedestrian connections over I-20 at Factory Shoals, transit implementation improvements, and other potential roadway safety improvements needed in the area. Recommended connections or improvements will improve travel for those who rely on walking and/or transit to reach their daily needs.

Cobb County is dedicated to providing safe and equitable travel routes for all travelers – pedestrians, transit riders, cyclists, and drivers - throughout the county.

The community’s experiences traveling in the area are a key part of the study! Scroll down for ways to participate.

Study Schedule

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How You Can Participate

A major component of the study is collecting input from community members like you!

It is crucial that we hear about your experiences in this area and how the County can help make travel easier and safer, particularly for those walking, biking, or taking transit. Community members can get involved by participating in the online survey linked below or by attending public meetings. More information is below.

Survey

Share your experiences traveling in the Factory Shoals area and concerns and suggestions to improve the connection and safety when crossing I-20! This survey will take roughly 5-10 minutes of your time. Your voice will directly impact the outcome of the project and guide in providing the best solution possible for this community.

Survey link will be posted in mid-July. Please check back!

Hard copies of the survey will also be available at Cobb County facilities in the area, by partner organizations.

Upcoming Events

Public Meeting 1

August 27, 2024
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The first public meeting will share information about the study process and goals. We will also utilize the time to better understand community members' experiences traveling in the study area and identify needed safety and connectivity improvements, with a special focus on walking, traveling by bus, and bike.

Future Events

Public Meeting 2 (October 2024)

This meeting will take place during the review of the alternatives analysis and share key findings from the existing conditions and initial survey results, as well as discuss the proposed alternatives and collect feedback.

Meeting details will be added closer to the meeting date.

Public Meeting 3 (January 2025)

This meeting will take place during the review of the concept development for the alternatives. It will be focused on sharing the preferred improvement alternative(s) and recommendations, potentially sharing some preliminary concept drawings.

Meeting details will be added closer to the meeting date.

Study Area

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 Stakeholder Group and Related Activities

A group of key community members and leaders are meeting three times during the study process to provide information and feedback to inform the study. Additionally, the study team will be holding focused discussions and interviews with unique groups within the study area, including industrial area businesses and users with a special relationship to the area.

If you feel your group would benefit from a focused conversation with the study team, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Us

Please contact the County’s Project Manager at Juliane.Dixon-Crump@cobbcounty.org or the Consultant Team Project Manager at HesterR@pondco.com with questions or comments.